Prickly pear seed oil is a cosmetic oil that has been used for many years in Morocco and has recently gained recognition in the West for its remarkable cosmetic properties.
The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus) is a plant belonging to the cactus family that grows throughout the Mediterranean region, with a particular abundance in Morocco. In some places, it is also known as nopal, thuna, or prickly pear.
Prickly pear seed oil is obtained through cold-pressing the seeds found within the fruit of the plant. This extraction method preserves the nutritional properties and benefits of the oil, which is widely used in cosmetics for its moisturizing, anti-aging, and skin-regenerating properties.