GOOD FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

INGREDIENT FEATURES

anti-aging

antioxidant

antibacterial

anti-inflammatory

soothing

analgesic

antimicrobial

cleansing

boosts SPF

emollient

healing

nourishing

protective

regenerative

revitalizing

evening

strengthening

bio-available

anti-wrinkle

USER BENEFITS

• softens

soothes

penetrates deeply

reduces redness

diminishes swelling

• promotes cell regeneration

conditions skin

nourishes

protects

moisturizes deeply

• prevents chapping, cracks and stretch marks

APPLICATIONS

Especially good for: dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, chapped and sun damaged skin, inflammation

all skintypes

allergies + irritations

blemished skin

chapped + cracked skin

delicate skin

dull + lifeless skin

eczema

evolved skin

psoriasis

rosacea

sunburn

thirsty skin

ultraviolet damaged skin

emollient

base oil

ABOUT THE PLANT

Punica granatum is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Lythaceae that grows between 5 and 8 meters (16 and 26 feet) tall.

ABOUT THE OIL

POMEGRANATE SEED OIL DESCRIPTION

Pomegranate oil is so highly antioxidant that it acts as a natural preservative and can extend the shelf life of other carrier oils.

Pomegranate seed oil is a highly sought after ingredient in the finest skin care formulas. It takes 200 pounds of pomegranate to produce one pound of Pomegranate seed oil. The oil is rich in the phytosterols found in the "fruit" itself. It is also a potent source of punicic and egallic acids. Punicic acid is also known as a "Super CLA" (conjugated linoleic acid) is a super anti-inflammatory.

The oil is an excellent base for all types of skin conditions, including dry, cracked skin and mature skin. It may actually help revive the skin's elasticity. Research has shown that the oil stimulate keratinocyte production, promoting regenerating of the epidermis. The oil is rich in phytoestrogens as well, and may help in managing the symptoms of menopause. It is also a potent antioxidant.

Best known for its antioxidant capabilities, pomegranate seed oil is one of the most rich and nutritious oils you can put on your skin. High in conjugated fatty acids (punicic and ellagic), pomegranate seed oil is believed to improve skin elasticity and heal and protect damaged skin. Its antioxidant properties dispose of free radicals which age skin. A study by the University of Michigan Medical school (published in the Feb. 2006 journal of Ethnopharmacology) showed that this oil stimulates keratinocyte proliferation thereby promoting regeneration and strengthening of the epidermis.

Punica Grantum is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree. It is thought to beautify and improve skin health by neutralizing skin-damaging oxygen molecules created by pollution and ultraviolet rays. The essential oil is classified as an emollient, skin conditioner, skin protecter and surfactant. Pomegranate, which is rich in ellagic acid and ellagitannins, has properties that prevent collagen destruction in human skin cells, thus maintaining skin structure and slowing wrinkle formation. The interventions are also said to diminish the cutaneous inflammation associated with chronic UV exposure that leads to photo-aging.

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OF INTEREST

Pomegranates have been prized symbolically and medicinally for centuries around the world.

gamma tocopherol

linoleic acid

linolenic acid (alpha)linolenic acid (conjugated)

oleic acid

phytosterols

polyphenols

punicic acid

squalane

tocopherols

Pomegranate oil is a clear light golden liquid with a tint of green and a slight hint of pomegranate fruit aroma.

Battaglia, S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy