What it is
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract is obtained from the outer peel of the pomegranate, a part rich in polyphenols such as ellagitannins and ellagic acid. In sunscreen and daytime formulas it is included mainly for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties rather than for sun protection. It is typically present at low concentrations as a botanical support ingredient alongside the active filters.
Safety & warnings
Plant extracts of this type are generally well tolerated in cosmetic use. As a botanical, it carries the usual small potential for sensitization in predisposed individuals, and finished-product preservation and purity influence tolerability.
Origin & sourcing
Naturally derived from the rind of the pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum), usually prepared as a water or hydroalcoholic extract.
Questions everyone asks
What does pomegranate pericarp extract do in a sunscreen?
It acts mainly as a botanical antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent, supporting the formula rather than providing UV protection itself.
Is it a UV filter?
No. It is not a UV filter and does not provide measurable sun protection; the listed actives supply that role.