A hydrolate from the stems (cladodes) of the prickly pear, listed as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Opuntia ficus-indica stem water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the stems (cladodes) of the prickly pear, Opuntia ficus-indica, of the cactus family (Cactaceae), a type of hydrolate. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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.
The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents of the distillate. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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.