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Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
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Everything You Need To Know
Key Benefits of Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
✓ Deep moisturisation – Provides all-day moisture and nourishes dry or damaged skin.
✓ Improves skin elasticity & firmness – Supports collagen production and helps tone the skin.
✓ Rich in antioxidants – Protects against free radicals and environmental damage.
✓ Fast-absorbing & non-greasy – Perfect for face oil, body oil, or hair serum.
✓ Supports skin barrier – Helps maintain a healthy, resilient skin barrier.
✓ Suitable for all skin types – Including sensitive skin and mature skin.
✓ Vegan & cruelty-free – Ethical, sustainable, and ecocert certified organic.
✓ Nutrient-rich formula – Packed with essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, and antioxidants.
Product Description
Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil (Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil) is a nutrient-rich, light oil extracted from the seeds of the Barbary fig cactus, also known as Cactus Pear. This organic prickly pear oil is prized for its super moisturising and nourishing properties, leaving skin soft, supple, and hydrated. Fast-absorbing and non-greasy, this prickly pear seed oil penetrates deeply to support skin elasticity, cellular regeneration, and a healthy skin barrier, making it ideal for sensitive skin, mature skin, or any skin type.
Rich in essential fatty acids, including Omega 6 & 9, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as Vitamin E and antioxidants, this prickly pear oil helps combat free radicals, protects against environmental stress, and promotes collagen production. Its lightweight texture makes it suitable for face oils, eye serums, body lotions, and massage oils, while its natural nutrients support skin hydration, dark spot reduction, and improved cell renewal. Cold-pressed from organic seeds, this oil is COSMOS approved, vegan, cruelty-free, and a sustainable choice for luxury skincare products.
Ideal Uses of Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
✓ Facial serums & oils – Boost cellular regeneration, reduce dark circles, and improve hydration.
✓ Body lotions & creams – Adds a silky, lightweight texture that penetrates quickly and enhances elasticity.
✓ Haircare products – Conditions damp or dry hair, nourishes the scalp, and supports hair conditioning.
✓ Massage oils & blends – Combine with Argan Oil, Shea Butter, or Moringa Oil for luxurious massage oils.
✓ Anti-aging formulations – Helps combat age spots, supports scar tissue repair, and restores skin radiance.
✓ Natural cosmetics & luxury skincare products – Ideal for organic face oils, eye serums, and protective lotions.
How to Use Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
✓ Skin formulations – Use 1–100%, depending on your product. Blends well with other carrier oils for fast absorption and enhanced skin hydration.
✓ Facial serums & eye care – Apply a few drops to the face or under eyes to support dark circle reduction and improve skin elasticity.
✓ Haircare – Mix minimal amounts into shampoos, conditioners, or hair serums for soft, nourished strands.
✓ Massage & bath oils – Blend with Argan Oil or other unsaturated fatty acids-rich oils for soothing massage recipes.
✓ Cosmetic recipes – Heat-stable; suitable for Stage 1 of creams and lotions. Pre-dilution in a neutral carrier oil recommended for sensitive skin.
Cautions for Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
✓ Patch test before first use.
✓ Avoid contact with eyes.
✓ Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight.
✓ For external use only.
INCI / Ingredients
Botanical Source: Seeds of the Barbary fig cactus (Opuntia Ficus-Indica)
Appearance: Clear yellow to green oil, light characteristic scent
Solubility: Oil-soluble; not suitable for purely water-based products
Storage & Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Typical shelf life: 18–24 months.
Check the packaging for the expiration date.
Why Choose Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil from Aromantic?
Choosing organic prickly pear oil from Aromantic ensures you receive genuine, cold-pressed Prickly Pear Seed Oil with maximum nutrient retention for skin care, hair conditioning, and massage applications. Our ethical sourcing and organic farming methods provide a sustainable, high-quality product for natural and luxury formulations.
✓ Ethically sourced – Sustainably grown in semi-arid regions of the Americas and the Middle East.
✓ Cold-pressed for quality – Retains essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, and antioxidant properties.
