Product description

Pomegranate Oil (Punica Granatum Seed Oil) is a 100% vegetable oil cold pressed from the seeds of the Punica granatum fruit. The gentle pressing method preserves a high proportion of bioactive substances, especially the precious punicic acid (omega-5), which makes the oil particularly valued in natural and dermal cosmetics for mature, dry and stressed skin.

• Origin: oil obtained by cold pressing from the seeds of Punica granatum.
• Type of raw material: pure vegetable oil without additives, solvents and preservatives.
• Character: intensive regenerating, antioxidant and anti-age oil for difficult skin.
• Field of application: skin, body and hair cosmetics, luxury regenerating and protective products.

Active ingredients and fatty acids

• Punicic acid (omega-5): characteristic fatty acid of pomegranate oil, known for its powerful regenerating, antioxidant and soothing effects.
• Linoleic acid (omega-6): promotes the renewal of the skin barrier, improves skin hydration and elasticity.
• Oleic acid (omega-9): improves spreadability and contributes to the feeling of soft, nourished skin.
• Phytosterols and natural antioxidants: contribute to the protection of the skin against oxidative stress and external influences.
• The specific percentage of each fatty acid depends on the origin and batch of the oil; please refer to the attached certificate.

Key benefits

• Intensive regeneration: promotes skin renewal, ideal for dry, mature and stressed skin.
• Anti-age effect: helps improve skin elasticity, softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Antioxidant protection: protects the skin from free radicals and negative environmental influences.
• Skin barrier support: suitable for irritated, red and sensitive skin.
• Nourishment and comfort: leaves skin soft, supple and comfortable without feeling excessively greasy (when dosed correctly).
• Hair care: adds shine and nourishment to dry, damaged and coloured hair, especially in serums and masks.

Suitable in products such as

• Regenerating skin oils and serums for mature, dry, stressed and sensitive skin.
• Anti-age creams and emulsions for the face, neck and décolleté.
• Nourishing body oils and butters for dry and stressed skin.
• Balms for dry areas and lips where intense regeneration and protection is required.
• Hair oils, serums and masks for dry, damaged or coloured hair.
• Luxurious oil blends combined with other plant oils and active ingredients.

Use in formulation

• The oil should be included in the oil phase of emulsions, oil serums, balms and butters.
• It is well compatible with most vegetable oils, butters, esters and other lipophilic ingredients.
• It is miscible with other oils and fats; it is insoluble in water, so a suitable emulsifier is needed for emulsions.
• Indicative dosage: approximately 1-10 % in skin and body creams and serums; higher dosages may be used in nourishing balms and butters, depending on the desired effect.
• It is recommended to add during cooling (at temperatures below 40 °C) to preserve the sensitive bioactive components.

FAQ

See also other vegetable oils in Handymade.sk offer in the Cosmetic oils category.

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