Lactobacillus Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

_Lactobacillus_/_Punica granatum_ fruit ferment extract, also known as pomegranate enzyme, is a plant-based skin care ingredient that’s created through fermenting pomegranate fruit extract with the microorganism _Lactobacil­lus lactis_. Its main benefits relate to light enzyme-induced exfoliation and its antioxidant properties. According to suppliers of this ingredient, the fermentation of _Punica granatum_ fruit extract reduces the ingredient’s molecule size, allowing for better skin penetration. This process also allows for the enzymatic and antioxidant compounds within plant extracts to become more available to skin, making their benefits more pronounced. _Lactobacillus_/_Punica granatum_ fruit ferment extract contains ellagitannins, including punicalagin, and flavonoids which deliver antioxidant benefits. Beyond helping mitigate the damage that external aggressors, like UV rays and pollution, can inflict upon skin, this extract also helps to reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines as well as boost the health of skin’s firming architecture. Punicalagin, the stand-out ellagitannin in pomegranate, assists in evening skin tone and reducing the look of discolorations. Protease is where _Lactobacillus_/_Punica granatum_ fruit ferment extract’s exfoliation properties come into play. This enzyme triggers proteolysis, or the breakdown of proteins which allows for the upper-most dead, dull layer of skin to slough off, revealing the newer, healthier skin beneath. According to suppliers, this ingredient is best when used in 1-3% concentrations.

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