{"title":"Ingredients","description":"Explore our care by active ingredient: prickly pear, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamin C, ceramides and more. Actives carefully selected for their recognised cosmetic properties.","products":[{"product_id":"huile-de-figue-de-barbarie-pure","title":"Cold-pressed prickly pear seed oil – organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cold-pressed treatment oil from the seeds of \u003cem\u003eOpuntia ficus-indica\u003c\/em\u003e, harvested on the \u003cstrong\u003earid high plateaus of Algeria\u003c\/strong\u003e. Certified organic, unrefined, fragrance-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dry finish, unusual for an oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its profile is dominated by linoleic acid — 48.40% in our 2026 batch, analysed by GC-MS — alongside oleic acid (23.96%) and naturally abundant vitamin E: 137.61 mg\/100 g, of which 90% gamma-tocopherol (CRAPC analysis report no. S14-01\/2026, 30 July 2026). That is what lets it sink in quickly, without a greasy film — including on combination skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn origin with a history.\u003c\/strong\u003e The prickly pear cactus is planted on the high plateaus to hold the soil in place, as part of Algeria's \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guide-de-la-peau\/figue-de-barbarie-barrage-vert-origine-algerienne\"\u003eGreen Dam\u003c\/a\u003e. Our oil comes from small family plantations in those regions. Harvested by hand, fruit by fruit: it takes roughly a tonne of fruit for a litre of oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it is for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry and mature skin first, for suppleness and comfort. Combination skin, applied locally on the dry areas. Well tolerated by sensitive skin: a single-ingredient formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two to three drops, warmed between the palms then pressed onto the face. As the \u003cstrong\u003elast step\u003c\/strong\u003e of your routine, after your cream — the order is what matters. Preferably in the evening; one drop in the morning on dry skin, before sun protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does not do.\u003c\/strong\u003e An oil does not hydrate in the strict sense: it supplies lipids and limits evaporation. It completes a serum or a cream, it does not replace them — and it never replaces sun protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber bottle, closed after use, away from light and heat. A discreet, plant-like smell; a sharp smell means the oil has oxidised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil*. *from organic farming. No fragrance, no essential oils, no parabens, no silicones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nopal Life","offers":[{"title":"15 mL","offer_id":57201878204790,"sku":"SN-HFB-15","price":40.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/2215\/3078\/files\/huile-de-pepins-de-figue-de-barbarie-pressee-a-froid-bio-nopal-lifehuile-de-pepins-de-figue-de-barbarie-pressee-a-froid-bio-nopal-lifehuile-visagenopal-life-sho-3593818.png?v=1780220619"},{"product_id":"savon-exfoliant-regenerant-figue-de-barbarie-100-g","title":"Organic exfoliating soap – dull, rough skin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn organic soap with \u003cstrong\u003eprickly pear seed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, olive oil and \u003cstrong\u003eseed powder\u003c\/strong\u003e. The powder exfoliates, the oils make up for it. No harsh sulphates, no parabens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo jobs in a single step.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is the point of this format: the ground seed powder mechanically lifts dead surface cells, while the fats in the soap prevent the stripping that usually follows an exfoliation. Skin comes out smooth without coming out tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe powder comes from the pressing.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the same seeds the oil is extracted from: what remains after pressing is ground and put back to use. Nothing is wasted in that chain, and the grain obtained is fine and even — gentler than a crushed fruit stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e On damp skin, lather between the hands then massage in small circles, without pressing: it is the grain that works, not the pressure. Rinse with lukewarm water. \u003cstrong\u003eTwo to three times a week\u003c\/strong\u003e, no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace or body?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both, but not the same way. On the face, a few seconds are enough. On elbows, knees or heels, take longer — the skin there is thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfterwards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exfoliated skin takes up what you apply next: this is the right moment for an oil or a cream. And \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/academie-routines-protection-solaire\"\u003esun protection\u003c\/a\u003e the following morning, as after any exfoliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does not do.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not refine pores and it does not make blackheads disappear: the grain works at the surface, not inside the pore. 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No preservatives, no additives: you mix it when you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a powder.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mask without water needs no preservative system — water is what makes a cosmetic vulnerable to micro-organisms. The formula is therefore reduced to the active itself. In exchange, you prepare the day's dose and keep nothing back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the powder contains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prickly pear seeds are what remains after the oil has been pressed. They retain antioxidants, minerals and a lipid fraction. Finely ground, they also add a light mechanical action when rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to prepare it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix a teaspoon of powder with a little lukewarm water or floral water, until you have a supple paste — neither runny nor stiff. Apply in an even layer to a clean face, avoiding the eye area. Leave on for ten to fifteen minutes, without waiting for it to dry completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse with lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e, rolling the paste under damp fingers rather than rubbing: the grain then acts as a very gentle scrub. Pat dry, then apply your usual care — skin is particularly receptive at that point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once or twice a week. The reliable marker is how skin feels the next day: supple skin means the rhythm is right, tight skin means the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it does not do.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mask works at the surface and its effect is temporary: it brings radiance and softness, it does not transform the skin. Nor does it replace daily care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable\u003c\/strong\u003e for dull, dehydrated or tired skin, including sensitive skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nopal Life","offers":[{"title":"120 g","offer_id":57201877320054,"sku":"SN-MFB-120","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/2215\/3078\/files\/masque-visage-bio-a-la-poudre-de-pepins-de-figue-de-barbarie-eclat-nutrition-nopal-lifemasque-visage-bio-a-la-poudre-de-pepins-de-figue-de-barbarie-eclat-nutrit-1550498.png?v=1780220602"},{"product_id":"creme-regenerant-figue-de-barbarie","title":"Rich organic night cream with prickly pear","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn organic night cream with \u003cstrong\u003eprickly pear seed oil\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with \u003cstrong\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/strong\u003e, glycerin and vitamin E. Rich texture, without a greasy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe house signature active.\u003c\/strong\u003e The prickly pear seed oil comes from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/guide-de-la-peau\/figue-de-barbarie-barrage-vert-origine-algerienne\"\u003efamily plantations on the Algerian high plateaus\u003c\/a\u003e. Its profile, dominated by linoleic acid, gives it a dry finish that is unusual for a rich oil — and that is what makes it possible to work it into a nourishing cream without ending up with a heavy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat niacinamide adds.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the best-documented actives in cosmetics. In well-tolerated formulas, it contributes to the appearance of skin texture, to an even complexion and to the comfort of the skin barrier. 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