AquaCacteen™

Soothes and hydrates women’s and men’s skin

Firmness / Plumping

Hair & Scalp

Hydration / Barrier

Redness / Sensitive Skin / Wellbeing

Sun Care / Photo-Aging

AquaCacteen™ is an ultra-refined elixir from prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) that blocks the release of stress markers from sensory nerve cells in the skin, calming and soothing irritated skin. AquaCacteen™ features outstanding hydrating properties thanks to its high content of water-binding compounds.

Clinical studies conducted on both men and women showed that AquaCacteen™ was exceptionally soothing and firming for the skin. Furthermore, it was found to be very hydrating, even in rinse-off products.

The cactus raw material for AquaCacteen™ is organic certified. Available in an ECOCERT certified, in a NATURE certified and in a COSMOS approved version.

halal Natrue certified

Product Documents

Opuntia ficus-indica is a succulent cactus that is native to Mexico and is also known as prickly pear, nopal or Indian fig. The use of Opuntia as a food and medicine dates back to the Aztecs of pre-Hispanic Mexico, who revered it as a sacred plant. Opuntia also contains piscidic acid, an excellent iron chelator that prevents the formation of ROS in skin tissues by complexing Fe2+. Moreover, it contains the vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and C, the minerals potassium, calcium and magnesium.

In vitro

Inhibits the release of stress factors

In vivo

Soothes men’s skin after shaving
Long-term soothing effect on irritated skin
Firming effect on UV-treated skin
Hydration properties in a shower gel

Soothes and calms irritated skin
Hydrates the skin even in rinse-off formulation
Protects and firms the skin

AquaCacteen™ (standard version): Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (and) Glycerin (and) Phenoxyethanol (and) Aqua / Water

AquaCacteen™ O (oil-soluble version, COSMOS approved * version): Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (and) Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride

AquaCacteen™ nc (COSMOS approved *, ECOCERT certified **, NATRUE certified): Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (and) Glycerin (and) Aqua / Water

* Raw material certified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE according to the ECOCERT Standard for Natural and Organic Cosmetics available at www.ecocert.com/cosmetics

** Raw material approved by ECOCERT GREENLIFE in accordance with the COSMOS Standard

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