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7 benefits of prickly pear seed oil for your skin
Skincare & Beauty

7 benefits of prickly pear seed oil for your skin

Radiance, softness, nourishment... here's why this rare oil is known as the "liquid gold" of natural cosmetics.

5 min read - January 12, 2025
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How to add prickly pear seed oil to your beauty routine
Beauty Routine

How to add prickly pear seed oil to your beauty routine

Morning, evening, alone or layered - the complete guide to getting the most from your Atlas Pure bottle.

4 min read - January 28, 2025
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Targanine: the women's cooperatives behind Atlas Pure
Origin & Impact

Targanine: the women's cooperatives behind Atlas Pure

In Morocco's Souss region, women's cooperatives produce a rare and precious oil.

6 min read - February 15, 2025
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The Fascinating History of the Prickly Pear
History

The Fascinating History of the Prickly Pear

From the Aztecs to the Mexican flag, from cochineal to the Australian invasion: the journey of a cactus that changed the world.

8 min read - March 15, 2026
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Prickly Pear in World Cuisine
Culture & Cuisine

Prickly Pear in World Cuisine

Mexican nopalitos, Sicilian granita, Moroccan street vendors: discover how the whole world cooks this unique fruit.

8 min read - March 18, 2026
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Economics and Sustainability of the Prickly Pear
Sustainability

Economics and Sustainability of the Prickly Pear

Low water needs, useful against erosion, a source of income for women's cooperatives: why sustainable agriculture is taking an interest in this cactus.

8 min read - March 21, 2026
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Prickly Pear vs. Other Precious Oils
Comparison

Prickly Pear vs. Other Precious Oils

Argan, rosehip, jojoba, marula: how does prickly pear seed oil compare with other precious oils?

7 min read - March 24, 2026
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How to Recognize Authentic Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Guide

How to Recognize Authentic Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Color, scent, label, certifications: a guide to avoiding the pitfalls and choosing a 100% pure oil.

7 min read - March 27, 2026
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