Pomegranate Seed Oil

Carrier Oil · Punica granatum

Pomegranate Seed Oil

The rare omega-5 oil

A rich golden oil pressed from pomegranate seeds — one of the only plant sources of punicic acid, a rare conjugated omega-5, with a strong antioxidant and skin-renewing reputation. Hover any measure to see where pomegranate seed sits on the scale.

Weight
Medium
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Moderate
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Slight Sheen
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
Moderate
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Pomegranate seed oil is cold-pressed from the seeds within the fruit of Punica granatum. It is one of the very few plant oils rich in punicic acid — a rare conjugated omega-5 fatty acid.

That unusual fatty acid, together with a strong antioxidant content, gives pomegranate seed oil a renewing, replenishing reputation, usually added to a blend as a precious active.

Quick Facts

Botanical namePunica granatum
OriginMiddle East / Persia
SourceSeeds
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourGolden amber
ComedogenicLow (1)
Also calledPomegranate oil
Where it comes from

The Plant & The Seed

Pomegranate flower

The Pomegranate

An ancient fruiting shrub with vivid scarlet flowers, bearing the ruby-seeded fruit prized since antiquity.

Pomegranate seeds

The Seeds

The seeds within the ruby arils are pressed to yield a rich oil high in punicic acid.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Pomegranate seed is dominated by its rare punicic acid. The typical breakdown:

Punicic Acid Omega-5 · conjugated
72%
Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
7%
Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
6%
Palmitic Acid saturated
4%
Beyond Fatty Acids

What makes it remarkable:

Punicic Acid (Omega-5)
A rare conjugated fatty acid behind pomegranate's renewing reputation.
Antioxidant Polyphenols
Pomegranate-derived compounds with a strong protective character.
Phytosterols
Soothing plant sterols that support the skin barrier.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Rare Omega-5

A scarce conjugated fatty acid prized for renewing skin.

Antioxidant-Rich

Polyphenols give it a strong protective character.

Renewing Feel

A replenishing addition for mature and dry skin.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Pomegranate seed is a precious active — we add it where a blend wants its rare omega-5 and antioxidant edge for renewing, mature-skin care.

A little brings a real boost, layered into facial treatment blends alongside lighter base oils.

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