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Published: 4-Jul-2006


New from Seatons is Pomegranate Seed Oil, a new fruit oil for skin cosmetics. Pomegranates originate from ancient Persia where the heavily seeded fruit was seen as a symbol of wealth, hope and abundance. The pink-orange pomegranate fruit is 7-12cm in size and beneath the thick protective skin are found the edible seeds and flesh. Up to 800 seeds can be found in a single fruit and these can be collected and unlocked to yield a vegetable oil for use in fighting signs of ageing in skin. The pomegranate contains the lipid, punicic acid, which is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. This fatty acid’s natural conjugation is interesting researchers in the fields of oestrogen replacement and cancer research. Oestrogen replacement is a weapon in maintaining skin elasticity and fighting fine lines in mature and aged skin. In cosmetic formulations the anti-inflammatory properties of punicic acid may also have applications in skin calming formulations. The oil is thought to be rich in flavonoids and other polyphenol antioxidants so vital to health and well-being.

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