Let the rave around products with cactus begin! The plant is going to be your new favorite ingredient in anything and everything you put on your body and hair.
"Cactus contains a large amount of linoleic acid, which is a fatty acid that stimulates healthy cell turnover; vitamin E, which helps skin retain moisture; and flavonoids, which are anti-inflammatory. It's soothing, reduces inflammation, and keeps the skin better hydrated," says Joanna Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Skin Care Collection [1] and Salon, located in New York City. Her pick for best cacti? Prickly pear, because "it contains the most antioxidants." Find 16 buys that use the ingredient ahead.
Hair Care
Garnier Fructis with Active Protein Moisture Lock Fortifying Shampoo with Cactus Extract [3] ($3)
Ouidad Moisture LockTM Leave-In Conditioner [4] ($26)
Dabur Vatika Wild Cactus Anti Breakage Shampoo [5] ($21)
Christophe Robin Intense Regenerating Balm With Rare Prickly Pear Oil [6] ($60)
Skin Care
Succulent Skin Gel [7] ($25)
Tata Harper Purifying Mask [8] ($65)
Amarte Aqua Lotion ($75) [9]
clarisonic Refining Skin Polish [10] ($25)
Pacifica Cactus Water Micellar Cleansing Tonic [11] ($12)
Becca First Light Filter Face Primer [12] ($38)
Kiehl's Cactus Flower & Tibetan Ginseng Hydrating Mist [13] ($17)
Herbivore Moon Fruit Superfruit Night Treatment [14] ($58)
Pacifica Cactus Water Makeup Removing Wipes [15] ($6)
Body Care
Ahava Mineral Body Lotion - Prickly Pear & Moringa [16] ($28)
Pacifica Cactus & Kale Lotion [17] ($14)
Ahava Mineral Hand Cream - Cactus & Pink Pepper [18] ($24)