A soothing and antioxidant extract from prickly pear succulent stems. These stems contain a cooling and anti-inflammatory watery gel that is similar to aloe.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract is extracted from the stems of the prickly pear. It is a cactus whose stems have metamorphosed into flat, oblong succulent stems which contain a lot of water in their gel-like inner flesh (similar to aloe). While the fruits are most commonly used as a food source, the stems also have other uses.
Apart from being used as a vegetable or cattle feed, it has been proposed that this stem gel may be a good skincare additive to assist in the treatment of wounds and burns.
It has a cooling effect and creates a soothing film on the skin’s surface. Other constituents of the stem extract have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Science
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Stintzing, F. C., & Carle, R. (2005). Cactus stems (Opuntia spp.): A review on their chemistry, technology, and uses. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 49(2), 175–194.
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