Punica Granatum Extract
A pomegranate extract rich in polyphenols. It supports antioxidant defense and skin tone. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
An antioxidant plant extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Pomegranate extract (INCI: Punica Granatum Extract) comes from the pomegranate fruit and is rich in polyphenols, including ellagitannins. In a formula it brings antioxidant activity and is used to support skin's defence against oxidative stress and keep a firm look. On efficacy: pomegranate polyphenols have a reasonable antioxidant basis in vitro, though clinical evidence on skin stays moderate. We treat it as a supporting antioxidant active: it adds value inside a well-built formula but without promising a dramatic anti-ageing result on its own. In topical use it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding without any foreseeable risk. Tolerance is good, with low irritation and allergy potential, suitable for sensitive skin. As with any fruit extract, a sensitised person could react, though this is uncommon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punica Granatum Extract safe during pregnancy?
Punica Granatum Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Punica Granatum Extract for?
Punica Granatum Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Punica Granatum Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A pomegranate extract rich in polyphenols.
What's the INCI name for Punica Granatum Extract?
The INCI name is Punica Granatum Extract. It may also appear as: Pomegranate Extract.
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