Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil

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AKA: Prickly pear seed oil, Cactus seed oil, Opuntia oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
The seed oil from prickly pear cactus has been used in traditional Moroccan and Middle Eastern skincare for moisturizing and antioxidant benefits. Valued historically for its ability to nourish dry and mature skin.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR