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Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Fruit Extract)

Pomegranate fruit extract

Safety Notes

Rich in punicalagins ellagic acid and punicic acid; antioxidant anti-inflammatory; skin brightening; UV protective synergy; clinical evidence growing; well-tolerated; distinct from pomegranate seed oil (different actives)

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (antioxidant / anti-inflammatory)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Antioxidant serums anti-aging products brightening

Origin

Vegetable (pomegranate fruit)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Fruit Extract) safe to use in skincare?

Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Fruit Extract) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in punicalagins ellagic acid and punicic acid; antioxidant anti-inflammatory; skin brightening; UV protective synergy; clinical evidence growing; well-tolerated; distinct from pomegranate seed oil (different actives)

Is Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Fruit Extract) allowed in India?

Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Fruit Extract) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Fruit Extract) used for in cosmetics?

Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Fruit Extract) functions as: Active (antioxidant / anti-inflammatory). It is commonly found in: Antioxidant serums anti-aging products brightening.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS84961-57-9
ECN/A

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