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Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Prickly Pear Face Oil
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Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Our USDA Organic certified prickly pear seed oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus, grown in Morocco. Single-ingredient. No fillers. No fragrance. Bottled by Love Organics in Australia. Free shipping over $120.
Prickly pear seed oil comes only from the tiny seeds inside the cactus fruit, and each seed holds very little oil. Making genuine seed oil takes a large amount of fruit, careful separation of the seeds and slow cold pressing, which is why it costs more than common oils like argan or rosehip.
Prickly Pear Oil Benefits for Skin
Designed to support the appearance of:
- Mature-looking skin
- Skin lacking radiance or glow
- Dry and dehydrated skin
- Uneven-looking skin texture
- Sensitive-feeling skin
Naturally rich in tocopherols (vitamin E), linoleic acid (omega-6), beta-sitosterol and antioxidants. Commonly described as low on the comedogenic scale, though these ratings aren’t standardised, so patch test before first use.
USDA Certified Organic
Single Ingredient: Opuntia ficus-indica Seed Oil
100% Pure Seed Oil
USDA Certified Organic
Cold pressed from certified organic Opuntia ficus-indica seeds grown in Morocco.
One ingredient
100% prickly pear seed oil. No carrier oils, no fragrance, no fillers.
Bottled in Australia
Bottled by Love Organics in Australia and shipped Australia-wide.
Australia-wide shipping rates: East Coast Metro (NSW, VIC, QLD & ACT) Standard $11.95 / Express $19.95, SA & TAS Standard $13.95 / Express $21.95, WA & NT Standard $16.95 / Express $24.95. Free standard shipping on all Australian orders over $120.
We dispatch within 48 hours however, please expect longer dispatch times during sales and busier periods. We work quick, because we know there's nothing worse than waiting for your package to arrive!
All orders are sent with Australia Post. Most arrive within 2–6 business days, though timing can vary as deliveries are managed by Australia Post. Tracking details are shared once your order is on the way.
Free over $120
Certified Organic
30-Day Promise
No Fillers or Carrier Oils
Lightweight Facial Oil
Cold Pressed in Morocco
USDA Certified Organic
Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil Key Benefits
Hydrates & Conditions
Naturally high in linoleic acid and other skin-conditioning fatty acids, prickly pear seed oil helps maintain moisture and leave skin feeling soft, smooth and supple.
Antioxidant-Rich Oil
Prickly pear seed oil naturally contains tocopherols, phenolic compounds and other antioxidant components that make it a valued botanical oil in modern skincare.
Supports Radiant-Looking Skin
Its lightweight texture and fatty-acid profile make it well suited to daily facial care, helping condition dry or dull-looking skin without a heavy finish.
Face, Nails & Cuticles
Use a few drops as a facial oil or massage into dry areas, nails and cuticles for simple everyday conditioning.
What Makes Prickly Pear Seed Oil So Valuable for Skin?
Prickly pear seed oil is naturally rich in skin-conditioning fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, alongside oleic acid and naturally occurring tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolic compounds. This distinctive composition is one reason Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil has become highly valued in facial skincare.
Why its natural profile matters:
- Rich in linoleic acid helps condition the skin and support a soft, supple feel
- Naturally contains vitamin E compounds including tocopherols with antioxidant activity
- Lightweight facial oil nourishes and conditions without the heavy feel of some richer botanical oils
Cold pressing helps preserve the oil’s natural colour, aroma and fatty-acid profile without the need for added fragrance, fillers or carrier oils.
At Love Organics, our USDA Certified Organic Moroccan Prickly Pear Seed Oil is cold pressed from Opuntia ficus-indica seeds and bottled in Australia.
The result is a pure, single-ingredient face oil made for daily skincare, dry areas, nails and cuticles.
WHY USE ORGANIC PRICKLY PEAR SEED OIL?
Traditionally Valued in Morocco, Made for Modern Skincare
Prickly pear seed oil is pressed from the tiny seeds of Opuntia ficus-indica, a cactus widely grown across Morocco and other dry Mediterranean regions. The fruit has long been valued locally, while the seed oil has become especially sought after in modern facial skincare because of its distinctive fatty-acid and antioxidant profile.
Love Organics Prickly Pear Seed Oil is 100% pure, USDA Certified Organic and cold pressed in Morocco. Naturally rich in linoleic acid and containing tocopherols, phytosterols and other plant compounds, it has a lightweight feel that makes it well suited to daily facial care.
Rather than relying on added fragrance, silicones or carrier oils, each bottle contains pure Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil for simple, ingredient-focused skincare.
Where Our Prickly Pear Seed Oil Comes From
Love Organics Prickly Pear Seed Oil begins with organically grown Opuntia ficus-indica cactus fruit sourced from Morocco.
The tiny seeds are separated from the fruit before being cold pressed to extract the oil. Because each seed contains only a small amount of oil, genuine prickly pear seed oil requires a significant amount of raw material and careful processing.
Our oil is USDA Certified Organic, cold pressed in Morocco and bottled in Australia, with no carrier oils, fillers, synthetic fragrance or unnecessary additives.
What Does Prickly Pear Seed Oil Feel Like?
Pure prickly pear seed oil has a naturally lightweight, silky texture that absorbs readily into the skin without the heavy finish associated with some richer facial oils.
Its colour can range from pale golden yellow to yellow-green, and its natural aroma is typically mild and slightly earthy. Small differences in colour and aroma between batches are normal with minimally processed botanical oils.
Skincare tip: Apply 2–3 drops to slightly damp skin after water-based serums to help spread the oil evenly across the face and neck.
A Botanical Oil Rooted in Morocco
Prickly pear, botanically known as Opuntia ficus-indica, is a cactus adapted to dry climates and widely cultivated throughout Morocco. While the fruit itself is well known as a food, the seeds inside it contain a small amount of highly valued botanical oil.
Moroccan Origin
Prickly pear cactus grows extensively in Morocco, where the fruit and seeds are harvested and processed for food, cosmetic and agricultural uses.
Oil From the Seed
Prickly pear seed oil is pressed from the tiny seeds inside the fruit. It should not be confused with prickly pear fruit extract, cactus extract or essential oil.
A Naturally Small Yield
The seeds contain relatively little oil compared with many common oil crops, which helps explain why authentic prickly pear seed oil is more labour-intensive and expensive to produce.
Modern Skincare Interest
Today, prickly pear seed oil is valued in facial skincare for its naturally high linoleic-acid content, tocopherols and lightweight skin feel.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 30 reviews.
I love all the oils I have from Love Organics!!! I love all the oils I have from Love Organics!!! I have been using the prickly pear and reship and the sea buckthorn for a year now and I absolutely love them!!! I just got the Argan oil as well for my hair, as I surf a lot. Can't wait to see how it works. + The new packaging is so cool and so beautiful. love love love
Love these minis so much! Sooo cute!! These oils are luxuriously gorgeous! I use them as my slip for an evening gua sha ritual. I also love to use the oils in the morning after applying my serums and in replacement to my moisturiser to add a deeper lock in of moisture. These oils also work perfectly with my tinted moisturiser by adding just one or two drops of oil for a more nourishing glow.
My skin is loooving this up! Such a nourshing oil
Stunning on the skin! Absolutely stunning, quality product! My new morning and evening routine after cleansing the face. I feel my skin has become plumper and glowing!
Love it, great moisturiser, good for my mature skin on my face. Love it.
Feels Good Have lurched this product a few times. Good for skin and clean can't beat it.
