Cactus gel: ingredients
What is actually inside cactus gel: Opuntia extract, prickly pear oil, aloe and the rest of the label.
What is cactus gel?
Cactus gel explained: what's in it, which cactus it comes from, how it differs from aloe, and what research does and doesn't show for skin.
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Cactus gel vs aloe vera gel
Prickly pear cactus gel and aloe vera gel compared: plant source, texture, research, safety and which to choose for oily, dry or sunburned skin.
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Opuntia stem extract explained
What Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is, how it is made, what studies show for skin hydration and repair, and how to spot it on an INCI list.
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Prickly pear oil vs cactus gel
Prickly pear seed oil and cactus gel both come from Opuntia, but one is an oil and one is a water gel. Here is when to use each and how to layer them.
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DIY cactus gel: is it worth it?
Making cactus gel from prickly pear pads at home sounds easy. Here is why spines, bacteria and short shelf life make it risky for the face, and safer alternatives.
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Korean cactus soothing gel
Why Korean cactus soothing gels became a K-beauty staple, what's typically in them, how they compare with aloe gels and how to use them.
Read guide →Cactus gel vs hyaluronic acid
Cactus gel and hyaluronic acid serums are both hydrators. Here's how they differ, which suits your skin, and whether layering them is worthwhile.
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