Mexican cactus extract

OPUNTIA FICUS INDICA STEM EXTRACT

Mexican catcus extract or Nopal, is also called prickly pear. Accustomed to growing in very arid environments, this active ingredient is a specialist in water retention. It stores a large quantity of mucilage in its leaves to maintain an optimal level of hydration despite extreme conditions.

Applied to the skin, Nopal gives an immediate effect of freshness and hydration to epithelial cells.

Rich in piscidic acid, a very powerful chelating agent, it captures Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions before they form free radicals and oxidize the tissues.