What it is
Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit of a prickly pear cactus (Opuntia tuna). Like other prickly pear fruit extracts, it is used as a conditioning agent that helps support hydrated, comfortable-feeling skin. In sunscreen formulas it functions as a supporting botanical and does not contribute to UV protection.
Safety & warnings
Prickly pear fruit extracts are generally well tolerated at cosmetic levels and are not associated with comedogenicity. As with all botanicals, occasional individual sensitivity is possible.
Origin & sourcing
Natural. It is a plant extract obtained from the fruit of the Opuntia tuna cactus.
Questions everyone asks
What is Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract?
It is an extract from the fruit of the Opuntia tuna prickly pear cactus, used as a hydrating skin-conditioning ingredient.
Does it add SPF to a sunscreen?
No. It is a conditioning botanical with no UV-filtering activity; protection comes from the product's UV filters.