Hydrogenated Punica Granatum Seed Oil
AKA “Hardened pomegranate seed oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated punica granatum seed oil
AKA: Hardened pomegranate seed oil
Essential Oil · Skin Protecting · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Barrier Support
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated Punica Granatum Seed Oil is end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Punica Granatum Seed Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Viscosity Controlling
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Pomegranate seed oil has been used in Middle Eastern, North African, and Ayurvedic medicine for antioxidant and skin-regenerating properties for centuries. Hydrogenation (20th-century process) stabilizes the oil for extended cosmetic shelf life.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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