The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m tall. The pomegranate is rich in symbolic and mythological associations in many cultures.
| CAS number | 84961-57-9 |
| Botanical Name | Punica granatum |
| Plant Part | Seeds |
| Origin of raw material | Egypt |
| Origin of product | Egypt |
| Extraction method | Supercritical Fluid (SCF). SCF method is an extraction technique using fluids in conditions that are elevated above their critical point of temperature. The extraction conditions mainly pressure and temperature, are in charge of solubility and selectivity of different compounds in the supercritical fluid Advantages of SCF extraction process include products of 100% natural, fresh close to raw material, high concentration, high solubility, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms, and lipophilic. |
| Application | Traditional use In Ayurvedic medicine pomegranate seeds are used to treat fever or polydipsia pathological thirst. The extract is also antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. In cosmetics Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, the extract is used in skin care products and has a soothing effect on irritated, dry and sensitive skin. The extract also stimulates the production of keratinocytes. Keratinocytes are part of the epidermis, the uppermost skin layer and form keratin, which protects the skin and gives it stability. Therefore, the pomegranate seed extract is suitable for all skin care products, especially for skin creams, massage oils or hand creams. |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
