Punica Granatum Extract
INCI: Pomegranate Extract
Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Punica granatum extract (commonly known as pomegranate)
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What Is Punica Granatum Extract?
Punica granatum extract (commonly known as pomegranate) offers antioxidant properties that can help improve the appearance of ageing skin by inhibiting damageing environmental stressors. It can also have a soothing effect on skin.
When consumed orally via fresh food, juice, or supplement, pomegranate helps the body defend itself against things that can lead to health concerns while minimizing oxidative damage via its nutrient profile, largely driven by antioxidant ellagic acid.
Clinical Evidence & References
- Frontiers in Pharmacology, May 2018, ePublication
- Oncology Reviews, January 2018, ePublication
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, June 2010, issue 6 supplement, pages S72-S81
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, June 2009, issue 6 supplement, pages S5-S9
- Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, January 2002, issue 1, pages 166-171
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Punica Granatum Extract is a variant of Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Punica granatum fruit extract, also known as pomegranate
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