The cactus is a plant that grows in arid and cold areas, it contains unique properties for its beauty and health; being a natural alternative for the care of your entire body. Within its many varieties we can qualify the prickly pear as the quintessential cactus, which grows wild and adapts to any type of soil.
It is rich in fibers It has 18 essential amino acids for the body; which is why it is widely used in almost the entire American continent. Popular for its nutritional components, This magnificent vegetable is generally consumed to lower cholesterol levels, control blood glucose and also to lose weight.
However, it hides miraculous beauty ingredients in the pulp that can help us at different times. Having a high content of flavonoids and vitamin C, it provides an amazing antioxidant action, protecting the skin from free radicals; at the same time it offers nitrogenous carbohydrates, vitamin A and those of the B complex, chlorophyll, riboflavin and proteins. It is also composed of large concentrations of vitamin K, which allows it to act on dark circles under the eyes and on small vascular branches that form on the skin.
The oil from the seeds of this plant is very moisturizing, similar to the properties of argan oil; which is ideal for dry or dehydrated skin and hair, wonderfully helping in the elasticity of the dermis, and at the same time, nourishes the hair leaving it clean and with an intense shine. The flower has a double function, it is rich in antioxidants and powerful antihistamines are obtained from it, ideal in the manufacture of hypoallergenic beauty creams.
Significantly improves the appearance of scaly nails; since its ingredients are powerful mineral agents such as magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium that act directly on the bones.
Cosmetics has developed creams, beauty treatments for skin and hair care. Soaps, moisturizing gels, shampoos, conditioners, toners, ointments, makeup lines with the ingredients of this miraculous plant have also come onto the market.
Among its most surprising properties, we can appreciate that boosts the immune system in an incredible way; therefore the beauty of the skin is preserved in an impeccable state, helping the body to defend itself against any attack by viruses or bacteria. When our body is full of health, that condition is reflected in the outward appearance.
It is even an ally against cellulite, by performing the function so that the liquids reach the bloodstream faster; reducing fat deposits and preventing swelling. In such a way that food passes better through the digestive tract, diluting the highest concentration of cells that may be cancerous and preventing the terrible development of this disease.
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The cactus fortifies the glandular, nervous, immune, circulatory, digestive and respiratory systems; in general it is a protector of our entire body. A magnificent work of nature, perfectly designed, with the purpose of providing us with well-being.