Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract
A pomegranate extract with polyphenols. An antioxidant that supports skin defense. 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 fruit extract (INCI Punica Granatum Fruit Extract) is a plant-derived active rich in polyphenols, mainly punicalagins and ellagic acid. In cosmetic formulas it acts as an antioxidant and usually appears alongside other ingredients in products for mature skin or with an environmental-protection focus. On efficacy, an honest read: there are in vitro data and a few small studies showing antioxidant activity of pomegranate polyphenols, but the topical clinical evidence stays modest. It works better as a supporting ingredient inside a well-built formula than as a hero active, and you should not expect a visible change from it alone. For topical use it carries no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: low irritation potential and low allergy risk, suitable for sensitive skin too. Individual reactions are possible but uncommon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract safe during pregnancy?
Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract for?
Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A pomegranate extract with polyphenols.
What's the INCI name for Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract?
The INCI name is Punica Granatum Fruit Extract. It may also appear as: Pomegranate Fruit Extract.
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