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Cosmetics manufacturers are always looking for newer, better, more effective ingredients that can be used to improve the skin. It's not a simple process. Many ingredients claim to provide benefits, yet only a few are supported by scientific studies. While it doesn't mean that ingredients lacking clinical studies are necessarily ineffective, it does mean that we should perhaps think twice about rushing to the cosmetics counter to part with our hard earned money. Pomegranate is one such ingredient, resting at a crossroads.
Today, I'll cover the facts we do know about pomegranate in relation to how it affects your skin.
Research And The Effects Of Pomegranates
Pomegranates have been found to deliver a variety of health benefits due to its antioxidant action. They are rich in ellagic acid, which can help to prevent damage related to free radicals. As well, pomegranate seed oil contains punicic acid, an anti inflammatory ingredient that can aid cell regeneration and proliferation.
Studies have shown that pomegranate can expedite the wound healing process. It may also help to repair sun damaged skin. It's thought that these actions are related to pomegranate's ability to extend the life of fibroblasts, cells which are responsible for the production of collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are part of the skin's supporting network, which give skin its strength, support and elasticity.
The one caveat is that many studies using pomegranate involve oral consumption and not topical application. We know that pomegranate has formidable antioxidant properties upon oral consumption and studies with topical application in animals show promise. While it's likely that studies will reveal benefits to human skin with topical application, more research is needed.
Proven Formulations
As you might imagine, there's no shortage of cosmetic "miracle" products that include pomegranate extract as a key selling point. Whether you decide to purchase one or not is your call. The evidence is still in early stages and while pomegranate extract will deliver antioxidant benefits, some of the other claims attached to its use do require further investigation.
Enjoy pomegranate juice, devour the seeds (I do!) and if you want to try a product that contains pomegranate, by all means do. Understand though, that while you will be reaping some antioxidant benefits that for now it's a trendy ingredient that still needs more research to back up its claims.
If you're looking for proven solutions, choose from ones that do have science to back them up:
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Sharmani Pillay is a Registered Pharmacist who specializes in anti aging skin care. She owns and operates an online skin care store at [Link Removed]
Coming from the orient, I was raised to eat pomegranates, seed by seed, one by one. Now I lost my patience. The picture you post sure looks good and it reminds me of the past.
Thank you for sharing.
I don’t know how to tell when it’s ripe for when I was young, my parents picked that for me.
To eat a fresh pomegranate, I break the open like the picture showed about. I try to pick each little red thing out. Avoid the yellow skin inside. Then after a pile of them, I put a mouthful in my mouth and split out the seeds. It is a lot of work and require much patience. But it is worth it.
I agree (re it being worth it), but it is so time consuming.
Chinadoll, I pick out one seed at a time as well, but wait until I’m finished picking out every seed and then sit down to devour them. There must be an easier way - anyone?
Found this on web but I am not going to eat that this way...
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I would gently slit from top to bottom, then try to break it in half (or break it open) by my palms. (Cover it up in paper towel first so the juice won’t splash around.)
Then continue to break them in smaller sections and take the membrane out.
I will see if I can get a video or picture show for you.
I love pomegranate! I buy these at Costco - you can get just the seeds, in large packs in the fruit section. 
dennie, OF course they count! (at least that is my theory and I am sticking to it!!)
And pharmagirl, yes, Costco is nearly always the answer for me! ROTFL!
I used to eat pomegranates as a kids too. One by one, things were much slower paced back then. I remember thinking that it was the best treat in the world....I loved them. I see them is the store now often, but I don’t buy them. I keep thinking about all the work it is to eat one.
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