Glossary - A to Z — Omega 5 fatty acid

Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pomegranate Seed Oil — Hydrating, moisturizing and powerfully antioxidant, pomegranate seed oil also contains a magical rare form of conjugated linolenic fatty acid (an omega 5 fatty acid) – known as Punicic acid.  Punicic acid reduces skin inflammation, and aids in skin repair.  It also helps thicken your skin and improve elasticity which is particularly beneficial for aging skin.  Pomegranate seed oil is close to 70% punicic acid.  As if this isn’t enough, pomegranate seed oil contains a high concentration of ellagic acid, a polyphenolic compound that has been shown to help prevent skin cancer as well as preventing UV...

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