INCI name

OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA STEM EXTRACT

Prickly pear stem extract

An extract of the stems (pads) of the prickly pear cactus.

What it is

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of the prickly pear cactus, Opuntia ficus-indica. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in creams, gels, serums, masks and hair care products.

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.

This is a stem extract and is listed separately from prickly pear seed oil, which has its own INCI name.

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.

Products with this ingredient (34)

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