Prickly Pear Seed Oil is one of the rarest and most valuable botanical oils available. Extracted by cold-pressing the tiny seeds of the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus, approximately one tonne of cactus fruit and up to 36 hours of labour are required to produce just one litre of oil. This rarity, combined with an extraordinary concentration of bioactive compounds, makes prickly pear seed oil highly prized
in premium skincare.

Why it's used in skincare

Prickly Pear Seed Oil has the highest Vitamin E content of any commonly available botanical oil, along with an exceptional concentration of linoleic acid (up to 62%), sterols, and polyphenols. This combination is associated with non-comedogenic deep hydration, a brighter-looking complexion, and a luminous, healthy skin appearance. It absorbs without any greasy residue.

Key skin benefits

• Highest naturally occurring Vitamin E of any botanical oil - superior antioxidant association

• High linoleic acid content, hydrates without the appearance of blocking pores

• Helps skin look brighter and more luminous

• Absorbs instantly, leaves skin looking healthy and radiant, not greasy

• Suitable for all skin types including oily skin

The research

Study 1 — Prickly Pear Seed Oil composition (Food Chemistry journal)

Research published in Food Chemistry documented the exceptional tocopherol (Vitamin E) content of Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, confirming it as among the highest recorded for any plant-derived oil, alongside its sterols, polyphenols, and linoleic acid composition.

SUITABLE FOR: All skin types. Particularlybeneficial for dry, dull, or sensitive skin.

FOUND IN: Hydra Glow Facial Oil

HOW TO USE: Apply a small amount of Hydra Glow Facial Oil to the face after moisturiser, lightly massaging into skin.