Top 8 Benefits And Uses Of Pomegranate Seed Oil For Your Skin

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Made by cold pressing the pomegranate seeds, pomegranate seed oil is packed with many nutrients and is used both internally and externally for its medicinal properties. It’s extremely popular been used for skin care, as an amazing ingredient in many skin care products, pomegranate seed oil is beneficial for skin and health in many ways:

1. Prevents skin aging

Pomegranate seed oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties thanks to the punicic acid and omega 5 fatty acid. This makes it fight against free radicals thus preventing skin aging.

2. Heals dry skin

Pomegranate seed oil is perfect for dry skin, as it absorbs deeply into the skin and will moisturize your skin effectively.

3. Prevents skin infections

If you are suffering from some skin infections such as eczema and psoriasis, try to use pomegranate seed oil. With good anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps you deal with these skin infections.

4. Makes your scalp healthy

Pomegranate seed oil soothes and combats the scalp bacteria due to its antipruritic properties. It also works great to balance the PH level of the scalp, which will reduce the hair greasiness and stimulate the hair follicles.

5. Repairs wounds

Application of pomegranate seed oil can help repair skin cuts and wounds. It has been found to repair cuts and other kinds of breaks on the skin quickly and no scars will be left thanks to its powerful properties.

6. Keeps skin smooth

Pomegranate seed oil is packed with iron, an important mineral that helps absorb oxygen. And oxygen is carried to the skin cells, this will make skin look smooth and fresh.

7. A good oil for oil cleansing

Oil cleansing is a great way to cleanse your face and make your skin healthy. Pomegranate seed oil is rich in flavonoids and punicic acid to deeply nourish the epidermal layer of your skin. For oil cleansing, mix pomegranate seed oil with other oils for better results, some oils such as coconut oi, sesame oil, avocado oil, olive oil and castor oil are all working well.

8. Prevents skin cancer

As pomegranate seed oil has strong anti-oxidant and anti-tumor promoting properties, when applying it to the skin, it may inhibit the growth of skin cancer.

When using pomegranate seed oil, make sure to choose the organic natural ones, which are always safer and more effective to use. It can be used alone and also combined with other oils and then applied to the skin.

And even pomegranate seed is an excellent ingredient for skin care. Here is a great shower scrub recipe you can make at home to make your skin soft and smooth:

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons coconut or turbinado sugar
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon ground pomegranate seeds
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated organic orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon rose water

Mix all ingredients in a glass bowl and mix well with a wooden spoon.

When you have a shower, apply this mixture on your skin and massage gently. Then rinse with warm water.

Sources:
1)http://www.3fatchicks.com/3-beauty-benefits-of-pomegranate/
2)http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/how-use-pomegranates-on-your-skin/
3)http://www.care2.com/greenliving/homemade-pomegranate-beauty-scrub.html

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