Prickly pear oil
Prickly pear oil, extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear, is a natural treasure from the world’s arid regions, notably Morocco. Renowned for its exceptional properties, this precious oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds in an ecologically responsible process carried out by women’s cooperatives.
It takes almost a ton of fruit to produce a single liter of this 100% organic oil, considered one of the most expensive in the world. Its success lies in the richness of its components: It’s packed with vitamin E (an anti-oxidant) and essential fatty acids that deeply nourish and tone the skin. It is also a restorative oil.
Prickly pear and its benefits:
1. Deeply moisturizes: Rich in essential fatty acids, it nourishes the skin without clogging pores.
2. Natural anti-aging: Fights wrinkles and firms skin with antioxidants.
3. Reduces dark circles and puffiness: Illuminates the eyes and diminishes signs of fatigue.
4. Skin repair: Promotes healing and soothes redness and irritation.
5. Diminishes spots: evens skin tone by reducing pigmentation spots.
6. Protects against aggression: Natural shield against pollution and UV rays.
7. Enhances hair: Nourishes, moisturizes and restores shine to damaged hair.
8. Strengthens nails and moisturizes cuticles
9. Soothes sensitive skin: ideal for skin prone to redness or eczema.
10. Versatile and natural: suitable for all types of skin.
5 creative ways to use prickly pear oil
1. Regenerating night care: Apply a few drops of prickly pear oil to your face before bed. Massaged in with circular movements, it will act like a serum to hydrate, repair and illuminate your skin overnight.
2. Nourishing hair mask: Mix the oil with plain yoghurt or aloe vera, then apply to your hair from roots to ends. Leave on for 30 minutes before shampooing for soft, shiny, fortified hair.
3. Homemade exfoliating scrub: Add a few drops of oil to sugar or fine salt to create a natural scrub. This mixture eliminates dead cells while moisturizing the skin, perfect for an at-home spa ritual.
4. Fortifying nail care: massage your nails and cuticles with a drop of prickly pear oil to strengthen, nourish and prevent breakage. Ideal after a manicure to prolong the health of your hands.
5. Luminous make-up base: Apply a small amount of oil before your foundation for radiant skin and longer-lasting make-up. It also helps smooth imperfections for a natural, fresh look.
Information and ingredients about prickly pear oil
A vegetable oil obtained by extraction of the seeds of the prickly pear fruit.
Production process: Harvesting is done by hand. The fruit is peeled and then depulped by centrifugation. The seeds are dried and then mechanically pressed at low temperature.
25 kg of seeds are needed to obtain one liter of oil, i.e. 800kg of fruit.
Storage conditions: in closed, dry containers, away from heat and light.
Shelf life: 18 months
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