Hydrogenated Punica Granatum Seed Oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hardened pomegranate seed oil
Plant-Derived
Barrier Support
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Punica Granatum Seed Oil is end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Punicaceae
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Viscosity Controlling
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Pomegranate seed oil has been used in Middle Eastern, North African, and Ayurvedic medicine for antioxidant and skin-regenerating properties for centuries. Hydrogenation (20th-century process) stabilizes the oil for extended cosmetic shelf life.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR