At Clean Beauty Collective, the list of botanical oils we love is a long one – and with good reason! There are just so many beautiful, nutrient-dense, super-powered extracts to be found in nature, with new ones being uncovered all the time. The latest we’d love to celebrate is pomegranate oil, a richly hued wonder power-packed with goodness. 

Why should you love Pomegranate Seed Oil?

Pomegranate seed oil, or simply pomegranate oil, is an oil made from the seeds of a pomegranate, or Punica granatum. The fruit is native to the Mediterranean region and has long been used for its therapeutic properties.  

The oil is often cold-pressed from the seeds and then used in oils, serums, or creams. You can also look for pomegranate skin oil, which is oil made from the skin of the fruit, pomegranate extract, which takes certain components (like specific antioxidants) from the pomegranate, or pomegranate essential oil, which should always be mixed with a carrier oil. 

Pomegranate has long been hailed as a super fruit, and its oil is beloved in skincare for its potent fatty acid, polyphenol, and other antioxidant properties. Many of the therapeutic skin benefits of pomegranate come down to its aforementioned antioxidants, which include vitamin C as well as anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and tannins. Its strong antioxidant properties make it a great anti-inflammatory, which makes it useful in helping decrease premature signs of ageing like wrinkles and dark spots. By using antioxidants consistently, you can help manage inflammation long-term—especially the sneaky microscopic, low-grade inflammation called inflammaging. Antioxidants work by neutralising free radical damage in the skin, which in turn eases inflammation. 

It’s also a hero ingredient when it comes to hydration, thanks to the presence of punicic acid. This is an omega-5 fatty acid that helps to hydrate and prevent moisture loss as well as support your skin’s natural barrier. Last up, for those with acne-prone skin, pomegranate seed oil is one of the best oils for you to consider. This is because it has antimicrobial properties that can actually help tend to the bacteria that play a role in acne formation. 

Now, read on for some products with pomegranate seed oil in their ingredient deck that you need to check out now:

Beuti Pomegranate Glow 3 in 1  Enzyme Mask Cleanser

A great choice for the humid months when your skin needs a gentle but effective cleanse every night, the Pomegranate Glow 3 in 1  Enzyme Mask Cleanser from Beuti is a gel balm hybrid with fermented pomegranate acting like a gentle glycolic acid to exfoliate and cleanse the skin. It also has rose clay in the formula to cleanse and refine, while Copaiba Balsam soothes and protects against inflammation. This marvel can also be used as a facial mask if left on for 5-10 minutes. The enzymes, honey, and nourishing ingredients work to decongest and refine the skin’s texture, bringing back your glow.

Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream 

Promising deliciously smooth skin, this little marvel from New Zealand skincare legends Trilogy contains advanced botanical Glycablend – a potent complex of chia, blueberry, strawberry, and pomegranate oils. Add to that the natural amino acid hydroxyproline for supple-looking skin, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and essential fatty acids from avocado, evening primrose, and jojoba, and you have super nourishing cream that is ideal for dry, maturing skin.

Nuori Bio Renewal Night Regenerating & Repairing Cream

This soothing, regenerating night cream by Nuori reduces the appearance of fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, and dullness with a raft of high-performance ingredients. They include natural hyaluronic acid, botanical squalene, and betaine, as well as Vitamin B3, white tea extract, and pomegranate seed oil. Also enriched with vitamin E for antioxidant protection, your skin will wake up renewed and rejuvenated.

Ethique Saving Face Serum

A potent face serum for normal to dry skin that comes in Ethique’s signature solid bar form, Saving Face is pure luxury. Made with cupuacu, shea, and illipe butters as well as rosehip and pomegranate oils, you can use Saving Face either as a nutrient and hydration booster under your normal face cream or as your only moisturiser. It also comes in a handy reusable box that is designed to cope with steamy conditions in your bathroom.

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