Punca Granatum Extract ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical antioxidant and skin-conditioning extract. It can also add subtle color and support claims around environmental stress support.
What does Punca Granatum Extract do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily used as a botanical antioxidant and skin-conditioning extract. It can also add subtle color and support claims around environmental stress support.
Is Punca Granatum Extract clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well accepted and not a common restricted-list concern. The main watchpoints are residual extraction solvents, added preservatives, and occasional sensitivity in very reactive skin.
Is Punca Granatum Extract sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and typically biodegradable, with sustainability depending on agricultural practices, water use, and extraction method. Use of fruit processing by-products can improve its sourcing profile.
Is Punca Granatum Extract COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced from approved plant material and processed with allowed solvents and preservatives. It aligns well with Green Chemistry when made using water, ethanol, glycerin, or other benign extraction systems.
How does Punca Granatum Extract work chemically?
This ingredient is a complex botanical mixture rich in polyphenols such as ellagitannins, flavonoids, and anthocyanin-type pigments. Typical use levels are often around 0.1% to 2%, and the extract may be sensitive to light, oxygen, and higher pH, which can affect color and antioxidant activity.
Last updated 2026-05-16