I thought I’d write the Review after my first I thought I’d write the Review after my first bottle. Result Unbelievable. I’m low maintenance kinda girl no makeup no fancy skin care. I recently noticed fine lines creeping in. So in comes the prickly pear oil. Now I’ve used my first bottle I’ve noticed no new lines and the lines that were there look ironed out. I think the oil hydrates the wrinkles & relaxes the skin. This stuff is GOLD!! It’s my forever oil. Highly recommend it
GREAT PROMPT SERVICE AND QUALITY PRODUCT Can’t fault the service, it was very prompt. Love their oils…. Great quality
Amazing experience I’m absolutely loving the versatility of this pack! It’s made my skin feel so fresh and nice!
Amazing
Excellent product I used this oil for a week now and already see the difference. Absolutely love this product now.
Beautiful 😍 What. Can. I. Say. The. Oil. Speaks. For. It. Self love love thank you
Love the convenience__So easy! I like the larger bottles BUT the small bottles are so handy to keep on the go & travelling. Its the best idea! :) Love your genuine & great quality brand that I can trust. Thankyou so very, very much * * * * *
Great skincare I have been using the product for a few weeks now and I can see the difference in my skin. I use it morning and night. I also use it on my arms and legs for a natural healthy glow. I have noticed more firmness and less pigmentation on my skin. Thank you.
Prickly pear oil and sea buckthorn oil Recently started using this for the day and use my seabuckthorn in the evenning and I’m loving the texture of the oils, I feel a difference and my face is more moisturised. I know the benefits are amazing so i look forward to letting the bottles and seeing what it’s done for my skin
Impressed with the speed of delivery when ordering Prickly Pear. Feels good on my skin, has cleared up redness I experience and works well under my moisturiser.
A great duo! I love the purity of these oils! So easy to use and my skin is so smooth and bright . I use the pricky pear for my facial cupping, it's wonderful. A great price point means i can continue to use both oils.
Prickly pear oil I am loving the feel of your prickly pear oil on my face. Using it every night. Have not tried the Rose oil as yet but it smells divine. Thank you
Beautiful produsts Very moisturizing & skin looks & feels so soft! Fine lines reducing on my face. Very happy with results so far 💕
Prickly pear I love this product keeps my skin looking young and supple I recommend it to everyone
Prickly Pear Oil Prickly Pear Oil absorbs quickly, on my face and neck. Leaving it soft and well nourished. Prompt delivery was a bonus. Will continue to use product.
Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Prickly Pear Face Oil
Prickly Pear Oil This is my second purchase of Love Organics - Prickly Pear Oil. It is a beautiful oil that soaks into the skin leaving no oily residue but leaves the skin soft and silky smooth. I use it on my face and body and I love the results. I am a great fan of this company’s products and have never been disappointed by the quality.
Plump and Glow Duo Very nice product 👌 top quality oils , my skin has improved in just 2 weeks.
Prickly pear oil I’ve only been using this oil for less than a week and I see and feel a difference in my skin. I love this oil. Thx you!
Feels beautiful on skin.
Plump and Glow Duo totally amazing It feels great on and easy to apply, cannot tell results yet for still early to see any changes for I only just started using product
The organic prickly pear is truly amazing. The preparation of this oil is of the highest quality I’ve tried producing impressive results. Thank you for this unique production!
Wow I can’t believe the uses for this, can’t wait to try it myself 😍
The Love Organics difference
Why Choose Love Organics Prickly Pear Seed Oil?
Not every product labelled “prickly pear oil” is necessarily pure seed oil.
Love Organics uses 100% Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, cold pressed in Morocco from certified organic seeds, with no carrier oils, synthetic fragrance or fillers.
Love Organics Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Other
USDA Certified Organic
100% Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
Cold pressed in Morocco
No carrier oils or fillers
No added fragrance
Single-ingredient facial oil
Protective glass packaging
Australian owned & shipped
Prickly pear vs rosehip vs argan
| Prickly Pear | Rosehip | Argan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressed from | Cactus fruit seeds (Opuntia ficus-indica) | Rose hip seeds | Argan kernels (Argania spinosa) |
| Origin | Morocco | Lesotho | Morocco |
| Feel | Very light, silky, absorbs quickly | Lightweight, fast-absorbing | Lightweight; also used on hair |
| Natural highlights | Linoleic acid, vitamin E (tocopherols), phytosterols | Linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids, carotenoids, natural vitamin A (trans-retinoic acid) | Oleic and linoleic acids, vitamin E |
| Best for | A light daily face oil, mature or dull-looking skin | Dry or dull-looking skin, uneven-looking texture | Hair, body, nails and dry skin |
| Sizes | 30ml · 10ml | 30ml · 10ml | 30ml · 10ml |
Not sure? The 10ml size is an easy way to try prickly pear first. Many people use rosehip oil in the evening and prickly pear in the morning. For hair, argan oil is the better choice.
How to Choose the Best Prickly Pear Seed Oil in Australia
When choosing prickly pear seed oil, look beyond the front label. A high-quality facial oil should clearly identify the botanical ingredient, where it comes from, how it is extracted and whether anything else has been added.
How to Use Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
A simple, lightweight facial oil for everyday skincare.
Use It on Your Face
Apply 2–3 drops of prickly pear seed oil to clean, slightly damp skin.
Gently press or massage the oil over the face and neck until absorbed.
It can be used:
- In the morning
- In the evening
- After water-based serums
- Before sunscreen during the day
- After moisturiser as the final oil step at night
Start with a small amount. A few drops are generally enough for the entire face.
Use It on Dry Areas, Nails & Cuticles
Massage a small amount into dry areas of skin, nails or cuticles as needed.
Prickly pear seed oil can also be blended with a favourite moisturiser by adding one or two drops before application.
Patch test before first use, particularly if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
Suggested Use Guide
| Use | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Face | 2 to 3 drops | Morning and/or evening |
| Face & neck | 3 to 4 drops | As needed |
| Mixed with moisturiser | 1 to 2 drops | As needed |
| Nails & cuticles | 1 drop | As needed |
| Dry skin areas | 1 to 2 drops | As needed |
Storage
Store your organic prickly pear seed oil in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Replace the cap firmly after each use and keep the bottle closed when not in use to help maintain freshness and protect the oil from unnecessary air and light exposure.
Warnings
- For external use only
- Patch test before first use
- Avoid direct contact with eyes
- Do not apply to broken or irritated skin
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use if the product seal is broken
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Common Questions About Organic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
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Prickly pear seed oil is a botanical oil pressed from the small seeds inside the fruit of Opuntia ficus-indica. It is commonly used as a facial oil because of its lightweight texture and naturally occurring fatty acids, tocopherols and other plant compounds.
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The terms are often used interchangeably, but genuine prickly pear seed oil specifically comes from the seeds. Products labelled simply “prickly pear oil” may sometimes contain fruit extracts, infused oils or blends, so checking the ingredient list is important.
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Prickly pear seed oil is widely used as a facial oil because it is lightweight and naturally rich in skin-conditioning fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid. It can help leave skin feeling soft, conditioned and supple.
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Yes, it can be used daily if it suits your skin. Start with 2–3 drops once per day and adjust according to how your skin responds.
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Prickly pear seed oil is commonly described as low on the comedogenic scale, but these ratings are not standardised and are no guarantee of how an oil will behave on your skin. Skin responses vary, so patch test before first use.
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No. Prickly pear seed oil is a fixed botanical oil pressed from cactus seeds. It is not an essential oil and does not need to be diluted in a carrier oil before normal facial use.
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The seeds inside prickly pear fruit contain only a small amount of oil. Producing genuine seed oil therefore requires a large quantity of fruit, seed separation and careful pressing, making it considerably more labour-intensive than many common botanical oils.
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Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the cap firmly closed.
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Order direct from Love Organics, with Australia-wide shipping and free standard shipping on orders over $120.