Cactus

Could Cactus be the Next Big Thing? What are the Skincare Benefits of Cactus?

Cactus is still underrated but we ate Flenta believe that is a very powerful skincare ingredient. Just think about how it stays alive and hydrated in the driest circumstances as a succulent so imagine how beneficial can be for the skin.

Why Use Cactus in Your Skincare Routine?

Just like in its plant form, cactus as a skincare ingredient helps to draw and lock in moisture thanks to the electrolytes that are strengthening the skin’s barrier. It’s rich is multiple vitamins, antioxidants, and acids that will help you see the prompt hydrating, softening, brightening and firming benefits while it can also help you fight pimples, dullness and signs of aging. And it works well with all skin types.

Hydrating Oily and Acne Prone Skin with Cactus

Hydrating oily skin can seem challenging to some but with proper hydration you can cut down on your skin’s sebum production. The cactus extract used in skin care products is rich in acids that help manage the excess sebum and help keeping the pores unclogged. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties will help you keep your skin healthy and clean with a firm and bright complexion.

Vitamins in Cactus for a Healthy Skin

Cactus is rich in many vitamins that are beneficial for the skin. Vitamin A is great for hydration and fighting pimples, but also works as an antioxidant that fights against everyday damages caused by pollution. Vitamin D helps with a clear and bright complexion while works against the aging aggressors. Cactus extract is also rich in vitamin E that is well-known for its hydrating and firming properties. It makes cactus a great healing ingredient for dry and sensitive skin. While vitamin K helps calming and soothing the skin and improve its elasticity.

Cactus for Anti-Aging and UV Protection

We all know that pollution and UV are two big enemies of a youthful skin complexion and they are basically impossible to avoid. That is why protection and prevention are important not just to avoid premature aging but also to keep a healthy, bright and dewy skin. Cactus exact is full of antioxidants and electrolytes that help prevent sun and environmental damage that speed up aging and collagen loss, making it a great anti-aging skin care ingredient.

So to sum it all up, including cactus in your routine could benefit your skin be it dry, sensitive, acne prone or oily as it promotes hydration and strengthens the skin barrier, makes dull skin dewy again and helps with anti-aging and fighting damages.

On Fletna, you can find theDewytree The Clean Lab Homme Cactus All-in-One gel for example that also utilizes cactus as one of its main ingredients. It uses bogum cactus stem extract that has five times more vitamin C than Aloe, helping deeply hydrating your skin to give it a bright, dewy finish while fighting fine lines.