Article Summary: Pomegranate seed oil is a key ingredient in our Glow Face & Body Balm. Pomegranate seed oil acts as a potent antioxidant that hydrates, soothes, and enhances our skin's natural youthful glow and texture. Find out more about this incredibly powerful ingredient and which Good & Simple product(s) use this oil.
WHAT ARE POMEGRANATES?
Known as the "jewel of winter", pomegranates are a fruit that have been consumed since ancient times for their high nutritional value. In recent years, the benefits and properties of pomegranate seed oil have gained greater attention and studied in more depth due to its fatty acid profile and high antioxidant level.
WHAT IS POMEGRANATE SEED OIL?
The pomegranate seed oil that we use in the Glow Face & Body Balm follows strict quality standards to ensure the benefits of the oil are intact and remain after the seeds are pressed and the oil is collected. To ensure we are using premium quality pomegranate seed oil, we require the following attributes when we source this amazingly powerful and nourishing seed oil as outlined below.
ATTRIBUTES
- USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Cold-Pressed, Unrefined
BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
- Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-aging properties
- Promotes collagen and elastin production, enhances skin texture
- Omega-5 fatty acid reduces skin inflammation and helps with skin repair and hydration
- Hydrating and soothing relief for sunburns and other skin irritations
- High in antioxidants to counteract free radicals that lead to skin aging; contains ellagic acid to help lighten and brighten the skin
- Deeply absorbs into the skin without leaving a greasy residue
(Photo: Fresh pomegranates and pomegranate oil)
PRODUCT(S) USING THIS INGREDIENT
You will find this ingredient in Glow Face & Body Balm. Interested in exploring the rest of our capsule line? Shop all products here.
OTHER INGREDIENTS
Interested in learning more about other ingredients we use in our face & body balms? Please take a peek at our Ingredients page where we give a brief overview of each ingredient, benefits and properties, along with products that include the ingredient as a part of the formulation.
We are 100% transparent and share all of the ingredients that we use in our balms. No hidden ingredients cloaked with "fragrance" or "proprietary ingredient" language. What you see is what you get. :)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
If you would like to take a deeper dive into pomegranate seed oil and the benefits of using this ingredient for natural skin care, here are a few articles to get you started:
- Potent health effects of pomegranate
- Extract of Punica granatum inhibits skin photoaging induced by UVB irradiation
- Pomegranate seed oil in food industry: Extraction, characterization, and applications
We always encourage you to dig in and do your own research. What your body needs and what suits you best will be unique to you - and this may vary and even shift as you walk your health and wellness path. Take time to listen in and discover what it is that you need.
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Anne & Jen
Owners, Good & Simple
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