Punica granatum bark/fruit extract

AKA: Pomegranate
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Astringent
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Iran, India. Derived from pomegranate fruit of the Lythraceae family, primarily cultivated in Iran and India. Extracted through solvent extraction or water infusion of the fruit rind and seeds.
Punica Granatum Bark/Fruit Extract is an extract of the bark and fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
Family
Lythraceae (Loosestrife family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
84961-57-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Controls excess oil
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Minimizes pores
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR