Humectant
OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA/OPUNTIA MAXIMA LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica/maxima) leaf extract — packed with mucilaginous polysaccharides, vitamin C and betalains that hydrate and soothe skin. Widely used and very well tolerated.
Skin benefits
- Polysaccharide-driven hydration
- Antioxidant from betalains and vitamin C
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory
Known concerns
- Rare allergy possible
- Variable batch composition
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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