An extract of prickly pear fruit used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Opuntia ficus-indica fruit extract is an extract of the fruits of the prickly pear, or Indian fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, of the cactus family (Cactaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams, serums and masks.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.