Prickly Pear Oil

PRICKLY PEAR OIL

All-natural and highly versatile, Prickly Pear Oil, or Prickly Pear Seed Oil, is much prized by aromatherapy and DIY skincare enthusiasts worldwide.

Originating in Mexico, locals have long since known about the powerful properties held within the fruit of this cactus species. Now, by extracting and cold pressing the seeds, fans of natural remedies are enjoying its many therapeutic benefits as a carrier oil. With a subtle nutty aroma and light, non-greasy texture, the exceptional moisturising properties in Prickly Pear Oil make it popular choice for hydrating, replenishing and protecting the skin against environmental damage.

Suitable for all skin types and quick to absorb, Prickly Pear Oil is the perfect ingredient for home-made skincare applications, soaps and cosmetic solutions.

• Prickly Pear Oil is rich in Vitamin E, an effective ingredient that improves skin at the cellular level, fights free radicals and promotes all aspects of skin health.
• The Vitamin K content in Prickly Pear Oil brightens and evens out skin tone, helping to combat hyperpigmentation and reduce the appearance of dark circles.
• Vitamin A helps stimulate collagen production, keeping skin smooth and supple while working as an effective anti-ageing solution.
• The antiviral and antibacterial properties of Prickly Pear Oil fight vigilantly against bacteria and viruses, reducing inflammation, muscle pain and swelling.
• High in essential fatty acids like Linoleic, Prickly Pear Oil helps the skin retain water to prevent dehydration.
• Flavanoids and Zinc are said to calm irritations, making Prickly Pear Oil a great option for skin problems - from treating acne to soothing sunburn.
• Used on the hair, Prickly Pear Oil promotes shine and volume, detoxifying the scalp and promoting stronger growth.

Prickly Pear Oil Key Benefits:

The most notable benefits of Prickly Pear Oil are:

• 100% natural plant origin
• Extremely rich in Vitamins, particulaly E & K
• High in essential fatty acids
• Fights against free radicals
• Helps restore damaged or dry skin
• Effective on cuts, grazes and minor skin tears
• Can improve skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema
  
• Nourishes and moisturises ageing skin
  
• Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines
  
• May help problem skin, outbreaks and acne
  
• Particularly helpful in reducing under-eye bags
• Nourishes hair, promoting growth and shine
  
• Non-comedogenic – doesn't clog pores (0/5 rating)
  
• Antiviral, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory

Prickly Pear Oil Uses:

Popular uses for Prickly Pear Oil:

• Essential oil dilution
  
• Facial serums and lotions
  
• Skin moisturisers and toners
  
• Hair conditioning treatments
  
• Body butters
  
• Soaps

How to use Prickly Pear Oil

There are many ways to use Prickly Pear Oil at home – here are some of our favourite applications:

• Diluting with Essential Oils: Prickly Pear Oil makes a great base for diluting essential oils to use topically.
• Directly on the Skin: Enjoy Prickly Pear Oil as a facial serum, skin healer or an all-over body moisturiser. Apply to the skin on its own or combined with other Carrier Oils and safe levels of Essential Oils.
• Massage: Dilute a few drops of your favourite essential oil with Prickly Pear Oil to create a soothing and hydrating massage oil.
• Skincare Addition: Did you know, carrier oils can be added to your existing skincare products? Prickly Pear Oil is an excellent option to add to one of your existing skincare products to help boost its benefits - try a pump or two in your daily moisturizer or skin serum.
• Facial Serum: Create your own healing & hydrating facial serum by mixing together 50ml of Prickly Pear Oil with 8-15 drops of your favourite Essential Oil (or combination of Essential Oils to a total of 8-15 drops).
  Optional: You can create your serum with just 50ml Prickly Pear as the only carrier base, or alternatively, you can combine it with other carrier oils of your choosing (for example: 20ml Prickly Pear Oil, 15ml Jojoba Oil & 15ml Sacha Inchi Oil)