Prickly Pear Carrier Oil (Opuntia ficus indica)

Prickly Pear Carrier Oil

Prickly Pear Carrier Oil is a luxurious, fast-absorbing cold-pressed fixed oil from the seeds of the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), from Morocco. Exceptionally high in linoleic acid and one of the richest natural sources of vitamin E, this prized anti-ageing facial oil is deeply nourishing yet light and non-greasy.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our prickly pear seed oil is cold pressed for a luxurious, antioxidant-rich facial base. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch cold pressed for purity. Explore our full range of cold-pressed carrier oils or browse our natural essential oils to blend with them.

Quick Facts

Texture, Colour & Absorption

Prickly pear seed oil is a light-golden oil with a mild scent, exceptionally high in linoleic acid and vitamin E. It is a prized, luxurious facial oil, deeply nourishing yet light and fast-absorbing with a non-greasy finish.

Pairs well with

Prickly pear is a luxurious facial base that pairs with fine essential oils, including:

The Luxurious Anti-Ageing Oil

Prickly pear seed oil is one of the most prized and luxurious facial oils, exceptionally rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid.

Deeply nourishing yet light, it is treasured for anti-ageing and brightening facial care.

How It Is Made

This oil is cold pressed from prickly pear cactus seeds, a labour-intensive process that makes it one of the most prized facial oils. Explore more in our cold-pressed carrier oils collection.

Skin & Hair Benefits

Valued in skincare, haircare, massage and natural formulation for:

• Anti-ageing — a prized, luxurious oil for mature and ageing skin.
• Vitamin E-rich — one of the richest natural sources of vitamin E.
• Light & non-greasy — deeply nourishing yet fast-absorbing.
• Brightening — valued for a brightened, revitalised look.

How to Use

• As a carrier — dilute essential oils into prickly pear seed oil (typically 1-3% for body, lower for face) before applying to skin.
• Standalone — use prickly pear seed oil on its own as a nourishing facial or body oil, or in hair and scalp care.
• In formulation — blend into serums, balms, lotions, soaps and massage oils as a base oil.
• Patch test first — as with any new oil, patch test before wider use, especially on sensitive skin.

Related Oils You May Like

For more luxurious, antioxidant-rich carrier oils, explore related materials: Argan Organic Carrier Oil - Virgin, Rosehip Carrier Oil (Extra Virgin), Pomegranate Organic Carrier Oil, our cold-pressed carrier oils.

Why Buy Prickly Pear Carrier Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of pure essential oils, carrier oils and naturals from Kannauj, India, we offer prickly pear carrier oil in retail and bulk quantities, cold pressed for purity, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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