{"product_id":"cactusvijgolie-koudgeperst-ongeraffineerd","title":"Prickly Pear Oil (Cold Pressed \u0026 Unrefined)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Prickly Pear Oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrickly pear oil is extracted from the seeds of the prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica), also known as prickly pear or Indian fig. This special cactus grows in arid regions of Morocco, Tunisia and Mexico, and can survive extreme drought to still produce juicy, healthy fruits. Our prickly pear oil is cold-pressed and unrefined, with a golden yellow color and a striking scent that is floral, fruity, and slightly resinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow is Prickly Pear Oil made?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prickly pear contains numerous small black seeds, and it is precisely those seeds that are the source of the oil. But the seeds contain only 5% oil. This means that it takes about 1 million seeds, or 30 kilos of fruits, to make 1 liter of prickly pear oil. The seeds are extracted from the fruits, washed, dried and then cold-pressed. With cold-pressed oil, no heat above 30 degrees is used during pressing, so that all natural vitamins and fatty acids are preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis labor-intensive process makes prickly pear oil one of the most precious vegetable oils in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is Prickly Pear Oil so special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrickly pear oil has the highest vitamin E content of all vegetable oils, with about 1000 mg of tocopherols per kilo. That's almost twice as much as argan oil and makes prickly pear oil one of the most powerful plant-based antioxidants in cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the oil consists of 60 to 65% linoleic acid (omega 6) and 20 to 25% oleic acid (omega 9). This high content of linoleic acid makes prickly pear oil particularly suitable for restoring the skin barrier and soothing dry or irritated skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Prickly Pear Oil for Your Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful pro-age action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to its exceptionally high vitamin E content, prickly pear oil helps protect the skin against free radicals and contributes to a supple, elastic skin. Highly recommended for mature skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports the skin barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high linoleic acid content supports the natural skin barrier and helps with dry, thirsty or sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight texture, absorbs smoothly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its rich composition, prickly pear oil feels surprisingly light and absorbs quickly, without leaving a greasy film. This makes it also suitable for combination skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat as an eye serum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to its light texture and high antioxidant content, prickly pear oil is a popular choice as an eye serum. With regular use, the skin around the eyes can start to look smoother and fresher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Prickly Pear Oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your face, take a few drops between your hands, warm the oil and gently spread it over your face and neck. Prickly pear oil is suitable for daily use, both in the morning and in the evening. For the eye contour, apply a very small amount with your ring finger, using gentle dabbing motions. Due to the high price, a few drops at a time is more than enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for using Prickly Pear Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrickly pear oil has a distinctive, floral-resinous scent. That's just part of this pure, unrefined oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its high vitamin E content, prickly pear oil has a fairly long shelf life, despite its high content of unsaturated fatty acids. Keep the bottle cool and dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few drops are often enough. A 30 ml bottle will last a long time with daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrickly pear oil mixes perfectly with other oils such as squalane or jojoba oil to make it even lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Natural Heroes","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":53165535494487,"sku":"CACT-NH-6","price":6.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":53165535527255,"sku":"CACT-NH-1","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":53165535560023,"sku":"CACT-NH-2","price":35.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 ml","offer_id":53165535592791,"sku":"CACT-NH-FS","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"300 ml","offer_id":53165535625559,"sku":"CACT-NH-3","price":78.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 ml (jerrycan)","offer_id":53165535658327,"sku":"CACT-NH-4","price":195.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 ml (jerrycan)","offer_id":53165535691095,"sku":"CACT-NH-5","price":399.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/5214\/4215\/files\/122-bottle-b-30-1KSQ-sRGB.png?v=1774934770","url":"https:\/\/alhalalcosmetics.nl\/en-nl\/products\/prickly-pear-oil-cold-pressed-unrefined","provider":"Halal Cosmetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}