A PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT AND ITS COSMETIC USES

摘要

The present invention concerns an extract of Punica granatum comprising : i. at least 10% by weight of the total weight of the dry extract, of punicalagins; and ii. at least 10% by weight of the total weight of the dry extract, of ellagic acid; and wherein the weight ratio [ellagic acid/punicalagins] is ranging from 0.5 to 2. The present invention also relates to a method of preparation of the said extract. Another object of the present invention is a preparation comprising the said extract and at least one water-miscible organic solvent preferably chosen from lower alcohols containing from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and in particular from 2 to 6 atoms. The present invention also concerns a composition comprising the said extract or preparation; a process for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, comprising a step of applying the said composition and cosmetic uses of the said extract.