Opuntia ficus indica (Barbary Fig) leaf cell extract
AKA “barbary fig leaf cell extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Opuntia ficus indica (Barbary Fig) leaf cell extract
AKA: Barbary fig leaf cell extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
opuntia ficus indica (barbary fig) leaf cell extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Cactaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
90082-21-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant Protection
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR