CLEANSE:

Feel the delicate beauty of certified organic cactus flowers working with pure castile soap to cleanse your face to it’s brightest best. A soothing, nourishing and gentle deep cleanser to leave your skin glowing and ready for moisturising.

HYDRATE:

Prickly pear seed oil contains exceptional levels of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids to renew the skin and slow the ageing process. The fast-absorbing oil delivers a high amount of linoleic acid (an omega 6 fatty acid) to hydrate dry skin and restore elasticity. Strong antioxidants protect against free radicals to improve fine lines and wrinkles. Mineral and amino acids stimulate new cell growth and reduce inflammation, while vitamin K brightens darks spots. Prickly pear seed oil is widely known as nature’s super moisturiser packed with antioxidants, fatty acids, sterols, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Scientific analysis of the seed has shown that it contains close to 70% linoleic acid- a fatty acid that delivers moisture into the skin. This along with sterols also fortifies the skin’s barrier to protect against environmental pollutants that contribute to accelerated ageing. The small molecules of linoleic acid have been shown to be effective in treating acne and restoring the oil levels of skin lacking this fatty acid.

MOISTURISE AND REPAIR:

Gentle cactus flower and prickly pear seed oil will nourish your skin, leaving it soft and radiant.

Complemented with the subtle smell of bay laurel leaf, this cream will further de-stress and tone your skin.

HOW TO USE:

1. Cleanse with the Cactus Flower Cleanser. Use the cotton pad to gently apply the cleanser in circular motions before rinsing with warm water.

2. Apply three drops of the Opuntia Regenesis Prickly Pear Seed Oil and press into face and neck.

3. Lastly apply the Cactus Flower Day Cream and gently stroke into the skin.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Use in your skincare routine after first cleansing with the Cactus Flower Cleanser. After application it can be followed either by Cactus Flower Day Cream or Cactus Flower Night Cream. Apply a few drops to your fingertips and massage onto face and neck.

This oil can also be used on its own in other areas of the body. Use it to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks by rubbing into the affected area daily. One drop smeared along the fingernails and rubbed into the cuticles helps with strengthening of the nails. It can also be used on the ends of hair to prevent split ends and as a beard oil.

INGREDIENTS (*certified organic):

prickly pear seed oil* (Opuntia ficus indica) (85%), extra virgin olive fruit oil* (Olea europaea) (15%)

 30ml

Vegan, cruelty free using hand-harvested ingredients from our certified organic farm.

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