The light to golden yellow, pleasantly nutty-scented pomegranate seed oil is considered an excellent facial oil for dry, mature and stressed skin due to its high phytoestrogen content and the antioxidant effect of punicic acid.
The pomegranate tree, also known as 'grenadine', is an ancient cultivated plant that probably originated in Asia. It belongs to the Lythraceae, the loosestrife family. The large, bright red fruits are covered in a leathery skin and their chambers are filled with red pulp and seeds.
Properties and ingredients:
The light to golden yellow, pleasantly nutty-scented pomegranate seed oil is considered an excellent facial oil for dry, mature and stressed skin due to its high phytoestrogen content and the antioxidant effect of punicic acid.
Application:
Pomegranate seed oil can be applied pure or mixed with a base oil. When used pure as a skin treatment, it has regenerating and activating effects on the skin and helps with acute skin problems. Mature skin benefits from a combination with argan oil, wheat germ oil and cranberry seed oil.
