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Pomegranate Extract

INCI: Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Also known as: Punicalagin source
AntioxidantsantioxidantbotanicalModerate evidencePregnancy safe
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Skinlumis Rating
Comedogenic
0/5
Irritancy
0/5
Best applied
Both
Effective range
0.5%–3%
How It Works

Rich in punicalagins and ellagic acid, among the strongest plant antioxidants tested in dermatology.

Punicalagins scavenge ROS and inhibit MMP-1; ellagic acid contributes tyrosinase inhibition.

pH Range
4.0–6.5
Benefits
  • Antioxidant
  • Brightens
  • Anti-glycation
  • Reinforces collagen
Proven For

What the evidence supports.

PhotoagingHyperpigmentation
Best For
  • All skin types
Avoid If

No notable contraindications reported.

Layering Order
4/10

Mid-routine serum or treatment step.

Max Safe Concentration
3%

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–3%

Seasonal Use

Year-round.

Nutrition Connection

Pomegranate fruit and juice.

Skin Signals When You Need It

No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.

For Estheticians & Professionals

Antioxidant cargo benefits also documented orally, recommend dietary pomegranate.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Pomegranate Extract.

4 peer-reviewed studies

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Randomized Controlled Trial
Daily sunscreen use reduced photoaging markers by 24% over 4.5 years compared to discretionary use.
Hughes MCB, Williams GM, Baker P, Green AC
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2013
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Vitamin C showed comparable efficacy to hydroquinone for melasma treatment.
Espinal-Perez LE, Moncada B, Castanedo-Cazares JP
International Journal of Dermatology, 2004
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Niacinamide inhibits melanosome transfer to keratinocytes, reducing hyperpigmentation by up to 35%.
Hakozaki T, Minwalla L, Zhuang J et al.
British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Azelaic acid comparable to hydroquinone for hyperpigmentation with superior safety across all Fitzpatrick types.
Balina LM, Graupe K
International Journal of Dermatology, 1991
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Pairs Well With
Vitamin CNiacinamide
Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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