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 🌼)
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 – Reveals a fresher, more even-toned complexion, softening the look of dark spots and fatigue. Non-Comedogenic Comfort – Perfect for all skin types, including sensitive and blemish-prone, without clogging pores. Nutrient-Dense Elixir – An abundant source of skin-revitalizing vitamins and minerals. Antioxidant Defense – Guards against environmental stressors, visibly smoothing and firming over time. Supreme Conditioning – Infuses skin with moisture, resilience, and a satin-like suppleness. Soothing Serenity – Calms redness, eases irritation, and restores harmony to delicate or reactive skin.
The Essence of Its Power:
~ Natural antibacterial action to support a clear, balanced complexion. ~ Rapid absorption with an ethereal, weightless finish. ~ Conditions, fortifies, protects, and renews with every 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 Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. 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 dry 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 Possible
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the 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.
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. 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) 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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Melanie McCarthy
Absolutely Love this oil!!
I have quite a variety of carrier oils from GOW that I rotate depending on what my skin needs and love each and every one, but I absolutely love the way my skin looks and feels when I use the prickly pear, to me it feel light and smoothing, has the faintest natural smell which I love in the carrier oils, and just feels so great on the skin!! I love using it under my eyes especially!!!
Hi Melanie ❀
Thank you for sharing this; it was such a joy to read. Prickly Pear Seed Oil is actually one of my personal favorites as well, for that light, smoothing feel and the way it sits so comfortably on the skin.
I love hearing how you’re using it, especially around the eyes.
Thank you for being here and for such a thoughtful note.
Markey ˚˖ִ໋͙֒✧
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Beverly Katzenberger
So far I like the PPSO and the way the oil quickly absorbs into the skin
So far I like the PPSO and the way the oil quickly absorbs into the skin. The only issue is that I keep forgetting that I have it in the refrigerator.
Hi Beverly 🙌
Thank you for the PPSO ~ Prickly Pear Seed Oil ~ review.
This is truly one of our favorites here and most definitely my favorite!
It's cute that you forgot your oil in the fridge! We have all done that numerous times. You can decant some into a
smaller bottle to keep on your bathroom counter. It will remain stable, just not be sweetly chilled.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and beautiful skin in the new year. ⋆꙳•❅‧*₊⋆☃︎‧*❆₊⋆
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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 😍
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
I use this at night with a few drops of an oil and it’s the perfect level of moisture for my skin, even during winter. Heavy creams cause issue for me and this is perfect.
Hi Harmony ♡
Thank you for talking about this. It is a great product (Decadent Oat Infusion) but
also you mention the perfect routine.
Just a bit of a serum and a few drops of oil works for so many people.
⋆.˚✮ ✮˚.⋆ for taking your journey with us.
You have been around for quite some time and it greatly appreciated.
Your GoW Family (and we mean it!) (me) (Jen) (Hunter) 🙎♀️ (Nichole)♀️ (Maylee) (Kyle) (Hannah)
Amazingly enough... this stuff really seems to be making a difference for the skin under and around my eyes. I'm pleasantly surprised by this eye treatment. I especially love that it is all natural and no silicones, which my skin seems to immensely dislike. I have only been using for a short time but so far am very impressed. I definitely plan to order again!
Rhonda ❤️
We’re so glad to hear this has been making a difference for you, especially so early on.
The eye area can be delicate, so it means a lot to hear it’s feeling like a good fit.
We also understand how important it is to avoid ingredients that don’t agree with your skin, so
we’re happy this has been a comfortable option for you.
Thank you for sharing this with us, and we’re grateful to be part of your routine. ☺️☺️☺️
The Yarrow Blossom mist is great! It calms my sensitive and irritated skin. I have been looking for something like this for a long time. I'm so happy that I found it!
Kim
We’re so happy you found this and that it’s been a calming support for your skin. Sensitive, irritated skin can be such a challenge, so it means a lot to hear this has been a good fit for you.
Thank you for sharing this with us. We’re truly grateful you found your way to it.
My skin is both reactive and acne-prone. Stuff like Stridex pads are too drying, and I reacted to something in the gentler CosRx blackhead power liquid. So it's nice to have a simple product with a short ingredients list! If my skin has decided to play nice with it by the time I finish the sample, I will buy a full size.
Hi Beans
We’re so glad this has been a comfortable fit for your skin so far. We know how challenging it can be to find something that works well for both reactive and acne-prone skin without causing dryness or irritation.
Simple, gentle formulations are something we care deeply about, so it means a lot to hear that your skin is responding well.
We hope it continues to treat you kindly, and we’d love to be part of your routine if you decide to move to a full size.
Markey
This stuff is amazing. It gets all the gunk out of your pores and makes your skin glow with such clarity. I’ve been using this cleansing oil for about 10 years now. I’ll never use anything else. It helped balance my extremly oil acne prone skin as well.
⋆.˚✮ ✮˚.⋆ for this lovely review of the Blemish Prone Cleansing Oil!
Gunk is a perfect descriptive word for a well balanced cleansing oil.
We are so grateful to be part of your routine and wish you the very
best on your skincare journey.
I use this at night with a few drops of an oil and it’s the perfect level of moisture for my skin, even during winter. Heavy creams cause issue for me and this is perfect.
Decadent Oat Enriched Emulsion (No Essential Oils)
rhonda dawley
Amazingly enough
Amazingly enough... this stuff really seems to be making a difference for the skin under and around my eyes. I'm pleasantly surprised by this eye treatment. I especially love that it is all natural and no silicones, which my skin seems to immensely dislike. I have only been using for a short time but so far am very impressed. I definitely plan to order again!
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Anonymous
Products and customer service couldn't be better
Products and customer service couldn't be better.
Customer Service Unmatched.
Patience Always very patient and professonal.
Garden Of Wisdom Skincare
Kim
The Yarrow Blossom mist is great!
The Yarrow Blossom mist is great! It calms my sensitive and irritated skin. I have been looking for something like this for a long time. I'm so happy that I found it!
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Anonymous
Very nice ingredients
Very nice ingredients.
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