{"title":"Visible stain routine","description":"Targeted routine to help soften the appearance of dark spots and even out the complexion — radiance and antioxidant protection. Enriched with organic prickly pear seed oil.","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. 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It brings freshness and a soothing sensation — not a powerful action. Confusing it with rose essential oil, which is infinitely more concentrated, leads to expecting too much of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactic acid, the gentlest of the AHAs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its molecule is larger than that of glycolic acid, so it penetrates more slowly: less irritation at a comparable concentration. It has one useful particularity here — it is also a humectant, holding water while it exfoliates. That is what makes the pairing coherent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e After cleansing, on a cotton pad or straight from the hand. Let it absorb before your serum or cream. \u003cstrong\u003eIn the evening, preferably\u003c\/strong\u003e — AHAs increase sensitivity to sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start every other evening. 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