The Secret to Timeless Radiance: Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Harvested from the seeds of the rare Opuntia ficus-indica cactus, also known as the Barbary Fig, Prickly Pear Seed Oil is the secret to timeless radiance. A skincare marvel treasured for centuries. Rich, silky, and remarkably lightweight, this precious oil delivers a transformative experience for the skin, awakening luminosity and restoring vitality with every drop.
It is, without a doubt, my personal favorite - a sacred staple that I return to time and again. (This is Markey š¼)
Exquisitely concentrated in essential fatty acids, amino acids, and antioxidants, Prickly Pear Seed Oil offers a rare balance of deep nourishment and featherlight absorption. It quenches thirsty skin without ever feeling heavy, leaving behind only a whisper of softness and a radiant, polished glow.
A Ritual Worth Indulging In:
Brilliant Brightening ā Reveals a fresher, more even-toned complexion, softening the look of dark spots and fatigue. Non-Comedogenic Comfort ā Perfect for all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone, without clogging pores. Nutrient-Dense Elixir ā An abundant source of skin-revitalizing vitamins and minerals. Antioxidant Defense ā Guards against environmental stressors, visibly smoothing and firming over time. Supreme Conditioning ā Infuses skin with moisture, resilience, and a satin-like suppleness. Soothing Serenity ā Calms redness, eases irritation, and restores harmony to delicate or reactive skin.
The Essence of Its Power:
Ā Ā Ā ~ Natural antibacterial action to support a clear, balanced Ā Ā Ā Ā complexion. Ā Ā Ā ~ Rapid absorption with an ethereal, weightless finish. Ā Ā Ā ~ Conditions, fortifies, protects, and renews with every Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā application.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil is more than a skincare ingredient, and it is a symbol of indulgence, purity, and enduring beauty. Elevate your daily routine with this extraordinary oil and reveal skin that glows with life, light, and effortless beauty.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished ProductsĀ - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you canĀ refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months.Ā Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dryĀ up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When PossibleĀ
Exfoliating AcidĀ - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggestĀ refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize inĀ the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if theĀ crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil out, warm it up at room temperature, and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.Ā Ā Ā
Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place.Ā Ā Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs All herbs <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location. Herbal (liquid)Ā Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place. Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.
Botanical Name: Opuntia ficus indica Origin: Morocco Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Color: Golden Yellow Derived From: TheSeeds Base Oil: Can Be Used Up to 100% Strength Shelf Life: 2 years
This stuff is really nice. I tried to buy some from a couple other companies (sorry) because I find that the price is a bit high here for a 1 oz bottle (sorry again). Both of the others were thinner, lighter in color, and had a much more subtle smell. Personally, I prefer Garden Of Wisdom's prickly pear oil. I don't understand what makes theirs so special because the other brands I found were also organic and cold pressed and mention "nutty aroma and deep golden color" on the bottle. But GOW still has much darker "stronger" (maybe more highly concentrated?) oil, I don't understand.
Hi Anna!
We're really glad you are liking the Prickly Pear!
We import ours from Morocco directly so we couldn't know for sure why other brands are cheaper but we have heard there are companies out there that dilute their oil. The other oils having a lighter color, perhaps that is what is happening or perhaps other lines are refined or processed in a different way. Ours is cold pressed and unrefined! :)
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Kathleen UK
Prickly Pear Oil
I have been using this wonderful oil for years and, after in was no longer available to buy in the UK, I have it shipped from the USA. Absolutely worth it as other similar products are not a match.
Kathleen
Thank you for the lovely review! Thank you for being willing to have this shipped overseas so you
can enjoy the ONE you want. ;-)
It truly means a lot to all of us.
All of us from the Garden of Wisdom.
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CeeCee
Light and extremely soothing
By far the most delightfully soothing oil I've tried to date. Having sensitive skin, I truly appreciate the immediate skin calming effects of this prickly pear seed oil. Combined with GOW's red raspberry seed oil, my skin feels refreshed and smooth without feeling greasy. These two oils combined far surpass any commercial blends that I have tried to date.
Hi CeeCee š
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. This happens to be my favorite oil right now so I feel your love. It's calming and comforting to the skin especially for sensitive skin profiles. When our skin feels soothed, nourished and not greasy, well, that is the topping of choice (so to speak).
We are happy to know this oil is working so well for you.
Markey
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Dianne Uhles-Johns
Love Prickly Pear Oil
The prickly pear oil is light and penetrates into the skin quickly. It leaves
my face looking refreshed in the morning!
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy to hear that you love our Prickly Pear Seed Oil. It's great to know that it leaves your skin looking refreshed and absorbs quickly. We hope you continue to enjoy the benefits of this product. Thank you for choosing our brand!
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Donna Leute
WHO KNEW!!
This is a fantastic product. Leaves my skin hydrated and smooth. I found your website threw reading how World famous Nigella Lawson loves this product. If she's happy that says alot.
Thank you for the review, Donna :-)
Nigella is certainly knowledgable in all areas of skin care.
We are honored to be in her company if only for a post.
Markey
This serum has really reduced my redness! It's especially helpful any time my skin is freaking out - it seems to reduce the time it takes for breakouts to heal. The hydration and consistency are exactly what I needed as an extra step between my hydrating toner and moisturizer. Also, a friend I was catching up with actually commented on my "glow" - I thought that was only something that happened to people with naturally good skin.
Hi Katie,
What a wonderful review, thank you! We love hearing how youāre using the Calming Moisture Serum between toner and moisturizer, and even more that itās helping calm redness and speed up healing when your skin acts up.
That āglowā compliment from your friend is the best feedback of all. Proof your skin is really happy.
Warmly,
The Garden of Wisdom Team ā¤ļø
This cream is really helping to balance my combination dehydrated skin. I'm using the lighter version. It doesn't seem to be clogging my pores or causing any breakouts, which I can't say for many other moisturizers. It's a strong contender for a permanent spot in my routine.
Thank You, Katie šā£ļø
So glad the Chamomile Cream is keeping your skin balanced and breakout-free, thatās the best outcome we could hope for!
Your GoW Team
I have very red and easily irritated skin. This product annihilates the redness overnight. I had been really struggling to find something that helped and this was the only thing that did. It didn't irritate my skin in any way when applied. If there's a moisturizer to match in the future, I volunteer as the guinea pig lol. Thank you for a wonderful product.
Hi Jen!
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. The Tepezcohuite Calming & Brightening Complex has become popular, and for the same reasons, it has helped your skin. We are so happy for you!
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I have very sensitive acne prone skin so I dont often try new things, especially masks that can be harsh. This left my skin soft and hydrated, it tingled slightly but left no redness.
Hi Jenn
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Sulfur Clearing Mask. We are pleased to hear that it worked well for your sensitive skin and left it feeling soft and hydrated. We understand the importance of using gentle products for acne-prone skin and we're glad to know this mask did not cause any redness. Thank you for giving our product a chance and we hope it continues to meet your expectations.
Have a beautiful day,
Markey
Smells divine and glides across the skin! Delicious!
Ann,
What a perfect way to describe this product.
Keep us updated with your results? It's always nice to know when products do and even when they don't give the expected results.
Markey
I have never been able to use vitamin C of any kind on my face. Not sure what the difference is here but this one works great and doesn't bother me at all! I think it's helping even out my skin tone but I've only been using it maybe a month so far and in my experience you have to give things at least three months to really see results. But so far so good!
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Florence
Seeing Results!
I got the 10 ml. size to sample the product and see if it does what it claims. My skin seems to like products with niacinamide in them so I thought it couldn't hurt to try TXA+Z. I'm happy to say that I'm beginning to see results regarding fading of stubborn after-blemish hyperpigmentation on my face and, while I use other products for this purpose as well, I think the TXA+Z is doing most of the heavy lifting at this point. I like the feel of this serum and have been using it in the morning. I'm back to get the 1 oz. size before I run out.
This product is amazing. My skin looks and feels better after only a couple of weeks. I am pleased. Thank you Mother Earth for the gifts Garden of Wisdom uses from you. Thank you Garden of Wisdom for using these gifts for our benefit. Blessings to all of you
Tepezcohuite Calming & Brightening Complex
Margie
Love the feel!
This feels great upon application. Really looking forward to seeing how it affects my skin.
As Iāve hit my 60s, the bags under my eyes are really getting bad. So so happy to have this incredible serum to help. Iām definitely noticing a difference.
Cellular Eye Complex - Age Defying Hydration for Delicate Skin