INCI name

PUNICA GRANATUM STEROLS

Pomegranate sterols

A mixture of plant sterols from pomegranate seed oil, used for conditioning.

What it is

Punica granatum sterols is a mixture of sterols obtained from the seed oil of the pomegranate, Punica granatum. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, lip products and hair care 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.

The INCI name does not show which sterols the mixture contains or in what proportions.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (14)

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