Prickly pear - Health Benefits

Prickly pear - Health Benefits

Opuntia ficus-indica
Cactaceae
COMMON NAMES (English only) :Prickly-pear cacti ,Cactus pear ,Indian-fig prickly-pear

This cactus can reach up to 2 m height. Succulent stems are flat, oval and segmented. Flowers 5-6 cm in diameter are orange. Fruits have the size and shape of a fig and are purple. It has a physiology with very high water-use efficiency.

Scientists theorize that because this rare exotic cactus lives in extremely dry desert regions, it has developed a unique biochemical system to regulate water and protect against extreme drought. Researchers postulate this amazing natural extract may have a similar affect on the human body.

Made using a cold-press mechanical extraction process, Prickly Pear (Opuntia Ficus Indica) seed oil is a source of wondrous benefits, due to its high content of poly-unsaturated fatty acids and rapid absorption by the skin. Prickly pear seed oil provides nutrients, restores skin softness and luster, promotes natural repair processes and protects against the effects of aging.

Prickly pear seed oil:
1. Slows cellular aging processes and stimulates new skin growth.
2. Diminishes wrinkle depth and incidence.
3. Reduces « bags under the eyes ».
4. Erases skin blemishes and scars.
5. Smooths wrinkles..
6. Tightens pores for a smoother and finer skin tone.
7. Promotes skin hydration.
8. Attenuates redness and skin damage from sunburn.
9. Strengthens the natural protective defenses of the skin.

10. Prickly pear seed oil softens skin and leaves it more supple and firmer is a very valuable oil and only very rarely obtained by cold pressing the seeds of Opuntia ficus indica.

11. Its exceptionally rich in Vitamin E (approximately 1000 mg / kg) and sterols (about 10 g / kg) gives it an unusual ability to protect skin against free radicals.

12. It also contains significant amounts of essential fatty acids, including lin-oleic acid (omega 6) and is therefore an excellent soothing and refreshing skin.

13. This oil is an exceptional-ally in the fight against aging skin. Its cost is very low yield of oil: there are only 5% of oil in the small seed.

Indications :

• Anti-aging high-end creams, milks, serums, oils
• Care for very dry skin, hands, foot
• Hair Care for Dry Hair
• Providing comfort and softness to the skin, oil of prickly pear is applied daily.