✓ Full traceability – Batch documentation ensures reliability and cosmetic-grade consistency.
✓ Global delivery – Supplied safely worldwide.
✓ Expert guidance – Support for blending prickly pear seed oil into face oils, body lotions, or hair serums.
Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil FAQs
Is this oil suitable for all skin types?
Yes. This prickly pear seed oil is lightweight, non-comedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin, mature skin, and all skin types.
Can I use it in facial serums or eye serums?
Yes. Supports dark circle reduction, skin hydration, and improves skin elasticity.
How is the oil extracted?
Cold-pressed from organic Barbary fig seeds, retaining all essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, and antioxidants.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?
Yes, this organic prickly pear oil is COSMOS approved, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Can it be used for haircare?
Yes, it supports hair conditioning, strengthens strands, and nourishes the scalp without weighing hair down.
Click on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Prickly Pear Seed Oil (Organic) :
Computer Face Oil Blend
Anti Wrinkle Facial Serum With Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear Seed Oil Daily Moisturising Lotion
Here is a link to all non-batch-specific documents for this product Link to Technical Documents
If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product that you have received, please request it here.
Related Products / Pair with
Organic Shea Butter Oil - Great to blend with Prickly Pear Seed Oil for a moisturising massage oil. Prickly pear oil grown in South America adds extra benefits to the mix.
EcoSilk -Versatile ingredient to thicken your skincare products.
Vitamin E Oil - To add antioxidant protection to your formulations.
Why Choose Aromantic

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 10 reviews.
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A great product
"Good to find an organic product that doesn't cost the earth! An amazingly fine and 'slippery' oil, perfect for my cupping routine. Thank you"
Love it
"I love this oil. My skin is smooth and even toned and will definitely buy again."
Fabulous oil
"One of the best oils in my skincare routine. Using it in my own made serums."
Unexpected surprise
"I heard about this oil as being amazing. I have decided to be one of two heroes in my serum. I have been using it for about a week now and I am so pleasantly surprised with my skin improvement. I stopped useing the serum for a few days just to see if there is any change to my skin and there it was. My skin started to look less healthy so I came back on it . Cant be without it!"
High quality oil
"I love this light, fast absorbing oil. Incorporated in my day cream, It helped my skin feels hydrated and softer all the day. Of course, I highly recommend this oil."
Prickly pear oil
"Great service and a great product"
too soon to tell
"I cannot rate it as I have not started using the product yet. I'm waiting for my argan oil to be used up"
Lovely oil
"I have bought this oil before from Aromantic and believe it to be of high quality. It’s a beautiful luxurious oil that I add to other Aromantic oils or use on it’s own."
Great Serive
"Excellent, arrived promptly."
Q&A
- Hello ,dear please let me know about your organic prickly pear seed oil,it's cactus oil. I m little confused, I am looking for organic cactus oil, it's both are same ?
- Thank you for your enquiry. It is expressed from the seeds of the Prickly Pear fruit which is a type of cactus. The INCI is Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil.
- Hi, is this cold pressed Prickly Pear Oil and does it come in a glass bottle? Thank you.
- Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, it is cold pressed. 10mls of vegetable oils such as Organic Prickly Pear are in amber glass and any larges sizes are packaged in amber PET plastic with plastic caps and seals.
- Hello, I would like to buy a small quantity of Rosehip oil and Prickly Pear Oil - probably in 30 or 50ml bottles with a pipette. But I would like to put my own brand on the bottles. Is this something I can pay extra to have done or is this something you just don't get involved in? It would be lovely to hear from you. Annabelle
- Thank you for your enquiry. Please can you confirm the quantity you require?
- Hello Do you have the IFRA cert for this I would like to use it as part of a formulation and to obtain cosmetic safety I documentation on the prickly pear seed oil. Is this possible? Regards Charlotte Candillier
- You can now request all technical documentation via our website; https://www.aromantic.co.uk/pages/request-technical-documents
















