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Hair and Skin Care with Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pomegranate seed oil, as the name implies is made by cold pressing the seeds of the pomegranate fruit. It is a stable oil with a soft amber color and a slightly fruity odor. Like grape seed oil and jojoba oil, it is mixed in creams, lotions, bath oils, and also in some medications for good skin and hair care. And just like almond oil, grape seed oil and jojoba oil, it is also popular as a carrier oil for aromatherapy with essential oils. Sometimes, it is also recommended to be taken internally in some dietary supplements.

Organic Pomegrante Seed Oil

Considering that over 200 pounds of the fresh fruits are required to extract just one pound of the oil, pomegranate seed oil may seem prohibitively expensive. Organic pomegranate seed oil is also available these days, but may be even more expensive than the average variety.

Pomegrante Seed Oil Skin And Hair

Properties of pomegranate seed oil: It is highly moisturizing and improves skin elasticity, balances skin pH, and is anti-inflammatory. It has natural antioxidants, which protect skin from free radicals, and helps prevent and destroy formation of cancer cells.

How to use:The oil can be use externally or topically as a skin or hair moisturizer, as a massage oil, as a personal lubricant or as a dietary supplement.

Effects on skin: Because of its various nutritious properties, pomegranate seed oil is used extensively for cosmetic purposes. It is used as an emollient to protect, heal and moisturize skin which is dry, cracked or irritated. It is especially useful for mature and aging skin. Since it contains high levels of ellagic and punicic acids, along with certain natural estrogenic properties, it helps to revitalize dull skin and smooth away wrinkles.

The oil contains certain anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory qualities, and has been also used for medication in skin problems such as eczema, dry skin, sunburn and psoriasis. Other minor skin inflammations and irritations also benefit when treated with pomegranate seed oil. The oil contains conjugated fatty acids, which help to ease muscular pains and aches, and also to reduce swelling.

Medicinal use: Pomegranate seed oil is generally mixed in cosmetic and medicinal creams, lotions and oils for external use. Sometimes it is also recommended to be taken internally. The phytoestrogens and conjugated fatty acids help to ease certain menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness, diminished libido, night sweats, hot flashes and mood swings. Because it is rich in antioxidant properties such as polyphenols, it has also been used effectively to treat and heal various types of cancers such as skin cancer and breast cancer.

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