What it is
Punica Granatum Seed Extract is derived from the seeds of the pomegranate and supplies polyphenols and other antioxidant constituents along with seed lipids. In sunscreen and facial formulas it is used as a botanical antioxidant and conditioning agent to support a smooth, well-conditioned feel. It is typically present at low levels as a supporting ingredient rather than a primary active.
Safety & warnings
Considered well tolerated at the low concentrations used for botanical extracts. Sensitization is uncommon but possible in predisposed individuals. It is not regarded as comedogenic at typical usage levels.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, derived from the seeds of the pomegranate, Punica granatum, a shrub or small tree long cultivated across the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Asia.
Questions everyone asks
What does pomegranate seed extract do in a sunscreen?
It acts as a botanical antioxidant and conditioning ingredient, supporting skin feel rather than providing UV protection.
Is it the same as pomegranate seed oil?
No. The extract is a concentrated botanical fraction, while the oil is the pressed lipid portion of the seed.