5 LT Prickly Pear Virgin - Certified Organic Vegetable Oil - ACO 10282P

INCI: Opuntia ficus indica vegetable oil

Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus indica

Country of Origin: Tunisia

Extraction Method: Cold pressed and then gently filtered to remove impurities.

Plant Part: Seeds

Type of Agriculture: Certified Organic and Wild

Features: Sourced from the resilient Opuntia cactus, our Prickly Pear Virgin Certified Organic Vegetable Oil is a skincare powerhouse, helping to reduce the effects of aging and by supporting skin texture, fine lines, and minimising blemishes. Its versatile nature can help regulate sebum, dehydration, and can help relieve skin slackening and the visible marks of time. But Prickly Pear Oil (also known as Opuntia or Barbary Fig Oil) doesn't stop there. It can also help moisturise dry hair and support cracked, dull fingernails.

Properties/Benefits: Prickly pear oil stands out for its exceptional quality, attributed to its remarkable fatty acid composition, tocopherols, and sterols. With an impressive unsaturated fatty acids composition exceeding 59%, it also contains approximately 1000mg/kg of tocopherols (vitamin E), and about 10g/kg sterols – a useful component in vegetable oils renowned for its outstanding performance in revitalisation and antiradical protection.

Specifications:

• Palmitic Acid [C16:0] 10.0% to 14.0%
• Stearic Acid [C18:0] 2.5% to 5.5%
• Oleic Acid [C18:1] 20.0% to 30.0%
• Linoleic Acid [C18:2] 55.0% % to 65.0%
• Alpha-Linolenic Acid [C18:3] < 1.0%

Appearance: Clear, yellow to yellow-green mobile liquid

Texture: Popular for its light, fluid, and highly penetrating texture, ensuring a luxurious and smooth application that revitalises from head to toe.

Common Uses:

• Serums
• Skin Moisturisers
• Nail Care Products
• Hair serums
• Hair Conditioners & Masks
• Body Oils
• Revitalisation Formulas
• Antioxidant Treatments
• Anti-Aging Formulas

Recommended Dosage: Up to 100% as supplied.

Did you know? Prickly Pear, also known as Opuntia Ficus Indica or Barbary Fig, has a cool trick up its sleeve for surviving in dry places. Instead of regular leaves, it uses flat, fleshy pads to soak up sunlight and store water. These pads are like natural water tanks, helping the plant thrive in places where water is scarce. Perhaps the most interesting part is the pads have these tiny, almost invisible spines called glochids that can be a bit irritating if you touch them. So, while prickly pear might seem a bit prickly, it's actually just a smart plant that knows how to handle tough environments!

Suggested Storage:

• Containers should be kept closed to minimise contamination
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place protected from light
• Refrigeration storage recommended
• Keep from extreme heat and away from ALL sources of ignition

100% true to the botanical name, GMO free, Non-Radiated, Preservative Free, Vegan Friendly, Petrochemical Free

Supplier information: Our supplier offers a distinctive selection of natural ingredients, including premium vegetable oils and a new range of innovative exfoliants, all sourced from our sustainable plantations and a trusted global network. Committed to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, their practice is rooted in ECOCERT-certified standards, ensuring both ecosystem protection and social equity for their workers, with initiatives aimed at improving their living conditions, education, and healthcare.