Organic prickly pear carrier oil

Exceptional product
100% pure and natural
Cold press
Ecocert
Organic Cosmetic

Rich in vitamin E, omega-6, and sterols, this precious oil is a powerful ally against the signs of skin ageing. It works wonders to preserve the skin’s suppleness and firmness.

Anti-ageing

£30.00

Price per L = £1,000

Anti-ageing

Features

Properties and uses

Special product

Traceability and analysis

Storage

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Features

Our commitments

Culture

Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com

Quality

100% pure and natural, virgin, first cold-pressed, without any chemical solvents

Production process

First cold pressing

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Botanical name

Opuntia ficus indica

Botanical family

Cactaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredients

Other names

Opuntia oil

Oxidative potential

Sensitive

Find out more about the oxidative potential of butters and oils

Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet

Reference

0059901 - Organic Prickly Pear Oil 5 ml

Main packaging material

Glass bottle

Recyclability

Most packaging can be recycled

Instructions for packaging disposal

Properties and uses

Skin care

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Properties

As a cosmetic ingredient, organic prickly pear carrier oil is renowned for the following properties:

Anti-ageing, thanks to its extraordinary vitamin E content, prickly pear oil is considered a panacea for combating the signs of skin ageing.
It restores the skin's firmness and tone .
It is regenerating as the omega-6 it contains encourages the skin's natural repair process.
An excellent emollient, softens and protects the skin from dehydration.

Indications

Particularly suitable for mature and dehydrated skin
Rough, flaky, broken-down skin

Uses

For use as an ingredient in the following blends:

Anti-ageing skin care for mature skin (this is the ultimate ingredient for mature skin care!)
Anti-ageing eye area serums
Stretch mark prevention
Scar treatment

Further explanation

For the best anti-ageing effect, we recommend that you apply your treatment in the evening before going to bed, as the skin regeneration process is most active at night.

Discover our information sheet " Facial care "to find out more and build your own personalised programme…

Special product

Aroma-Zone strives to offer products of the highest possible quality, in terms of their composition, their richness in active ingredients, their scent, how they are grown, their geographical origin , how they are obtained, the quality of the producer's work, and also in terms of their ethics as part of a sustainable development approach. We seek out rare and sometimes even exclusive product qualities by contacting suppliers in the four corners of the world and buying directly from the producers, always ensuring favourable financial terms for our partners.

Traceability and analysis

Organoleptic properties

Appearance: oily liquid
Colour: yellow to green
Odour: botanical, slightly acidic and pungent (characteristic odour)
Feel: fairly dry, penetrates the skin quickly

Density

0.92

Saponification index

180-195

Storage

Stable carrier oil. Store in a dry place away from heat and light.

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This very precious and rare oil should not be confused with prickly pear oil macerate, which is less expensive but also less active. The Prickly Pear is a cactus that grows abundantly around the Mediterranean basin. Prickly Pear oil is a very precious and rare oil obtained only by cold pressing the seeds of Opuntia ficus indica. Extraction yields are very low, since only 5% of the oil is contained in the small seed, hence its very high cost.

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Responsible Person

EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon
UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK

Opinions

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml

However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.