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Punica Granatum Seed Oil

What Punica Granatum Seed Oil is & what it does

Pomegranate seed oil, rich in punicic acid and antioxidants, that conditions and helps protect skin from environmental stress. It softens and supports a smoother look.

What does Punica Granatum Seed Oil do in skincare?

Punica Granatum Seed Oil, pressed from pomegranate seeds, is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning oil. It softens the skin and is valued for being naturally rich in fatty acids and antioxidant compounds. In creams and facial oils it adds a nourishing, conditioning feel.

Is Punica Granatum Seed Oil comedogenic?

Pomegranate seed oil is often described as relatively low on the comedogenic scale, but responses vary by person and by the overall formula. Anyone prone to clogged pores may want to start with a small amount or patch test. Skin type and the rest of the routine both play a role.

Is Punica Granatum Seed Oil natural or synthetic?

It is a natural, plant-derived oil obtained from the seeds of the pomegranate fruit. The oil is typically extracted by cold pressing or similar mechanical methods. As a botanical oil its exact composition can vary with the source and processing.

Sunscreens with Punica Granatum Seed Oil

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