You've probably tried (and loved) a prickly pear margarita at your favorite Mexican joint, but now it's time to slather prickly pear all over your skin. Yes, it turns out this pretty pink cactus has plenty of beauty benefits: It's chock full of essential fatty acids and antioxidants, meaning it'll not only nourish your skin but also protect it from free radical damage and premature aging. Here, we've rounded up our favorite skin care products with prickly pear so you can reap all the amazing skin benefits.
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Applying moisturizer is one of the best steps you can take to keep your complexion looking all glowy. This option is formulated with prickly pear to prevent moisture loss and reduce the look of wrinkles, vitamin C to protect skin against pollution, and hyaluronic acid to plump.
Gone are the days when toners were seriously drying: Modern formulations are designed to hydrate and soften skin. Spritz on this citrusy toner formulated with prickly pear extract, hyaluronic acid, and arbutin to soothe, plump, and brighten your skin.
Reach for this product when your skin needs a little extra something-something. The variety of extracts (including prickly pear, papaya, carrot seed, and juniper) in this beauty booster do everything from adding major radiance, to calming redness, to deeply moisturizing.
Washing your face doesn't have to be a chore with this ultra-gentle cleanser. Specially created for sensitive and dry skin types with ingredients like organic prickly pear extract and organic aloe, your skin will feel oh-so-soft after cleansing.
