Prickly Pear Seed Oil Benefits: 9 Reasons Everyone Needs to Try It

Reach your most radiant complexion with prickly pear oil, the next revolutionary skincare item that you absolutely NEED to try.

Packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids and vitamins, this anti-aging treatment will leave skin moist and youthful.

When you start to incorporate it into your daily routine, you won't be able to believe the dramatic, long-lasting difference it makes in your skin.

Here's 9 things you need to know about Prickly Pear seed oil..

1) Eliminate Dullness.

Prickly pear oil is particularly renowned for its skin brightening properties. Linoleic acid nourishes the skin and eliminates dullness, darkness and discoloration, while the high levels of vitamin E have exceptional transformative properties for mature skin.

2) Promote Elasticity.

Promote skin elasticity and protect the skin from damaging free radicals and UV light.

3) Minimize Dark Circles.

Dark circles under the eyes can be due to lack of sleep, dehydration, and oxidative stress. Vitamin K keeps your skin glowing and bright, especially in the delicate areas beneath your eyes.

4) Over 80% Unsaturated Fat.

Prickly Pear Oil has an astonishingly high percentage (over 80%) of unsaturated fatty acids with a linoleic acid content of 62%. This is what allows the oil to quickly absorb into your skin, leaving behind softer skin with no greasy residue.

5) Reduce Stretch Marks & Spider Veins.

Prickly Pear Oil can strengthen the walls of your blood vessels, reducing stretch marks, under-eye circles, and spider veins to reinvigorate your skin.

6) Smooth Texture and a Vibrant Glow.

By stimulating healthy cell regeneration and promoting a highly functional skin barrier, the omega-6 in prickly pear oil gives your skin a plump, smooth texture and a vibrant, healthy appearance.

7) Promote Collagen Formation.

The impressive content of linoleic acid in prickly pear oil can hydrate even the most dehydrated skin. Though appropriate for all skin types, this miracle oil works especially well for mature skin. Essential fatty acids promote collagen formation, which in turn helps to moisturize skin.

8) Healthy Face, Hair & Nails.

Promotes healthy growth and softens cuticles while easing the drying, irritating effects of chemical-laden nail polish and nail polish remover.

9) Won't Clog Pores

This oil's Linoleic Acid content of 60% and Oleic Acid content of 20% make it non-comedogenic, so it will not clog pores and result in breakouts.

Prickly Pear Seed Oil Frequently Asked Questions

What Skintype Benefits the Most from Prickly Pear

Prickly Pear is a gentle ingredient that can be used by all skin types, from those with acne-prone, dry, sensitive skin to mature and sun-damaged skin.

Its soothing properties are especially ideal for those with inflamed or acne-prone skin. It’s an excellent age-defying ingredient and can help improve overall tone and texture in your complexion.

You can use it daily, and it mixes well with other ingredients.

Can Prickly Pear Oil be used for Eczema?

People who have both eczema and acne-prone skin can benefit from this product because it alleviates inflammation caused by acne and is gluten-free, vegan, and non-comedogenic (fancy way of saying that it won't clog pores).

Does Prickly Pear Oil Work on Wrinkles?

The plant seed oil prickly pear, which contains linoleic acid, helps the skin to retain moisture and keeps it hydrated.

Additionally, it contains 150% more Vitamin E than Argan oil, protecting the skin cells that produce elastins and collagens, keeping the skin firm and young.

Does Prickly Pear Oil help with Rosacea?

Prickly pear seed oil contains high levels of essential fatty acids, which help calm inflammation and redness.

The oil is easily absorbed into skin and penetrates quickly without leaving any greasy residue.

Can Prickly Pear Seed Oil Work for Hair Growth?

Prickly pear also contains amino acids that help promote stronger and healthier hair by stimulating collagen production, increasing cell turnover and protecting against sun damage, wind damage, environmental pollutants and more.

Prickly Pear Oil also contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help to replenish the scalp. It is also high in vitamin E and acts a natural hair conditioner to fight frizz.

Amino acids keep your scalp and strands hydrated, which promotes healthy hair growth and helps maintain a healthy pH balance.

What Order Should I Apply Prickly Pear Oil?

Although Prickly Pear seed oil can be used as a standalone oil, during the colder months, if your skin is feeling particularly dry, go ahead and layer your favorite natural moisturizer over the prickly pear seed oil serum.

Your skin will love the extra moisture and thank you with a glowing radiant complexion.

For everyday use, Prickly Pear Oil should be applied to the face after using any other serums in your kit, ideally in the evening. Use one-pump daily.

As a hair treatment, simply use one or two drops and massage them into your hair every night; leave for 15 minutes before washing or add to your favourite conditioner.

Will Prickly Pear Seed Oil Block or Clog my Pores?

No, this oil's Linoleic Acid content of 60% and Oleic Acid content of 20% make it non-comedogenic, so it will not clog pores and result in acne breakouts.

Scientific Research Has Discovered...

1) Phytosterols, abundant in prickly pears, encourage new collagen production according to a German study.

2) This revolutionary discovery indicates that prickly pear oil can improve the skin’s vitality over time, despite the natural aging process.

3) Prickly pear oil is rich in amino acids, which stimulate collagen production to help refine, brighten, and tone skin.

4) In 2014, scientists found that the prickly pear seed contains 403 mg/kg of vitamin E, mostly in the form of γ-tocopherol (another form of vitamin E).

"Prickly Pear is also great for aging skin.

It’s loaded with anti-oxidants, omega fatty acids, and boasts high amounts of vitamin E, which is ideal for soothing and replenishing skin.

The Prickly Pear seed oil contains Vitamin K and Linoleic Acid, two ingredients that help brighten your complexion and reduce the look of hyper-pigmentation caused by UV damage."

- Dr Sarah Akram

Celebrity Esthetician based in Washington D.C

Embrace the Magic of Prickly Pear Oil Today.

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Prickly Pear Oil - Cold Pressed & Unrefined - Natural Vitamin E, K + Amino Acids.

Increase skin elasticity, rejuvenate uneven complexion and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Valentia Prickly Pear Oil nourishes and supports the health of your skin, hair, and nails by:
Moisturizing and hydrating dry or mature skin.
Rejuvenating the face.
Promoting skin’s elasticity.
Brightening the appearance of under eye circles and dark spots.
Dramatically reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Strengthening nails
Softening cuticles and heels

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How to Use Prickly Pear Oil

Pump a small amount of oil into the palm of your hand, and gently massage onto your face, neck, and around your eyes to revitalize the area. Do not apply to broken skin. For external use only.

Extra Tips:

Skin - Use Valentia Prickly Pear Oil to provide richly nourishing moisturization for your entire face. Place a few drops beneath your eyes and on your face and neck to brighten and rejuvenate.

Nails - Apply a few drops of Valentia Prickly Pear Oil to dry cuticles and nails to strengthen and condition them.

KEY INFORMATION

Everything from Nature.

Valentia's natural & organic Prickly Pear oil is sourced with care and stored in dark amber glass that protects its ultra-powerful, therapeutic properties.

Extracted from organic prickly pear seeds from Tunisia and cold-pressed in small batches to maintain freshness, our oil is USDA Certified Organic, 100% pure, unrefined, virgin, and never tested on animals. The best of what nature has to offer is finally here.

Valentia Prickly Pear Oil.

Increase skin elasticity, rejuvenate uneven complexion and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

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