The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) is a tree from the Lythraceae family. It is cultivated in a vast geographical area stretching from West Asia to Central Asia.
Today, pomegranate is grown in many tropical and subtropical dry regions of Europe, Africa and Asia, as well as in America, from California to Chile.
The virgin pomegranate seed oil is highly beneficial for the skin: it contains punicic acid (Omega 5) in significant amounts (around 60%), and rare fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Rich in tocopherols, containing phytosterols and vitamin E, pomegranate oil is recommended for reactive as well as mature skin.
It is suitable for formulations of eye creams, sun products, after-waxing or aftershave creams, thanks to its soothing and nourishing properties.
It is recommended in hair care targeting dry ends.
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Pomegranate were probably among the first fruits to be cultivated in the Middle East, about 5,000 or 6,000 years ago.
Its highly resistant peel, which makes the fruit long-lasting, made pomegranate one of the staple foods for travellers and caravaneers very early in history.
It is actually a large berry with seeds individually surrounded by a red pulp.
