In the seemingly endless world of skin care, one natural ingredient has stood out as a precious treasure for the health and beauty of our skin: pomegranate extract! With its multiple benefits, this extract has caught the attention of the skin care industry, so there's no getting around it. Let's talk a little about the benefits of pomegranate extract and how it is revolutionizing skin care.
1. What are the problems of maturing skin?
As we age, our skin shows signs of maturity and begins to lose elasticity and radiance. Fine lines and wrinkles appear, UV damage manifests itself, the skin loses moisture and free radicals don't make it any better. The challenges facing the skin and its life cycle are diverse.
2. What is pomegranate extract and why is it so good for skin care?
Pomegranate extract is pressed from the seeds and skin of the pomegranate fruit, but is usually produced by CO2 extraction and contains a high proportion of an unusual and rare fatty acid, punicic acid, a cis-trans-cis form 9,11,13-Octadectrienoic acid. This polyunsaturated conjugated fatty acid with 3 double bonds is one of the omega-5 fatty acids (18:3n-5) and has exceptionally high antioxidant properties. Excellent, native qualities with punicic acid values of 70% or more have a striking viscosity, which makes the golden oil appear somewhat thicker.
This precious seed oil also contains a phytohormone (the phytoestrogen 17- α -estradiol ) with strong antioxidant and hormonal harmonizing effects. Flavonoids, polyphenols (including anthocyanidins such as delphinidin, cyanidin and tannins such as punicalin, pedunculagin and ellagic acid) as well as phytosterols complete the spectrum of exceptionally regenerating substances. Pomegranate seed oil is one of the high-priced oils, but is actually a treasure among active ingredient oils.
3. How exactly does this extract help with skin care and what is the mechanism?
Pomegranate extract works on several levels. First of all, it protects the skin from free radical damage that can be caused by pollution and sun exposure. The antioxidants it contains neutralize these free radicals and thus help prevent premature skin aging.
In addition, the extract supports collagen production, a protein responsible for skin elasticity. This helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and leaves skin looking firmer and more youthful.
Another crucial mechanism is the promotion of cell regeneration. The compounds found in pomegranate extract can encourage skin cells to renew themselves more quickly, which can lead to a radiant complexion and improved skin appearance.
Its anti-inflammatory effect supports the care of neurodermitic, eczematic and sun-damaged skin.
Conclusion
Using pomegranate extract in skincare is more than just a trend - it's a smart decision based on science. In our LYK/SKIN series, “Mindful Aging, Age-Well Serum, Multi Level Cell Repair”, we have decided to use pomegranate extract to give this product the necessary effective parameters.
In combination with other valuable and logically combined power ingredients such as astaxanthin, bakuchiol, wild rose oil, raspberry extract, centella extract and other powerful oils, this serum is the best solution to maximally regenerate mature skin.
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