THE TRUTH ABOUT CACTUS SEED OIL
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What is Prickly Pear Seed Oil?
Also known as Cactus seed Oil, fig de Barbary oil, Indian fig oil, Prickly pear seeds oil is a wonder skin and hair oil, relatively new to the western cosmetics industry. It takes approximately a ton of the tiny seeds to produce one litre of oil. It is rare, expensive, and hard to source as a genuine, virgin, cold-pressed, organic, fair trade product
About Chafi Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Chafi Prickly Pear Seed Oil is a product of Ait Baamrane (Sidi Ifni), Morocco, it is organic and first cold pressed. Highly potent due to the rich natural resources and minerals of the Atlas Mountains and to the harsh weather in the south of the country, it contains only 5% of the oil and the rest of the properties are antioxidant and vitamins, it is exceptionally rich in Vitamin E (approximately 1000 mg / kg) and sterols (about 10 g / kg) gives it an unusual ability to protect skin against free radicals and anti-aging signs.
Intensive natural anti-aging face, under-eye and neck treatment
Benefits of Chafi Prickly Pear Seed Oil for under eye
Treats dark shadows and puffiness permanently
Eliminates fine line and dryness
Brightens dark spots and under-eye shadows
Nourishes, moisturizes, and softens the skin for more than 24 hours
Restores skin elasticity
Full of natural antioxidant that heals and relaxes the skin
Protects against free radicals
Benefits of Chafi Prickly Pear Seed Oil for face and neck
Eliminates wrinkle dryness the results is glowing, radiant silky skin
Brightens dark spots and age spots
Nourishes, moisturizes, and softens the skin for more than 24 hours
Tightening sagging skin
Restores skin elasticity and brightens complexion
The best treatment that tightens pores for a smooth and refined skin texture
Slows the aging process and prevents wrinkle formation and fine lines
Protects against free radicals
Full of natural antioxidant that heals all skin problems
How to use Prickly Pear Seed Oil
For under eye: apply to under eye morning and night, put a few drops on your fingertips and pat under and around the eyes gently until the oil is absorbed
For face and neck: apply to face and neck morning and night, message in circular motion with fingertips until all the oil is absorbed
Have you joined the skin oil revolution that’s taking the beauty world by storm?
We’ve used the basics in skin care for eons: jojoba oil and sweet almond oil are two often-seen players. Coconut oil secured a spot with health lovers across the globe for consumption and topical use as well. Argan oil can now be found in its pure form, and as a staple in many highly effective lip balms, moisturizers, serums, shampoos and conditioners, even cosmetics such as foundation, lipstick and mascara. It’s clear that we’ve developed a full-fledged love affair with essential fatty acids and nutrient rich oils that our skin just gobbles up. So what’s next? How about barbary fig seed oil.
La Bella Figura truly was one of the first, if not the first, U.S. beauty brand to bring this rich cactus seed oil to market. Where does it come from? A thorny cactus called Opuntia Ficus Indica Cactus, more commonly known as prickly pear. Growing in arid and semi-arid regions, it most likely originated in Mexico, yet has become a key domesticated crop important to the agricultural economies of many other countries including Spain, Italy, Greece, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Chile, Brazil, and Turkey, among others.
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However, we have it on good authority that the best barbary fig seed oil is cold pressed organic, Fair Trade certified from Tunisia. Apparently, sourcing here ensures the oil is pure seed oil and not a macerated version of inferior quality it has also come to lite that South Africa in the Orange Free State region is now producing the quality that is called for it is pure and cold pressed. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. The cheaper the oil, the less likely that it’s pure seed oil, which is where all of the most important and potent skin beneficial constituents come from. What’s more, the seeds are only 5 percent oil, making extraction difficult with low yields per batch thus it is one of the most expensive oils available.
So, what’s the big deal?
Check out the stats: Barbary fig seed oil is exceptionally high in vitamin E and linoleic acid, beating out even argan oil. Also rich in beneficial betalains (powerful antioxidants found in beets), active minerals and amino acids, barbary fig seed oil protects against free radicals, stimulates new cell growth, and calms inflammation. It’s easily absorbed, penetrating below the surface of the skin with ease for maximum benefits without leaving any oily residue behind – a key feature for reticent beauty oil users.
An ideal option for intense, skin hydration, barbary fig seed oil is beneficial to all skin types, supporting skin repair after trauma and providing protection from environmental stress. Excellent for mature skin, it helps address signs of aging including hyperpigmentation, while the high fatty acid content plumps skin to help smooth wrinkles and increase firmness. Not only useful on the skin, barbary fig seed oil is also highly beneficial to dry hair and scalp, soothing irritation and boosting shine.
Argan oil has enjoyed a lofty status as THE beauty oil to beat over the past couple of years, thanks to its hefty vitamin content and its ability to combat everything from low-grade skin conditions to straw-like hair. And yet, there's another natural ingredient on the rise that does everything Argan oil does, but better—and, what would you know? It's also from the desert.
Cactus seed oil—which also goes by prickly pear seed oil and barbary fig seed oil—contains larger doses of the very same vitamins and antioxidants that make Argan oil so great. This includes large amounts of linoleic acid (a fatty acid that is essential in stimulating healthy cell production and turnover), as well as vitamin E (which provides protection and helps skin retain moisture), and flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory. Cactus oil is light and absorbs well, while providing a huge kick of moisture to skin cells. And all of this, of course, bodes well for keeping our complexions looking young. "It soothes, hydrates, and reduces inflammation that damages collagen, explaining why it's used to prevent skin aging," confirms Dr. Joshua Zeichner, dermatologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City.
It all sounds great, but take it from us firsthand: Though these last few weeks of bitter winter had left our skin dry, damaged, and flaky, just a few days of swapping this magical ingredient into our skincare regime has proven completely transformative. So amazing, in fact, that we're fairly confident it'll take us through the tricky seasonal transition and straight into the desert-like summer.
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PRICKLY PEAR SEED OIL
The new tool in our anti-aging arsenal, with the same attention to detail and sourcing as our best-selling argan oil.
Extremely rich in amino acids, Vitamin K, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, prickly pear seed oil has been shown to:
• Moisturize and soften skin
• Restore elasticity
• Neutralize free radicals that cause signs of aging
• Brighten undereye circles and minimize spider veins
Richer in weight and texture than argan oil, prickly pear seed oil is ideal for dry, mature skin types.
Kahina Prickly Pear Seed Oil is 100% organic and sourced in very small batches at the same cooperative that produces our argan oil. Read more about our sourcing here. Other common names for this oil include Barbary fig seed oil, Indian fig seed oil, and prickly cactus seed oil. Our oil is cold first pressed from the seeds and is not to be confused with macerated extracts of the flowers or fruits of the prickly pear cactus. Note: oil's natural scent is reminiscent of hay.
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PLEASE NOTE
TO PRODUCE THE CACTUS SEED OIL IS VERY LABOUR INTENSIVE AND GREAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN HARVESTING FOR MORE REASONS THAN ONE.
THE FRUIT THEN MUST BE SORTED FOR GOOD AND BAD FRUIT SO THAT ONLY THE BEST FRUIT CAN BE USED.
THE FRUIT THEN GOES THROUGH 3 DIFFERENT PROCESSES TO EXTRACT THE NEUCLUS (SEED) ONCE THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED IT IS THEN PROCESSED AND COLD PRESSED.
IT TAKES 25 kg OF THE ACTUAL FRUIT TO PRODUCE 1 ml OF OIL.
DUE TO THESE FACTS THE OIL BECOMES A VERY EXPENSIVE OIL.
THE OIL IS A GREENISH YELLOW COLOUR AND NEEDS TO BE KEPT IN A VERY COOL AREA WITH NO DIRECT SUN LIGHT (FRIDGE)
THIS OIL IS USED IN THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY ALSO IN THE FOOD TRADE
IT CAN AND IS USED AS IS FOR / BLEMISHES, WRINKLES AND ANTI AGEING ALSO SKIN PROBLEMS.
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OMEGA 6
Helps to combat dehydration and boosts skin's moisture.
Omega-6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can’t make them -- you have to get them through food. Along with omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, as well as normal growth and development. Also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), they help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, and maintain the reproductive system
What are omega-6 fatty acids? Should I be concerned about the ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids in my diet?
Omega-6 fatty acids (also known as n-6 fatty acids) are also polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients, meaning that our bodies cannot make them and we must obtain them from food. They are abundant in the Western diet; common sources include safflower, corn, cottonseed, and soybean oils.
Omega-6 fatty acids lower LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and reduce inflammation, and they are protective against heart disease. So both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are healthy. While there is a theory that omega-3 fatty acids are better for our health than omega-6 fatty acids, this is not supported by the latest evidence. Thus the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is basically the “good divided by the good,” so it is of no value in evaluating diet quality or predicting disease.
What is Prickly Pear Seed Oil (Barbary Fig Oil or Opuntia Ficus Indica)?
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
The Opuntia Ficus Indica plant is a member of the cactus family and is commonly known as Prickly Pear (also known as India Fig Opuntia or Barbary Fig). Native to Mexico, it can now be found in various arid and semi-arid areas of the world such as Morocco. Also called the miracle plant for its ability to survive during long droughts and still produce healthy fruits, the cactus plant grows in open fields without exposure to fertilizers or pesticides. The Prickly Pear fruit contains numerous small black seeds from which the precious Prickly Pear Seed Oil is extracted. The oil has been used by generations of Berber women to fend off the effects of dry desert and hot conditions.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil is one of the most expensive beauty oils in the world. Its production requires a labour intensive and time consuming (up to four days) process manually handled by Moroccan women at cooperatives. The Prickly Pear seeds are separated from the pulp and are then dried before being cold pressed. Because each seed contains only 5% of oil, up to 60 lbs. of seeds (and a half a ton of fruits) are required to yield about 34oz. of oil.
Composition & Benefits Prickly Pear Seed Oil has a high concentration of Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and essential fatty acids (Linoleic Acid or Omega 6). This oil contains more Tocopherol than any other oil available in the beauty care market (almost 150% more Tocopherol than Argan oil). "Tocopherols are molecules with strong antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties."*
Prickly Pear Seed Oil is a potent non-greasy treatment (due to its high level of antioxidant and fatty acids) that is easily absorbed by the skin. Among its many natural benefits, Pure Prickly Pear Seed Oil:
protects against free radicals ( highest level of vitamin E)
nourishes, moisturizes, and softens the skin
tightens pores for a smoother and refined skin texture
prevents premature aging and wrinkles formation
brightens dark spots and under-eye shadows
erases hyperpigmentation spots
Pure Prickly Pear Seed Oil is ideal to use as a night serum for an intense treatment of the face, neck, and décolleté that leaves your skin with a healthy natural glow.
Fatty Acids In Prickly Pear Seed Oil**
Oleic Acid 20.6%
Linoleic Acid 60.5%
Stearic Acid 3.2%
Palmitic Acid 13.9%
Tocopherol 895 mg/kg
Product:
Prickly pear seeds, contain only 5% of oil, are separated from the pulp then washed carefully, dried and afterwards stored in a cool and dry place. On demand, they will be cold-pressed to obtain very rich and precious oil we need 1000 kg of prickly pear fruit to produce one liter of prickly pear seed oil.
Prickly pear seed oil contains more than 85% of unsaturated fatty acid with more than 60% of linoleic acid. Omega 6 is considered as an essential fatty acid which is absolutely indispensable for many different metabolic processes of the organism which is not able to produce this acid itself.
Prickly pear seed oil is also rich in tocopherols (1000 mg/kg)..These elements help to stabilize cell membranes and protect the tissues of the skin, eyes, and breast, which are more sensitive to oxidation.
Technical informations:
- INCI: Prickly pear seed oil
- CAS N°: 90082-21-6
- EINECS N°: 290-109-1
Appearance: Yellow-green viscous liquid
- Odor: Characteristic
- Density: 0, 92
- Peroxide Value (meq O2/Kg):< 5
Fatty acid composition:
- Palmitic acid C16:0 11, 56%
- Palmitoleic acid C16:1 0, 62%
- Stearic acid C18:0 3, 22%
- Oleic acid C18:1 22, 11%
- Linoleic acid C18:2 61, 88%
- Linolenic acid C18:3 0, 18%
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Its extraordinary anti-aging power mostly due to its exceptional vitamin E content (nearly 1,000 mg per kilo) and essential fatty acid, omega 6 (or linoleic acid). Powerful anti-oxidant- stimulates cellular renewal and combats free radicals. Reduces depth of wrinkles and lines as well as the circles and sagging under the eyes. Reduces redness (rosacea), soothes sunburn and balances skin natural production of oils.
Restructures, heals and repairs skin texture Helps to smooth keloidsand stretch marks scars. Is an excellent tensor, recovers tonus of the muscles underlying the skin, firming and revitalizing appearance. Closes the skin's pores, moisturizes and nourishes Its emollient softens and smooth’s the skin in depth. Non comedogenic - excellent for ultra-sensitive skin lacking moisture and with line and wrinkles.
This is not a blend. It is 100% Raw, Unrefined, Pure Certified Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil with its full therapeutic properties. Also known as Cactus seed Oil, Barbary fig oil, Indian fig oil, Prickly pear seeds contain only 5% of oil. Our Cactus Seeds oil is extracted during a very time-consuming and laborious procedure taking around 36 hours of manual labour, manually handled by African women at cooperatives, and 470 kg prickly pears are needed to yield 32oz oil. The seeds are separated from the pulp of a washed, air-dried under sunbeams and stored in a cool and dry place to be pressed only on demand to guarantee a fresh high quality oil.
Prickly pear seed oil contains more than 85% of unsaturated fatty acid, with an outstanding 65% of Linoleic acid and only 11% of Oleic acid being an absolutely non-comedogenic oil when used unrefined, it is one of the most beneficial oils for the treat aged skin dealing with sensitiveness. The oil is also ultra-rich in complete antioxidant radical scavengers Tocopherols: Alpha-Tocopherol 81.9% ; Gamma-Tocopherol3% Delta-Tocopherol 1.2% - responsible for the impressive effectiveness of prickly pear seed oil as natural antioxidant helping to stabilize cell membranes and protecting the skin from free radicals which prematurely age skin.
Our Cactus Seeds oil is extracted during a very time-consuming and laborious procedure taking around 36 hours of manual labour, manually handled by Moroccan women at cooperatives, and 470 kg prickly pears are needed to yield 32oz oil. The seeds are separated from the pulp of a washed, air-dried under sunbeams and stored in a cool and dry place to be pressed only on demand to guarantee a fresh high quality oil. Prickly pear seed oil also is found in form of herbal oils made by Maceration - a process in which the blossoms of the prickly pears are inserted into oil and temporarily kept at average room temperature, so that the blossoms can be "leached out" by the carrier oil, much similar to Calendula herbal oil. This macerated herbal oil is a low-priced oil and certainly does carries the therapeutic qualities of the pure genuine cold-pressed prickly pear seed oil. The aroma is herbal like fresh cut vegetable. You can use it directly to the skin, add 4-5 drops of your favourite essential oil if you find the natural scent strong, or add to your formulations. Suggested use: 1-100%
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