Pomegranate peel promotes regeneration of dermis and pomegranate seed oil promotes regeneration of epidermis

These results suggest heuristic potential of pomegranate fractions for facilitating skin repair in a polar manner, namely aqueous extracts (especially of pomegranate peel) promoting regeneration of  dermis, and pomegranate seed oil promoting regeneration of epidermis.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is an ancient fruit with exceptionally rich ethnomedical applications. The peel (pericarp) is well regarded for its astringent properties; the seeds for conferring  invulnerability in combat and stimulating beauty and fertility.

These results suggest heuristic potential of pomegranate fractions for facilitating skin repair in a polar manner, namely aqueous extracts (especially of pomegranate peel) promoting regeneration of  dermis, and pomegranate seed oil promoting regeneration of epidermis.

 Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 103, Issue 3, 20 February 2006

Pomegranate as a cosmeceutical source: pomegranate fractions promote proliferation and procollagen synthesis and inhibit matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in human skin cells.