Prickly Pear Body Cream

Calming Prickly Pear Polysaccharides and omega-rich Olive and Avocado Oils boost the natural moisture barrier to refine and smooth the skin. White Wine, Beech Bud and Olive Oil Fractions, naturally high in Squalene, help nourish, condition and protect elasticity.

Omega-Rich Oils (3, 6 & 9), including Avocado Oil, Shea Butter & Olive Oil: Topical application of omega fatty acids helps to: strengthen and smooth the skin’s surface; repair the skin barrier to improve moisture and elasticity; soothe irritated, sensitive and red skin; reduce UV-induced photo damage and signs of aging; and nourish and protect skin against environmental damage moisture, regulate oil production and maintain elasticity.

Star Omega: Avocado Oil is a particularly good oil for dry skin as it has extraordinary skin penetration abilities and can nourish different skin layers. It is a very rich, highly moisturizing emollient oil that makes the skin smooth and nourished.

Beech Bud: A natural hydrating and regenerating active, derived from Beech Tree buds. The buds are chosen for their intense concentration of Polyphenols, Amino Acids, and other primary metabolites, which smooth, moisturize and help boost oxygen consumption to revitalize and energize.

Olive Oil Fractions: Rich in Phytosterol and Squalene, the unsaponifiable part of the Olive Oil is a potent antioxidant fraction that helps protect against free radical damage and glycation. It prevents moisture loss and helps restore skin suppleness.

Prickly Pear Polysaccharides: HDerived from Prickly Pear in Sicily, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract contains polysaccharides which work to increase the skin’s antioxidant capacity, help reduce inflammation, moisturize the skin and prevent skin irritations.

In vitro tests confirm these Prickly Pear Polysaccharides help protect the skin from oxidative stress, and inhibit the production of a pro-inflammatory messenger, interleukins, therefore helping reduce redness and inflammation. Similar to Hyaluronic Acid, Prickly Pear Polysaccharides hydrate and protect the skin. In vivo tests revealed improved skin moisturization over time and calmed, less irritated skin.