What it is
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus, a plant valued for its water-binding mucilage and naturally occurring sugars and polyphenols. In cosmetics it is used as a conditioning and hydrating agent that helps skin feel soft and supple. In sunscreens it acts as a supporting botanical and does not provide UV protection.
Safety & warnings
Prickly pear fruit extract is generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels and is not associated with comedogenicity. Isolated sensitivity to plant extracts can occur in predisposed individuals.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is extracted from the fruit of Opuntia ficus-indica, the common prickly pear or nopal cactus.
Questions everyone asks
Where does Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract come from?
It comes from the fruit of the prickly pear (nopal) cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica.
What does it do in skincare?
It is used as a hydrating, skin-conditioning ingredient, drawing on the fruit's water-binding components to support soft, supple skin.