Blend Prickly Pear Seed Oil with Hazelnut Oil and Squalane oils for a balancing skincare product. Consider using a little Geranium Essential Oil as well as Palmarosa Essential Oil to further enhance the effect.
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
C16:0 Palmitic Acid 10% to 20%
C16:1 Palmitoleic Acid 0.5% to 2%
C18:0 Stearic Acid 2% to 5%
C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 15% to 30%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 50% to 65%
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) max 1.5% to 4%
Saponification Value mgKOH / g 183-195
Cosmetic Functions:
According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Prickly Pear Seed Oil are:
Emollient
To view more information, visit the Cosing Database here