Pomegranate seed CO2 extract

Ingredient: Punica granatum (pomegranate) seed extract

Benefits and uses:

• Repair sun and weather damage, provide protection against chemical exposure.
• Anti-aging, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial.
• Protects and rebuilds collagen and provides added thickness to thin skin.
• Good choice for inclusion in formulations for maturing skin.
• Excellent moisturising oil to use during winter.
• Anti-cancer properties
• Helps treat skin problems like eczema, psoriasis and sunburns.
• Improves insulin secretion without changing fasting blood glucose. Read the research here.
• As a face moisturiser, use half pump and apply onto cleansed and toned skin twice daily.
• Can be added to other skincare products for extra benefits.

The seeds of pomegranate, an ancient symbol of fertility, are the best source of plant estrone to date. The antioxidant and eicosanoid enzyme inhibition properties of pomegranate seed oil possess strong antioxidant activity which is close to green tea and significantly higher than that of red wine.

Pomegranate seed extract contains a unique compound called Punicic acid which makes up 75% of the entire constituent. Punicic acid is highly nutritious fatty acid for the skin and it is able to balance pH and condition the skin’s surface.

Anti-inflammatory and regenerative, the oil is of particular benefit for mature complexions, supporting collagen production and providing protection from environmental exposure. Researchers have conducted studies of pomegranate seed extract on cancer tissues, breast tissues in particular, with promising results.

Pomegranate seed extract, in combination with other carrier oils, is ideal for use in cold climates and in skin care products formulated for mature skin or for those with dry or irritated skin conditions.

Did you know?
Punicic acid is an omega-5 fatty acid, and it is the only known botanical source of Conjugated Linolenic Acid (CLnA).

Herbal Folk Tradition
The pomegranate is an ancient and powerful fruit that has been thought to be a symbol of love and fertility. The plant, native to areas of Iran, spread eastwards into India and China, westward to the Mediterranean, and eventually to the New World.

The pomegranate is featured in Greek mythology and in the Bible where Moses told the Israelites that they would have pomegranate in the Promised Land. There have been goblets in the shape of pomegranates since Troy, and European Kings and priests had pomegranates embroidered on their finest robes.

For centuries, Indians have been using the seeds to make chutney, also in the Middle East, the seeds are used to decorate dishes and added to stews.