You might need prickly pear oil if . . .

• Your skin is dry and flakey.
• You want a smooth, more youthful look.
• You have dark circles under your eyes.

Benefits of Prickly Pear Oil

• The oil has a firming & tightening effect that helps mature skin look more youthful and helps to smooth wrinkles and fine lines.
• It is a very hydrating oil that helps hydrate your skin and prevents a flakey appearance.
• It helps improve circulation, decreasing dark circles under the eyes.

Common Ways to Use Prickly Pear Oil

Prickly Pear Oil is typically used in cosmetics and skincare products.

How is Prickly Pear Oil made?

The prickly pear fruit grows on a cactus and needs to be ripe before it is harvested. Once harvested, they must be washed and the pulp or fruit separated from the seeds. When drying the seeds, it must be done at 104 degrees Fahrenheit; this helps to ensure that the oil, fatty acids, and vitamin E in the seeds are not altered. After that, they are cold-pressed to remove the seeds' oils. The oil is then filtered.

There is also a method of using solvents to get the oil out. They clean and dry the seeds and then grind them in this method. After the seeds are ground, different solvents are added to the ground. The solvents attach to the oil and allow for the oil to be pressed out.

Safety Concerns

Drug Interaction: If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your healthcare provider before adding new herbs to your diet.

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Other Concerns: There are no concerns.

Select Studies About Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Prickly Pear Seed Oil Extraction, Chemical Characterization and Potential Health Benefits

In this study, you will find out how prickly pear oil is made and its benefits.

Nanostructured lipid carriers incorporating prickly pear seed oil for the encapsulation of vitamin A

Prickly Pear Seed Oil helps to deliver vitamin A.