The jewel-hued fruits have been a best-kept beauty secret sinceancient Greek times.
Today, pomegranates are still hallowed for their skincare benefits even among top dermatologists.
Meet the Experts
Keep reading to learn more about pomegranate’s incredible benefits for the skin.
Liz deSousa for BYRDIE
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A pomegranate is a winter fruit that holds juicy arils inside a thick, red skin.
A little history: the pomegranate was brought from western Asia to Egypt in 1600 BC.
(Polyphenols are bioactive compounds that are commonly found in plant-based foods.
Packed withantioxidants, they can help guard the skin against damage from a number of factors.)
“These ingredients are the reason why pomegranate extract is so effective,” Hu adds.
But aside from just being a spot treatment, pomegranate has a wealth of uses.
Want to test pomegranate out in skincare?
Pomegranates can help lighten dark spots brought on by UV rays as well as scarring.
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