In cosmetics plant-originated substances and ingredients are common. One of such natural substances that is worth recognizing is surely cactus extract. This plant shouldn’t be associated only with the sharp thorns but with the precious substances and beneficial action that it can offer to skin and hair. Find out how cactus works when added to hair and body care products.

Cactus in cosmetics

Cactus, just like aloe, is put into the group of succulents which are plants that gather water and can survive in incredibly bad conditions. Therefore, many cosmetic manufacturers make use of cactus water to produce for example Opuntia ficus-indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil. What’s interesting, some products contain tiny parts of cactus – flesh or steam.

Cactus – beauty benefits

When applied to hair and body care products, cactus:

• moisturises hair and skin;
• eases hair combing and styling;
• makes skin more firm;
• supplies body with vitamins E and K as well as omega-6 fatty acid;
• combats free radicals;
• regenerates and soothes irritations;
• accelerates healing up of cuts and prevents skin breaking out.

Cactus application in cosmetics

Cactus water is used in many hair and body care products. You can find this natural substance in:

• gentle under eye creams that contain UV filters;
• body balms to moisturise, nourish and smooth skin;
• lip balms that deliver moisture and smoothing;
• face creams and gels that prevent dehydration;
• hair oils combating water loss from hair;
• facial masks that nourish, give oxygen and leave skin with healthy shine;
• scrubs that exfoliate and cleanse epidermis;
• hair shampoos combating greasy hair problem.