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Prickly Pear — Plant Apothecary No. 03
APOTHECARY No. 03 · TUNISIA & MOROCCO
Prickly Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica · found in AYA Day Elixir · OMBYRA Massage & Body Oil
glowvitamin E☀ AYA · Day✦ OMBYRA · Body
What science knows
Prickly pear seed oil is among the most tocopherol-rich oils used in skincare — significantly higher in vitamin E than argan — with linoleic acid as its leading fatty acid. That pairing is linked in cosmetic literature to antioxidant protection, suppleness, and a fast-absorbing, non-comedogenic feel. Roughly a ton of fruit yields a single litre: the apothecary's definition of precious.
What tradition says
Across North Africa the cactus fruit is summer's gift; its seed oil was reserved for special care — historically dabbed around the eyes and on weather-worn skin by Berber women.
In your ritual
In AYA, prickly pear brings the radiance: vitamin E density that supports firmness and glow.
In OMBYRA, prickly pear appears as a flower extract (Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract), adding antioxidant flavonoids to the body blend.
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