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Humectant

OPUNTIA TUNA FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT

Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Prickly pear cactus extract — mucilage and betalain antioxidants from a desert-adapted plant deliver hydrating, soothing skin support. Edible heritage gives it a clean topical-safety record.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mucilaginous polysaccharides hydrate
  • Betalain antioxidants
  • Soothes dry, stressed skin
  • Edible cactus pedigree

Known concerns

  • Possible mechanical irritation from spine fragments — refined extracts only
  • Sparse cosmetic clinical trials

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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