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POMEGRANATE FRUIT PEEL EXTRACT OCTENYLSUCCINATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Pomegranate peel polyphenols esterified with octenylsuccinate to make them more oil-friendly, used as an antioxidant and oil-control aid. Underlying chemistry is well-known; modified form has less standalone safety data.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant punicalagin/ellagic acid base
  • Improved oil-phase compatibility from succinate ester
  • Sebum regulation in oily skin formulas
  • Stable polyphenol delivery

Known concerns

  • Modified extract; limited stand-alone safety dossier
  • Octenylsuccinic anhydride residues should be controlled
  • Potential allergy in pomegranate-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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