Up until this year, I’ve only ever tried the occasional bit of pomegranate in cocktails or smoothies. Turns out, beyond being a fabulous fruity add-on, the fruit of paradise has a lot to offer. Packed with a variety of fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, pomegranate is the heroic underdog here to swoop in and rescue your skincare. Why? Let’s get into it.
The bulk of the goodness comes from the pomegranate seed, which contains fatty acids like omega-5, omega-6 & omega-9, as well as antioxidants, Vitamins C, E, and K, palmitic and punicic acid, and antimicrobial properties! Pomegranate oil is also a great source of fiber, folate, calcium, and protein to the body…the benefits are never-ending.
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Let’s get into why you should be incorporating pomegranate into your skincare:
Loaded with antioxidants
Antioxidants are our friends. They get hard to work at fighting free radicals in the body and on the skin. Whilst they’re there, they reduce inflammation, and combat signs of ageing and even sun damage. Pomegranate is packed with antioxidants like Vitamin C, tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid.
Combats signs of ageing
Look, no miracle ingredient will stop ageing altogether…at least, not yet. (We won’t give up hope). There are, however, ingredients that will help you ward off signs of ageing. Thanks to pomegranates’ wonderful anti-inflammatory properties of pomegranate, we can rely on the fruit of paradise to smooth and tighten our puffy, swollen skin. Pomegranate oil also boosts rapid cell turnover, which in turn helps your skin regenerate faster.
Anti-inflammatory benefits
Pomegranate is a superhero when it comes to fighting inflammation. Not only will it ward off those fabulous designer bags you sometimes sport beneath your eyes, if you ingest pomegranate oil orally, but it will also aid in reducing internal inflammation too. Say goodbye to the bloat and hello to youthful skin and a healthier immune system.
Did you know, inflammatory issues are big if not the biggest cause of serious conditions like cancer? It’s important to maintain healthy inflammation levels in the body.
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Ups your collagen
We all already know that collagen is the number one secret to youthful skin and bouncy hair. Pomegranate oil not only helps your body make more collagen, but it also improves the collagen your skin produces. As we grow older, our bodies produce less and less collagen, which makes supplementing with it all the more important. Collagen keeps the elasticity and tightness in your skin, and it prevents signs of ageing.
Deep cleanses
Pomegranate contains two compounds called flavonoids and tannins. These compounds have antimicrobial properties that penetrate the skin for a deep gentle cleanse without causing any pore blockage. These compounds do a great job of removing makeup, grime, and even viruses and bacteria.
How to use it
We won’t leave you without a few tips to start your pomegranate journey!
You can start simple by incorporating pomegranate seed oil into your regular skincare routine. The oil is widely available online and at health and wellness stores. Remember, oil is always concentrated, so use it sparingly! Too much can irritate your skin.
You can also opt for a specialized product that contains pomegranate extract or oil. Here’s a few available locally:
Tess Beauty
Pomegranate facial exfoliator from Tass Beauty for R399.00
Woolworths
Pomegranate revitalising mask from Woolworths for R80.00
Estee Lauder
Nutritious super pomegranate radiant energy moisture creme from Estee Lauder for R820.00. It’s on special now though, go check!
Partners Hair
Sknlogic’s moist pomegranate from Partner’s Hair for R172.00
Skoon
Skoon’s the one ultra-hydrating face moisturiser from Skoon for R325.00.
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