Pomegranate seed oil (organic)
Punica granatum
INCI: PUNICA GRANATUM SEED OIL
Pomegranate seed oil is an excellent moisturizing, protective and nourishing oil. It works best for mature and aging skin. It's unparalleled ability to soothe dry, irritated and sunburned skin is well established.
It contains a high amount of conjugated fatty acids which have potent anti-inflammatory properties.
The specific fatty acid in pomegranate seed oil is Punicic Acid.
Pomegranate oil helps with collagen production, works as a potent free radical scavenger and boost restoration and repair of the damaged skin.
Further scientifically relevant research regarding pomegranate seed oil:
Anticancer: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28125044
Anti-inflammatory, skin barier improvement: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29280987
Chemoprotection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14585180
Collagen synthesis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16221534
UV-damage protection: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19320737