Opuntis ficus seed oil

AKA: Prickly pear seed oil, Cactus seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Mediterranean. Derived from seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear cactus) native to Mexico and the Mediterranean region. Extracted through cold-pressing of the dried seeds to obtain the oil.
Opuntis ficus seed oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Cactaceae (Cactus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR