Punica granatum fruit extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Punica granatum fruit extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Pomegranate fruit extract helps condition and soften skin. Rich in antioxidants, this natural ingredient from Iran and India leaves skin feeling nourished and smooth.
Family
Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Formula
C188H186Cl6F6N16O20S7
Mol. Weight
3541.00
CAS #
84961-57-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Pomegranate fruit has been used for over 3,000 years in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Ayurvedic traditions as a symbol of youth and vitality, valued for its antioxidant and skin-rejuvenating properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR