Antioxidant ingredient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
A general (non-part-specific) extract from prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) providing betalain antioxidants, polyphenols, and polysaccharides for antioxidant and skin-soothing benefits.
Also known as: prickly pear extract, cactus pear extract, nopal extract, barbary fig extract
AntioxidantSoothingSkin-conditioningHydrating
Benefits
- ✓Rich in betalain pigments with potent antioxidant activity
- ✓Helps neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress
- ✓Soothes and calms irritated skin
- ✓Supports skin hydration and barrier function
Watch for
- ⚠Generally well tolerated; rare sensitization possible in individuals with cactus plant allergies
