What it is
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruit of a cactus in the Opuntia genus, the same group as prickly pear. The fruit yields a water-rich, sugar- and mucilage-containing extract used to condition and soften the skin. In sunscreens it is most often seen in Korean formulas as a supporting botanical.
Safety & warnings
This fruit extract is generally well tolerated and is not a recognized fragrance allergen. As with any botanical, sensitivity is possible but uncommon; it is used at low levels in the water phase and is not comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; extracted from the fruit of Opuntia coccinellifera (cochineal cactus / prickly pear).
Questions everyone asks
What is cochineal cactus fruit extract?
It is an extract from prickly pear cactus fruit, used as a conditioning, softening botanical in skincare.
Does it contain cochineal dye?
No. The name refers to the cactus species; the extract is from the fruit and is unrelated to the cochineal insect colorant.