Antioxidant
HYDROLYZED OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Hydrolyzed prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) flower extract — antioxidants, polysaccharides, and betalains that hydrate, soothe, and protect skin. Gentle, food-grade botanical with reassuring safety profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant betalains and polyphenols
- Mucilaginous polysaccharides hydrate skin
- Anti-inflammatory and soothing
- Mild and well-tolerated
Known concerns
- Cactus glochid fragments (extremely rare in extracts)
- Botanical batch variability
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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