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
Where would I be without this serum? It keeps me clear and doesnāt cause any irritation to my eczema-prone skin. This is a must-have.
Jessica
Thank you for your positive feedback!
PS- your lead in line is fantastic We absolutely love to hear that the Salicylic Acid 2% Serum has been a game-changer for your skin. We always strive to provide effective and gentle products for our customers, and we're glad to know it has helped with your eczema.
Thank you for making us a must-have in your skincare routine!
Your GoW Team
Love it for my neck. Will try on my face at some point. I have Rosacea so I have to be careful with my face. Love Bakuchiol for the body too.
Hi Cynthia š
Thank you for taking the time give us a review.
It's so exciting to know the Bakuchiol p;roducts work so well with your sensitive, Rosacea skin profile.
Have a wonderful week.
Markey ā¤ļø
I love the simplicity of this formula. This makes a great nourishing and healing serum. I have to be careful with hyaluronic acid (all molecular weights) and retinol/al(s), all which tend to dehydrate my skin. Oat beta glucans bring it back to life!
Alyssa
ā.Ėā® ā®Ė.ā for leaving a review for our Oat Beta Glucans. We use this ingredient in a lot of our formulas as it is extremely healing and soothing to the skin. Actually, years ago there was a customer who did a study on this ingredient and found so many favorable reviews and testimonials from people with extreme burns and it fascinated us. Kudos to the dear lady! We're so glad to hear that it has been nourishing and healing for your skin. It's great to know that it's a helpful alternative for those who may have sensitivities to other ingredients like hyaluronic acid and retinol.
Weāre so grateful you took the time to write us.
Wishing your skin continued comfort and balance during this journey.ā”
I love the other GOW hydrating mists but has not tried this one yet. My skin is on the struggle bus this Fall. Due to weather plus perimenopause I felt like I couldnāt get enough hydration no matter what! Purchased the 1oz size of this mist to try and itās a game changer!! I just ordered the 4oz size during a sale. Never want to be without this during Fall and Winter.
Hi Michelle
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our Deep Hydrating Mist! Your enthusiasm is so cool and we really appreciate it! One of our customers in the UK gave us the idea so all the credit truly goes to her. We're so happy to hear that it's been a game changer for your winter skin struggles.
We hope it continues to provide the hydration you need during this season.
Thank you for your continued support and we're glad you took advantage of our sale to stock up on the larger size.
Have a great day and a beautiful weekend.
I've never not loved Garden of Wisdom products 100%, and this is no exception... I alternate the C3 Elixir with other GoW products (the C3 does great on off-days that I don't use peptides), and it's been a great addition to my skin's arsenal. Some products can be drying or irritating to my skin but this isn't, at all!
I have to say... Markey and the entire team at Garden of Wisdom is a blessing. They do what they do out of a passion for helping people, and crafting high-quality, clean and safe products, at an affordable price - along with the utmost customer service (and I love the little hand-written notes I get with each order :)
Thank you, Markey, Leah, Jen, and the rest of your awesome team. xo
Jamie ā¢į“ā¢
Thank you so much for sharing this. It means more than you know. We pour so much care into every formula, and hearing that the C³ Lipid Elixir is fitting so comfortably into your routine truly warms our hearts. Weāre always mindful of creating products that feel gentle, effective, and trustworthy on the skin, and feedback like yours reminds our whole team why we do what we do.
Your kind words about our little notes and our customer service touched us deeply. From all of us here at Garden of Wisdom, thank you for being part of our community and for letting us support you on your skincare journey.
Your Team @ Garden of Wisdom
Love it for my neck. Will try on my face at some point. I have Rosacea so I have to be careful with my face. Love Bakuchiol for the body too.
Bakuchiol (Sytenol®A) Botanic Facial Oil Booster
Michelle Castro
Winter Skin MUST HAVE
I love the other GOW hydrating mists but has not tried this one yet. My skin is on the struggle bus this Fall. Due to weather plus perimenopause I felt like I couldnāt get enough hydration no matter what! Purchased the 1oz size of this mist to try and itās a game changer!! I just ordered the 4oz size during a sale. Never want to be without this during Fall and Winter.
Customer Created Deep Hydrating Mist
Jamie Lyn Ross
Another WIN from Garden of Wisdom
I've never not loved Garden of Wisdom products 100%, and this is no exception... I alternate the C3 Elixir with other GoW products (the C3 does great on off-days that I don't use peptides), and it's been a great addition to my skin's arsenal. Some products can be drying or irritating to my skin but this isn't, at all!
I have to say... Markey and the entire team at Garden of Wisdom is a blessing. They do what they do out of a passion for helping people, and crafting high-quality, clean and safe products, at an affordable price - along with the utmost customer service (and I love the little hand-written notes I get with each order :)
Thank you, Markey, Leah, Jen, and the rest of your awesome team. xo
C³ Lipid Elixir
Erika Davies
I love popping this serum on to plump my fine lines
I love popping this serum on to plump my fine lines. It leaves my skin looking and feeling more supple :)
This Hair Oil is very nourishing and lightweight. I use it as a finishing touch to add shine and condition. Thank you!
Rockin Moroccan Goddess Hair Oil
Terri Froman
The Yarrow Blossom Healing Mist & Hydrating Mist is a staple in my daily upkeep!
I keep coming back to the Yarrow Blossom Healing mist. It's a staple!
Yarrow Blossom Healing and Hydrating Mist
Mike
Finally a Azelic acid product with the perfect ingredients
I have extremely reactive rosacea + POD + seb derm and have never been able to tolerate other azelaic products (Finacea, The Ordinary, Cos De Baha, etc.). They all left me flushed, burning, slick-oily and ārawā the next morning ā even at low %.
Wisdomās azelaic serum is the complete opposite. The base is incredibly gentle: no sting, no burn, no delayed flare. I can apply it at night after just a water rinse, my skin might flush for a minute (vascular rosacea doing its thing), then it calms right down. I wake up with skin that looks calm, not cooked ā still a bit oily (normal for me), but far less than before and without that angry, inflamed look.
Itās the first azelaic that actually works with my barrier instead of fighting it. If you have super sensitive, rosacea-prone, seb-derm-ish skin and thought azelaic just āisnāt for you,ā this formula is honestly worth a try.
Please can you consult with your customers if you ever want to discontinue this product? will happily stock up if that ever happens.
Azelaic Acid 8% Serum
Anonymous
FirmAge
Love this! Works for my skin & allergic reactions! š
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Marie Donald
This cream is so healing to my skin
This cream is so healing to my skin. I have a sensitivity to citrus products and get a terrible rash and my face will itch. This is the only product that calms my skin.I apply this and within a few hours the rash has diminished and the itchiness is gone. The Calendula Blossom Cream has saved my skin.
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Anonymous
Love it!
I love this product & so does my skin! For me, that is a huge blessing.