Pomagranate

MAJOR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS

Astringent, seboregulating, soothing, anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkle,  anti-dandruff, antioxidant, photoprotection, anti-aging, hair color protection

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APPLICATION AREA

SKIN AND HAIR

TRADITIONAL USES

The pomegranate, Punica granatum L., which can be found throughout the Mediterranean region, in Southeast Asia, California and Arizona in USA was in ancient times referred as possessing powers of fertility, abundance and good luck.Throughout history, each part of the pomegranate served a purpose;  was crushed to create a red dye, the peel was used to dye leather, and the “glittering,” “ruby” seeds were used not only for food but also to make medicines, cosmetics, and anti-parasitic tonics.  Its health-enhancing benefits were used in several medicinal practices. In Ayurveda, it was used to lower fever, and in Greek medicine, it was used to address diabetes. The plant’s roots and bark were used to stop bleeding and dysentery as well as to soothe ulcers

GROWING REGION

TURKEY