Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic


Details

  • Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus-indica L.
  • Origin: Morocco
  • Process: Expeller Pressed Carrier Oil, unrefined / filtered
  • Plant Part: Seeds
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic (USDA, NOP)
  • Use: Carrier Oil for use in Body / Skin Care. Safe to use undiluted.
  • Aroma: Fatty/oily with a faint tart, fruit-like aroma.
  • Contraindications: None known.



Product Name SKU Price Qty
  1. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - ORG Sample (1 ml) 1102-3
    $3.00
  2. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 5 ml 1102-005
    $10.00
  3. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) 1102-015
    $21.75
  4. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 30 ml (1 oz) 1102-030
    $37.50
  5. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 2 oz 1102-9
    $66.00
  6. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 4 oz 1102-10
    $118.50
  7. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 8 oz 1102-11
    $213.00
  8. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 16 oz 1102-12
    $385.50
  9. Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic 1 kg (aluminum) 1102-25
    $817.50
  10. For larger sizes or quantities please contact us for pricing and availability.         

Overview

Organic Prickly Pear Seed Carrier Oil

Although fairly recent to the industry, Prickly Pear Seed oil has earned a great deal of recognition for the benefits of its outstanding active constituents when used in body/skin care and cosmetic applications. Our organic Prickly Pear Seed oil is a rich-textured, nourishing oil that quickly and easily moisturizes the skin; it is a fine source of vitamins A, E and K, antioxidants, fatty acids, phytosterols, and polyphenols, including linoleic acid (Omega 6), palmitic acid, oleic acid, and stearic acid.1 Prickly Pear Seed oil is beneficial in formulations for dry skin, hair and nails, facial serums for mature skin, and in nourishing body and massage oils.

The Prickly Pear plant - also known as Barbary fig, cactus pear, and a host of other common names - is a species of cacti that is probably indigenous to Mexico; it has been naturalized and widely cultivated in the southern United States, the Mediterranean region, and other arid to semi-arid parts of the world. In the Northern Hemisphere, flowers appear from spring to early summer, followed by fruits that ripen from summer through late fall, the seeds of which are the source of this amazing oil. Because very small amounts of oil are contained in the seeds (about 5%2), one metric ton of fruit is required to produce one liter of Prickly Pear Seed oil, thus the explanation for its relatively high cost.3


Storage Suggestions: We recommend that this oil be stored in a refrigerator and used within 1-2 years of the purchase date.


Blending Suggestions: Depending on the type of product you are formulating, you can use between 2% to 100%. For a massage oil, we suggest combining 5% to 20% Prickly Pear Seed oil with 80% to 95% of another carrier oil, or a combination of other carrier oils, such as  Sunflower Oil - OrganicJojoba Oil, Golden - Organic, or Fractionated Coconut Oil - Organic.


Solubility: Soluble in fixed oils, insoluble in alcohol.


Appearance: Greenish-yellow, transparent, somewhat viscous liquid vegetal oil.


Aromatic Profile: Fatty/oily with a faint tart, fruit-like aroma.


Safety Considerations: None known. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Industry communication.

2 Ibid.

3 Ibid.


The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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Customer Reviews for Prickly Pear Seed Oil - Organic

From little seeds come huge miracles Review by
Rating
5
Last year I burned my hand really badly by grabbing a cast iron skillet that had been in a 425° oven. I cannot tell you why I totally neglected all sense of personal safety, but I ended up in the ER w/ 2nd degree burns. The ER staff guaranteed me I would have huge blisters that I would need to have de-roofed in a few days and I should expect permanent discoloration. I was sent home with pain killers, gauze and an ointment akin to Neosporin to change my dressing twice a day until my follow-up a week later. Instead I used golden jojoba oil and prickly pear cactus seed eo. The results are miraculous! If I could post pics, I would. I have ZERO evidence of the burn and my doctor was actually miffed that it worked so well. I will keep this stocked forever in my first aid kit. I used to grab lavender eo for burns but this is the new go-to.
(Posted on 11/28/2022)
Spot Free Review by
Rating
5
A lady friend (who happens to have the most spectacular skin ... works at the Sisley counter) whispered something to me about prickly pear seed oil. So I purchased 2 Oz from Eden B, and am about out. The result of it's use over this past year: the small burst-capillaries-stains that my dermatologist blasted with laser light to eliminate (would creep back) are gone. My skin is more firm, toned. I mix ~4-5 drops in a bit of aloe gel and put it on my face every night, and sometimes again after I shower in the morning. Please don't buy it all.
(Posted on 1/11/2021)
I am not understanding this oil Review by
Rating
3
First the shocker sticker price: this is a carrier oil and it's $13 for merely 5ml? Whoa! What can you do with that? I didn't get a chance to properly test it, because my sample vial arrived half full or less (can't really see with the sticker covering the vial) but I would say this is definitely NOT for under eyes: it made matters worse for me! Otherwise I think it's a fine oil, leaves the skin very, very sleek, which I love. In that sense, it is very reminiscent, for me, of EPO, except the Evening Primerose does fix things under the eyes. (I quickly put that on top of the PPSO and it seems to have corrected the slightly drying effect.)

I am not disliking this and would definitely love a bottle but for a carrier oil, this is prohibitive when I already have 2 full EPO bottles that are 8oz each and I paid less for 1 than the 5ml bottle here. Plus EPO does wonders for my under eye area.

My advice would be get a free sample when your order is large enough that you get it for free and try it for yourself. (Skip your under eyes, ladies!) I can see the appeal, but I can't do my whole face with half a vial so mine might not be a proper review but it is a fair one for what I tried. Or skip the sample, save the $3 and use it to pay for 15mls and try that out. It might be a luxury that is well worth it for you.

For me, I prefer to spend more on EOs and make my own perfumes and medicinals, so I'll be skipping this one, particularly after it made a fine line instantly look very deep under 1 eye. (Maybe thicker-skinned men will fare better? Or maybe if I'd needed to add more oil? I wouldn't risk it though) Oh it is absolutely unscented, a complete plus. This is probably best used on T-zone for people with oily skin.
(Posted on 9/25/2020)
great oil Review by
Rating
5
I love this oil. It has an amazingly silky texture that no other oil I have used comes close to this. It is light and not greasy at all.
(Posted on 12/24/2019)
Great for skin Review by
Rating
5
This is one of the most underrated oils out there. It makes the skin look amazing. Makes your face look very hydrated and healthy. Gets rid of the bags under my eyes. Can't recommend enough.
(Posted on 8/26/2019)
Best skin and hair oil Review by
Rating
5
This oil is amazing for skin and hair the best ever!!!
(Posted on 12/26/2018)
'Pear' This with Everything! Review by
Rating
4
I use this as a facial "spot" oil every night (after letting my facial serum and moisturizer dry well) and love it. No oil can claim it has miraculous properties but with nightly use this oil does seem to have softened some wrinkled areas. My only question is: when will you restock?!
(Posted on 7/4/2017)