Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pomegranate Seed Oil 1
Pomegranate Seed Oil 2
AKA: Pomegranate Oil, Punica granatum Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Pomegranate Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic and Persian medicine for centuries as a nourishing oil. Pomegranate fruit was prized in ancient Egypt and Mediterranean cultures for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR