Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
AKA “Prickly pear seed oil, Cactus seed oil, Opuntia oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
AKA: Prickly pear seed oil, Cactus seed oil, Opuntia oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Prickly pear seed oil from Mexico and the Mediterranean region. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it deeply moisturizes and softens skin.
Family
Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90082-21-6
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
The seed oil from prickly pear cactus has been used in traditional Moroccan and Middle Eastern skincare for moisturizing and antioxidant benefits. Valued historically for its ability to nourish dry and mature skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR