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The Prickly Pear, also called Opuntia Ficus Indica , is a cactus with amazing properties. Its thorny branches hide a treasure trove of moisture: the pulp of the Prickly Pear.

Adapted to survive in arid environments, the blades of this spectacular plant, sometimes several meters high, are extremely rich in water and sugars, perfect allies for hydration.

Protected by thick thorns, the pulp of the prickly pear preserves an incredible reservoir of nutrients: complex carbohydrates containing pectins and polysaccharides.

This jelly locks in water and nutrients to deliver them gradually to your skin, ensuring long-lasting protection and hydration.

Its exceptional ability to retain water and provide immediate hydration gives the pulp of the Prickly Pear the same moisturizing power as hyaluronic acid, with the added benefit of regenerative, protective, healing and anti-irritation properties for the epidermis. This treasure of the desert is the ally of irritated and sensitive skin thanks to the richness of its composition and its ability to form a protective barrier against external aggressions.

Unlike hyaluronic acid, prickly pear pulp is a pure natural active ingredient, meaning it is not derived from biotechnology. It is 100% natural, vegan, and upcycled, since the jelly from the leaves is recovered during the harvest of prickly pears, the edible fruits of the Opuntia plant.

This golden-colored oil is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of Camelina, a plant with small, delicate yellow flowers. Although cultivated in Europe for several millennia, discoveries about the multiple virtues of Camelina oil are relatively recent.

The richness and balance of its composition in essential fatty acids, omega 3, 6 and 9, gives this oil essential aesthetic properties. These essential fatty acids participate in the reconstruction of cell membranes and therefore in the regeneration of skin cells. It effectively soothes sensitive, irritated and delicate skin, and accelerates the healing of damaged skin.

Its richness in vitamin E, a natural antioxidant, also helps fight wrinkles and signs of aging.

This small shrub is a fascinating plant. Sometimes called witch hazel, witch hazel offers golden blooms in winter, its branches covered in a profusion of highly fragrant flowers with fine yellow, orange, or garnet petals.

Witch hazel hydrosol is distilled from the leaves, bark, and twigs. This distillate is known for its purifying, antiseptic, astringent, and sebum-regulating properties, ensuring clear, clear skin by directly addressing imperfections. The skin is evened out and the complexion is fresher.

Witch hazel water is also an exceptional tonic, thanks to its action on microcirculation, which makes it an ally of choice for a radiant complexion.

By being infused with Witch Hazel hydrosol, L'Art du Portrait takes advantage of the richness in antioxidants of this water, thus creating a refreshing treatment for mature skin.