Prickly pear, also called pear cactus and Opuntia ficus-indica (botanically), is a flowering plant that belongs to the cactus family. The seeds of the plant have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The oil of prickly pear has been in use for ages.

• Prickly pear skin care oil can balance and moisturize the skin.
• This carrier oil blends well with a few essential oils, including rosehip.
• It can be used as a natural cooking oil and is rich in essential fatty acids.

• There are many organic prickly pear oil variants, but its benefits remain the same.
• It is extensively used in skincare and hair care.
• It is rich in Vitamin K.

The compounds in organic prickly pear seed carrier oil are linoleic acid, oleic acid and vaccenic acid.