The aqueous steam distillate of pomegranate fruit, listed as an astringent, fragrance and tonic ingredient.
What it is
Punica granatum fruit water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of the pomegranate, Punica granatum, a type of hydrolate. CosIng lists it as an astringent, fragrance, tonic and flavouring ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.