Opuntia ficus indica (Barbary Fig) leaf cell extract
AKA “Barbary Fig Leaf Cell Extract, Prickly Pear Leaf Cell Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Opuntia ficus indica (Barbary Fig) leaf cell extract
AKA: Barbary Fig Leaf Cell Extract, Prickly Pear Leaf Cell Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A protective extract from the prickly pear cactus leaf that helps shield skin from environmental stressors and maintain hydration.
Family
Cactaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
90082-21-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Protectant
Skin Protecting
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Shields skin from damage
Traditional Use
Prickly pear has been used in North African and Mediterranean traditional medicine for centuries to heal wounds and soothe irritated skin. The leaves were traditionally used for their cooling and regenerative properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR