Is Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract)
Also known as: EINECS 284-646-0
INCI: PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT
Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) (CAS 84961-57-9) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, brightening, anti-wrinkle", "mechanism_of_action": "Punicalagins, ellagic acid, polyphenols", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "10-18", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": …
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Astringent
Biocide
Deodorizer
Filler
Flavouring and nutrient
Humectant
Pharmaceutical
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract).
Known Synonyms
EINECS 284-646-0
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Biocide
Antioxidant
Astringent
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Pomegranate extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) allowed in the EU?
Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) do in cosmetics?
Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84961-57-9.
Is Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) used outside cosmetics?
Pomegranate Extract (Punica Granatum Extract) also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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