Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract

Best

Antioxidant

Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract at a glance

  • Commonly known as pomegranate peel
  • Incredibly rich source of potent antioxidants
  • Helps maintain healthy-looking, firmer-feeling skin
  • Helps skin better utilize retinoids while reducing irritation

Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract description

_Punica granatum_ pericarp extract is another name for pomegranate peel. The peel from this brightly colored fruit is its first line of defense, so it’s not surprising to find out that this is where the highest concentration of antioxidants resides. The pericarp’s antioxidant mix includes phenolics, flavonoids, ellagitannins, ellagic acid and proanthocyanidins, all of which help preserve healthy, youthful-looking skin by virtue of neutralizing damaging free radicals and thwarting the inflammation they’d otherwise cause on skin. The antioxidant compounds found throughout pomegranate pericarp also have pronounced soothing properties which help offset pathways that trigger signs of sensitivity. When paired with retinoids, _Punica granatum_ pericarp extract helps skin better utilize these ingredients, essentially making sure they’re working in a more timely, efficient manner, which reduces the risk of retinoid irritation. Use levels of _Punica granatum_ pericarp extract in cosmetics are typically 0.1–1% when used in a water-based blend. It’s considered safe and non-sensitizing for skin. Environmental note: Pomegranate pericarp (peel) is considered an upcycled ingredient as used in cosmetics. That’s because the inedible peel is usually discarded when pomegranates are used for their seed oils or arils.

Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract references

  • Plants, November 2022, pages 1–15
  • Frontiers in Nutrition, June 2022, pages 1–9
  • Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Winter 2019, pages 348–357
  • Oncology Reviews, January 2018, pages 1–7
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, February 2006, pages 311–318

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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