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Hydrator / Humectant

Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract

Often labeled as: Prickly Pear Extract

The extreme-desert hydration fruit.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the fruit of the Prickly Pear cactus. It is exceptionally rich in mucilage, vitamins, and antioxidants, acting as a massive water-binder that protects cells from severe dehydration.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides deep, cellular hydration, smooths fine lines, and increases suppleness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A highly advanced botanical hydrator.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is exactly the same as the seed oil.

The Science

The extract is entirely water-based and provides hydration, whereas the oil provides barrier lipids.