We all know that all the best things often come in small packages, and this saying is definitely suits for pomegranates. Who knew that something so tiny would be packed with extraordinary beauty benefits? So, let us have a look at how pomegranates can work wonders for your skin.

Anti-ageing characteristics

Pomegranates have anti-ageing properties and can strengthen your skin internally as well as externally. The oil from the seeds found in the fruit helps strengthen the epidermis (outer layer of your skin), which decreases or delays wrinkles. Drinking a glass of pomegranate juice daily helps to attain glowing skin.

Beauty Tip: Drink a glass of pomegranate juice daily for glowing skin.

Keeps pimples away 

The reason of pimples is the hormonal imbalance occurred in your body. Pomegranates are a rich source of vitamin C which controls the production of sebum, an oily substance secreted by your skin, and which is the main cause of pimples. Pomegranates also help in improving your blood circulation and improving digestion.

Beauty Tip: If you want to enjoy the skin care benefits of pomegranates, then mix pomegranate seeds (one tablespoon) with some brown sugar (two tablespoons), honey (two tablespoons), avocado oil (two tablespoons) and orange peel (one tablespoon) to make a scrub. Use it daily for a few minutes for best results.

Keeps your skin healthy

Collagen, which is the essential component of your skin, assures that your skin remains soft, smooth and firm. Pomegranates contain certain compounds which stop enzymes from breaking down collagen, which helps your skin to remain healthy. Pomegranates also help in the growth of fibroblasts (which basically are the cells that produce elastin and collagen) and ensure that your skin remains soft and supple.

Beauty Tip: Pomegranates make a great garnish; be it in yoghurts, sweets or even salads.

Helps in cell rejuvenation
As you age, you come face-to-face with problems such as skin pigmentation and age spots. This is when, pomegranates act like your knight in shining armour, protecting you from skin damage. Pomegranates help in the production of naturally occurring antioxidants produced by your body, which help in regeneration of skin cells.

Beauty Tip: Kick starts your day on a healthy note by making a pomegranate smoothie. Mix half a cup of pomegranate juice with some berries of your choice and two tablespoons of yoghurt. 

Pomegranates have a small molecular structure and due to which the pomegranate seed oil can penetrate your skin deeply and hydrate it from within. It contains punicic acid which keeps bacteria at bay and ensures that your skin remains moist and healthy throughout the day.

Beauty Tip: Invest in beauty products which have pomegranates as their core ingredient.