Essentially Natural Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Cold Pressed
Essentially Natural Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Cold Pressed
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Essentially Natural Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Cold Pressed is a lightweight botanical oil pressed from the seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica. It is known for a silky feel and fast absorption, making it popular in facial oils and serums where a non-greasy finish is preferred. This oil is often chosen for sensitive and dry-feeling skin routines because it feels gentle and comfortable on skin. It is recommended for cosmetic use only as it has not undergone food-grade certification.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus-indica
- Form: Cold pressed carrier oil
- Texture: Lightweight, fast absorbing, non-greasy feel
- Solubility: Oil soluble (not water soluble)
- Size Options: 10ml, 20ml, 30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml or 1L
- Packaging Note: 30ml ships with a pipette top
What it’s used for
- Add a lightweight, silky feel to facial oils and serums
- Support soft, comfortable-looking skin in dry-feeling routines
- Blend into creams and lotions as part of the oil phase
- Use as a carrier oil for low-dilution essential oil blends
- Add a refined finish to night oils and targeted skincare blends
This product is commonly used to:
Who it’s for
- Sensitive skin routines that prefer gentle, lightweight oils
- Dry and mature skin types wanting a non-greasy finish
- DIY formulators creating facial oils and serums
- Anyone who wants a fast-absorbing luxury carrier oil
- Customers wanting an oil intended for ingestion
- People who prefer very rich, heavy, highly occlusive oils
- Anyone looking for an essential oil rather than a carrier oil
This product is suitable for:
This product is not for:
How to use
- As a Facial Oil: Apply a few drops to clean, slightly damp skin and press in gently.
- As a Blend Ingredient: Mix into serums or creams as part of the oil phase.
- Processing Tip: Store away from heat and light to help maintain freshness.
Safety instructions
- For external use only, do not ingest.
- Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Store away from sunlight and heat.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional guidance before use.
Faqs
Q: Will this oil feel greasy?
A: It is typically lightweight and absorbs well, start with a small amount and build as needed.
Q: Can I use it under moisturiser?
A: Yes, many people apply a few drops first and then layer a moisturiser on top.
Q: Can I blend it with other oils?
A: Yes, it blends well with oils like jojoba, squalane, or rosehip to adjust texture and feel.

Since applying this oil nightly 3x per week, I have noticed an improvement in my skin, it's brighter, the wrinkles around my eyes have a lighter appearance, and my skin feels more supple overall. This is definitely become a staple item on my skincare routine!
I love it. Although I do feel like it works better on my skin than my hair
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