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OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT WATER

CAS 90082-21-6
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Prickly pear fruit water — a soothing tropical hydrosol rich in betalains and vitamin C that calms and nourishes skin.

Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear or nopal) fruit water is obtained by steam distillation of the fruit. It contains betalains (betanin, indicaxanthin), vitamin C, and flavonoids. Betalains are potent antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. The hydrosol is used in skincare for its soothing and hydrating characteristics.

Skin benefits

  • Potent antioxidant (betalains)
  • Soothing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Vitamin C content
  • Hydrating

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Same plant / compound family

84
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT
Antioxidant
 84
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 86
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT
Humectant
 78
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
 80
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT JUICE
Skin Conditioning
 68
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FRUIT/TORREYA NUCIFERA LEAF FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE
Skin Conditioning

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