murphyPunica granatum pericarp extract
AKA: 54182-57-9, 84961-57-9
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Iran, India. Derived from the fruit rind of Punica granatum, a plant in the Lythraceae family native to Iran and India. Extracted from the pericarp through solvent extraction or maceration methods.
Punica Granatum Pericarp Extract is the extract of the pericarp 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
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 780)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 780)
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 780)
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 780)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0000002–0.005%
Rinse-off0.01–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR