Description:
Barbary fig seed oil is the most precious natural rejuvenatingremedy. It is a true beauty-enhancing elixirPrickly PearSeed Oil can be used as a daily skin treatment, for all skintypes it is an exciting new anti-aging, moisturizing and nourishingoil that many women are now discovering.
Thanks to its exceptional high content of Omega 3, Vitamin E andplant derived betalains, cactus seed oil acts as a superantioxidant amongst antioxidants and a potent fighter of freeradicals.
In fact this oil is richer in essential fatty acids and tocopherolsthan argan oil , making it the most naturally effective and latesttreatments in the anti-aging revolution.
Composition :
Cactus Bio Skin is 100 % pureprickly pear seed oil extracted mechanically by cold pressingprickly pear (barbary fig) seeds without solvents.
These seeds arevery hard and contain only 5% of oil , we need 40 kilos of seeds,nearly one tonne of fruit, to obtain just one litre of this oilCactus Bio Skin Pure Barbary fig seed oil is exceptionally rich inboth vitamin E and sterols it contains more than 85% of unsaturatedfatty acid with more than 60% of linoleic acid. Omega 6 isconsidered as an essential fatty acid wich is absolutelyindispensible for many different metabolic processes of theorganism.
Prickly pearseed oil is also rich in tocopherols (1000 mg/kg)..These elementshelps to stabilize cell membranes and protect the tissues of theskin, eyes, and breast, which are more sensitive tooxidation.
Properties and cosmetic applications:
- Protects the skin against premature aging (anti-agingactivities)
- Tightens the skin and prevents premature wrinkleformation
- Promotes a beautiful and healthy complexion
- Reduces the under-eye shadows and eye circles
- Very recommendable for dry and rough Hair
- Moisturizing and revitalizing
- Helps repairing fragile, fissured and lustrelessFingernails
- Not suitable as sunless tanning oil
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% |
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- Palmitoleic acid | C16:1 | 0, 62% |
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- Stearic acid | C18:0 | 3, 22% |
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- Oleic acid | C18:1 | 22, 11% |
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- Linoleic acid | C18:2 | 61, 88% |
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- Linolenic acid | C18:3 | 0, 18% |
Directions for use :
You can apply cactus bio skin at night as an intensive anti-agingand moisturizing treatment.
Start by using cactus bio skin at night only to see how your skinlikes it.
You can then progress to twice a day if your skin needs extrahydration or you can simply apply it to dry or wrinkle-proneareas.
If you have very dry skin, also use the oil in themorning.
A little does go a long way. The oil penetrates easily, does notleave an oily residue and can even be used around the eyearea.
apply to a perfectly clean skin, massage gently with fingertipsuntil completly absorbed, prickly pear oil keeps your skin hydratedand well nourished by maintaining the moisture giving your skin ayouthful appearance.
Regular use will help to fight against dry skin, improve hydration,slow the aging process, prevent wrinkles and restore elasticity ofyour skin
Labels :
We are glad to inform you that our products carry ECOCERTlabel.
ECOCERT is a control and certification organisation accredited byEU Authorities for CE certification ,
The ECOCERT label is a mark of recognition for professionalswishing to place emphasis on superior quality.
The ECOCERT label is recognised by consumers, who, through theirconfidence, are helping to uphold a symbol of professionalism,consistency and commitment.