Textron™ Prickly Pear Oil
INCI Name: Opuntia Ficus-indica Seed Oil
Personal Care & Beauty
Description
Textron™ Prickly Pear Oil is derived from the seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica, a species of cactus widely spread in central Mexico and naturalized in the Mediterranean area. With a total content of unsaturated fatty acids up to 88%, Textron™ Prickly Pear Oil exhibits an exceptional level —up to 70% —of linoleic acid, followed by palmitic and oleic acids. The major linoleic acid present in Textron™ Prickly Pear Oil has beneficial properties for human skin, which is why it is highly valued in personal care.
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