Pomegranate extract from the fruit helps protect skin from bacteria and tighten pores with natural astringent properties.
Family
Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
84961-57-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Controls excess oil
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
Pomegranate has been revered in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Ayurvedic traditions for over 3,000 years as a powerful antioxidant and skin treatment. Both fruit and bark were used for wound healing, skin rejuvenation, and protection against aging.