murphyOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil
AKA: Prickly pear seed oil, Cactus seed oil, Opuntia oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Mediterranean. Extracted from seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica, a cactus native to Mexico and the Mediterranean region. Obtained through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the dried seeds.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica.
Family
Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
90082-21-6
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR