Punica granatum seed oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Punica granatum seed oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Pomegranate seed oil from Iran and India softens and nourishes skin with a lightweight, conditioning moisturizer that absorbs easily.
Family
Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)
Plant Part
Seed
Formula
C188H186Cl6F6N16O20S7
Mol. Weight
3541.00
CAS #
84961-57-9
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
While pomegranate fruit was traditional, the seed oil is a modern extraction developed in the late 20th century for use in contemporary skincare for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR