Fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots, dry skin… as we age, it seems like we suddenly have a plethora of skin issues to combat. As someone with “mature skin” (I honestly hate that term), I’ve discovered a prickly pear seed oil that has been doing wonders on my skin.

What is Prickly Pear Seed Oil"

Also known as cactus oil or barbary fig oil, it’s an oil derived from the prickly pear, a member of the cactus family.

Found in Morocco, and other dry climates, it’s an oil that is rich in essential fatty acids (EFA’s), Vitamin E (Tocopherols), Phytosterols (water-binders) and Polyphenols (micronutrients.)

Face Oils Don’t Equal Oily Skin

I’ll be honest, prior to using heritage & terre’s Coeur de Cactus, I never thought too much of how life-changing this antioxidant-rich oil would be.
Having combination skin most of my life, for a time I misunderstood the relationship between oils and oily skin. I thought oils/serums = increased and/or added to oily skin.

It took until my 30’s to understand that there are products that cause the over-production of sebum (oily skin) – usually ingredients that were harsh on my skin and dry it out; and there are oils that kept it in perfect balance.

It was all a matter of educating myself and finding the right ones. A great face oil will give you what your skin needs, not make it oilier.

Cactus Oil Skin Benefits

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