Antioxidant extract

Pomegranate

INCI: Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

In brief

What it is: an antioxidant extract derived from the fruit of Punica granatum, one of the most studied polyphenolic complexes.
What it does: limits the oxidation of skin barrier lipids triggered by UV rays and pollution, thanks to ellagitannins, ellagic acid, and anthocyanins.
Who it's for: people who live in cities and are exposed to smog and particulate matter every day.

What is pomegranate extract

L'pomegranate extract is obtained from the fruit of Punica granatum. It belongs to the family of plant antioxidants, specifically the polyphenol group, and is one of the most studied phytocomplexes.

How it works on the skin

Its richness lies in ellagitannins — especially punicalagins — along with ellagic acid and the anthocyanins that give the fruit its color. On the skin, they limit the oxidation of the lipids that make up the skin barrier, triggered by UV rays and pollution, and help preserve an even-looking complexion.

Which products contain it and who it’s for

In LeLang formulas, it appears in thecleansing oil and sunscreen, where it complements their primary function with antioxidant benefits. It’s especially suited to people who live in cities and are exposed to smog and particulate matter every day.

What’s the difference from fermented pomegranate

It should be distinguished fromfermented pomegranate extract, which is a different raw material: fermentation breaks down the ellagitannins into smaller, more absorbable fragments, while here the phytocomplex remains intact and works through its full range of molecules. Two different forms of the same fruit, with different behavior in a formula.

Read more on our blog about how free radicals damage the skin and what antioxidants do.

Frequently asked questions

What does pomegranate do for the skin?

Helps defend the skin barrier against oxidative stress caused by UV rays and pollution, and helps preserve an even-looking complexion.

What are pomegranate ellagitannins?

These are the polyphenols found abundantly in pomegranate, led by punicalagin. In the extract, they work alongside ellagic acid and the anthocyanins that give the fruit its color.

What's the difference between pomegranate extract and fermented pomegranate?

They are two different raw materials. In the fermented ingredient, ellagitannins are broken down into smaller fragments; in the extract, the phytocomplex remains intact and works through all its molecules together.

What products use pomegranate extract?

In LeLang formulas, it appears in the cleansing oil and sunscreen, where it complements the primary function with antioxidant support.

The selection of ingredients is curated by Elisa Avalle, founder of LeLang and a dermocosmetics specialist. Each formula is created and developed in LeLang laboratories.