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Emollient

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Often labeled as: Pomegranate Seed Oil

The punicic-acid rich, cellular-repair oil.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

Cold-pressed from pomegranate seeds. It is the only known botanical source of Punicic Acid (Omega-5), a fiercely strong antioxidant that aggressively repairs UV damage and inflammation.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Promotes cellular regeneration, increases elasticity, and protects against photo-aging.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A luxurious, thick oil usually blended with lighter carrier oils.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is an exfoliating fruit acid.

The Science

It is a deeply nourishing lipid (oil), completely devoid of acidic peeling properties.