If you have a thing for exotic and unique oils, Prickly Pear Oil may just tickle your fancy! Before we learn about the beauty benefits of prickly pear oil, let’s have a look at some important facts and info. Prickly Pear Oil Profile Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica Other Names: Prickly Pear Oil is also known as cactus oil and Barbary fig seed oil Origin: The prickly pear is native to Mexico and N.America. It can now be found in Morocco, Tunisia and South Africa. Color and Smell: Its color ranges from clear to yellow to light green. It has a light nutty smell. Some say a bit like Continue Reading