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Key benefits: Anti-Aging, Soothing.

Punica Granatum Extract

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Punica Granatum Extract is an extract of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Purpose

Commonly known as pomegranate, this antioxidant can help improve the appearance of aging skin by inhibiting damaging environmental stressors. It can also have a soothing effect on skin.

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Category

Antioxidant, Plant Extracts

INCI Purpose

ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, TONIC

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Soothing — Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

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Punica granatum extract (commonly known as pomegranate) offers antioxidant properties that can help improve the appearance of aging skin by inhibiting damaging 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.

See: Pomegranate Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

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