Pomegranate oil: properties and features of use

The pomegranate tree has been growing on Earth for more than 5 thousand years. His homeland is Persia, and its fruit is called divine.Perhaps this is due to its sepal shape. There is a version that it was the pomegranate cup that formed the basis for the creation of a headdress of crowned persons — the crown. The ancient Greeks composed a legend about this fruit, according to which it is a symbol of marriage and fidelity. In the Christian religion, pomegranate was the emblem of the Virgin Mary and is considered a symbol of the Resurrection. In Turkey, newlyweds smash a pomegranate to find out how many children will be married.

Everyone knows that pomegranate seeds are eaten. In their composition a huge amount of vitamins, so they make delicious drinks - juices, wine, added to salads and various desserts. For all this, use the grain. But pomegranate oil, which is actively used not only in food, but also in cosmetology, as well as for medical purposes, is extracted from the seeds of tree fruit. Let us consider in more detail how pomegranate oil is so attractive, why it is valued, and what is special about it.

Pomegranate oil is very expensive. This is explained by the fact that the mass fraction of the finished product in the total amount of raw materials is very small. For example, to produce 1 liter of oil, about 500 kg of fruit are needed along with the peel. At the same time, the shelf life of oil is not more than one year. Therefore, it is often fake. In order not to run into a fake, you should pay attention to the labeling of the goods. On the package should be the name of pomegranate seed oil or the Latin version of the marking - punica granatum.

This product can be purchased at pharmacies or in stores specializing in the sale of goods of natural origin. Sometimes essential oils are found in flower and fruit boutiques. However, there can be found low-quality goods. If the oil is suspiciously cheap, it will not necessarily be a fake. Perhaps the whole thing in the way of its production. This product can be obtained not by direct cold extraction, but by extraction.

There are three ways to produce vegetable oils.

• Cold pressed. It is considered the best, because it allows you to save the maximum amount of useful substances. With this method, the seeds of the fruit are crushed and placed under the press. The oil obtained by this method has a short shelf life.
• Hot pressing. Before you put the seeds under the press, they are pre-fried to make them more fragrant. Trace elements and vitamins with this method are also saved.
• Extraction. Seeds are crushed and poured with a solvent - brand A gasoline or hexane (these are petroleum by-products). Next, the raw material is split into the actual oil (miscella) and waste (meal). Then the resulting products undergo a complex process of purification and filtration. At the same time most of the valuable substances evaporate, vitamins are destroyed.

Pomegranate oil is a powerful antioxidant that stops inflammation and protects the body from viruses. It contains a large amount of vitamin E - 270 mg / 100 g. This is three times more than in green tea. This amount of vitamin E is found only in wheat germ oil. And also in the composition of this product contains punic acid (omega 5) - this is one of the main components of the ether. Thanks to her, pomegranate oil helps to relieve intestinal infections and helps with vascular diseases. It is added to the composition of various healing ointments and creams - for example, intended for the treatment of skin diseases.

But also the ethereal liquid from pomegranate seeds can be used for the prevention of oncology. Substances contained in its composition, are able to activate the latent forces of the body in order to fight cancer cells.In addition, this essence reduces blood sugar, therefore, the product is recommended for diabetics. Pomegranate oil lowers cholesterol, cleans blood vessels and helps to normalize the work of the heart muscle, which makes it very useful in the prevention and subsequent treatment of heart disease.

The product from pomegranate seeds is able to cope with many intimate problems, which is not customary to speak out loud. Many women note that the use of pomegranate oil reduces pain during menstrual cycles, and also facilitates menopause. And there are also reviews of men who claim that pomegranate oil has proven itself as a lubricator for intimacy. Due to the increased blood flow increases the natural erection.

For ingestion of oil for the treatment and prevention of heart disease, it is enough to drop 3-4 drops a day under the tongue or the same amount before bedtime on the skin - for example, on the wrist.

We have already mentioned above the healing properties of pomegranate oil. Therefore, it is actively used in cosmetology. Pomegranate seed oil can often be found in various cosmetic skin care products for the face and body. Due to the fatty acids contained in the product, the cosmetics in which they are contained has a toning and rejuvenating effect. Pomegranate oil can lead to tired, dry skin.

It reduces facial wrinkles, heals small cracks and soothes irritated skin. Oil contributes to the regeneration of skin cells, so it is often included in the composition of anti-aging and sunscreen cosmetics, as well as in the composition of creams and ointments for protection against frost and wind. Moreover, its share in cosmetics may be as low as 0.5%, since the product from pomegranate seeds is very concentrated.

Today, pomegranate oil is used in cosmetics of many brands that have a solid reputation. One of these companies is the German pharmaceutical company Weleda, which specializes in the manufacture of medicines and cosmetics using natural ingredients. In the assortment of the company from Germany, products focused on the needs of both sick and healthy consumers - first of all, these are various preparations of therapeutic and prophylactic action.

Another line of products is cosmetic products: creams of various actions, emulsions, deodorants, and shampoos, which contain an extract of pomegranate oil.

A no less prominent concern specializing in the production of natural cosmetics is the Vivasan brand. The corporation has its own plantations for growing pomegranate trees, but the raw materials produced are not enough for the production capacity of the plant; therefore, the missing material is supplied from several Swiss companies at once. So, oils for the Vivasan company are made by Elixan Aromatica from the town of Gaville. Another Vivasan partner is Swiss Caps, which manufactures biological food additives and natural oils in capsules.

The company Oswald specializes in the production of food products, and the Italian company Cosval produces cosmetics for hair using essential oils - hair dyes with a gentle action, balms and shampoos for hair. In addition, the range has caring facial creams. Under the brand Oswald also produced brands Migliorini, Locherber and some other brands.

The company Intracosmed (Intra - innovative introductions and traditions) from the Swiss city of Urnesh also specializes in hair and skin care products that have both cosmetic and therapeutic effects.

When cooking recipes using pomegranate oil, you can add a few drops to the ready-made shampoos and hair balms, as well as massage cream and other body products.

• For massage. It is necessary to mix 15-20 drops and 2-3 drops of lemon oil, heat the mixture in the palms and lightly massage onto the skin. Massage in the chest helps with viral diseases of the respiratory system.
• Nourishing face mask. Mix 30 ml of pomegranate essence with 5 ml of honey melted in a water bath and raw egg yolk. Add the oat flakes ground in flour and pour warm milk. Let the resulting mass stand for a few minutes, then apply to the skin. The exposure time is 20-30 minutes. After the procedure, wash off the mask with cool clean water.
• Healing mask with aspirin. The composition is recommended for problem skin. Mix 10 drops of jojoba oil, 2 drops of sesame and 5 drops of pomegranate, heat slightly, add 1 асп2 aspirin tablets and beat well. Apply for 20 minutes on acne rash spots.

• Compress for dry skin. Mix in equal proportions pomegranate oil, almond and jojoba oil, slightly heat in a water bath. The resulting substance can be applied directly to the face or on a napkin, which cover the face, lie down for about half an hour. Pay special attention to problem areas. Do not wash.
• Yolk eye mask. Melt one teaspoon of honey in a water bath, add 5 drops of pomegranate essence and yolk. Apply with a brush, hold for half an hour.
• Potato mask around the eyes. In a boiled mashed potatoes, add 2 drops of oily pomegranate essence and 1 teaspoonful of cream with high fat content. Apply for 30 minutes.

You will learn more about the beneficial properties of pomegranate oil by watching the following video.