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Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Pomegranate seed oil

Safety Notes

Unique source of punicic acid (conjugated linolenic acid); potent antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; possible skin cell proliferation support; ellagic acid content (from cold-pressed oil); high oxidative stability relative to other PUFAs

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Active (antioxidant)

Category

Emollient

Common In

Face oils serums anti-aging products

Origin

Vegetable (pomegranate seeds)

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 Punica Granatum Seed Oil safe to use in skincare?

Punica Granatum Seed Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Unique source of punicic acid (conjugated linolenic acid); potent antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; possible skin cell proliferation support; ellagic acid content (from cold-pressed oil); high oxidative stability relative to other PUFAs

Is Punica Granatum Seed Oil allowed in India?

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Punica Granatum Seed Oil used for in cosmetics?

Punica Granatum Seed Oil functions as: Emollient / Active (antioxidant). It is commonly found in: Face oils serums anti-aging products.

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
EC284-614-0

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