Pomegranate is a unique and peculiar fruit. It is a tree fruit from the northern Himalayas in India. It has been widely welcome and cultivated by many cultures in the West, Asia, India and North Africa. Due to its striking appearance and wide variety of properties it has been the subject of myths and symbolism.
Nowadays, pomegranate has huge importance in skin care, mainly in anti-aging treatments. Also found in facial treatments, it is a very interesting product for general health and for the regulation of body weight. This article will explore its properties for skin care, although we recommend you to investigate more to find why pomegranate is a fruit that we should include in our daily diet.
Traditional properties
Pomegranate is not directly used in natural cosmetics. Instead, we use an oily extract from its seeds which has a higher concentration of its assets and benefits.
This oil is rich in vitamins (A, C, B5 and E), minerals such as potassium and a big quantity of antioxidants which slow down the natural aging of the skin. For example, polyphenols, the most important of them being ellagic acid which also protects from UV rays and possible pathogens. It contains an exquisite composition of essential fatty acids, tanins and aminoacids. It is very important to highlight its high content of punicic acid, known as omega 5, which in addition to acting by neutralizing free radicals has an important role in renewing epidermal tissue and stimulating the immune system naturally.
Pomegranate oil prolongs the life of fibroblasts, the cells that are responsible for the production of collagen and elastin. It increases the elasticity and vivacity of the skin. Altogether it is a perfect ingredient for the rejuvenation of the skin and the elimination of wrinkles.
In addition to its impressive properties to fight against skin aging it is a good regulator for the skin. It nourishes dry skins and brings the moisture that is necessary for oily and mixed skins. It balances the fat content, prevents spots and reduces the pore’s size.
Thus, it is an essential ingredient in our Serum for Eyes and Lips as it is unbeatable in the treatment of skin aging and against wrinkles and expression lines, on top of regulating other concrete everyday problems of the skin.