We review beauty products containing pomegranate, the superfood that keeps you young and beautiful
POMEGRANATES are bursting with a cell-regenerating molecule that slows ageing by as much as 45 per cent, Swiss scientists have found.
And you can do more than just eat them – dozens of beauty products make use of the fruit.
Here mum-of-four GINNY HEALY, right, of Crouch End, North London, reviews and rates 15 of them.
Byphasse make-up wipes with pomegranate extract and green tea, £1.99,
Ginny says: “Best wipes ever. I could buy in bulk and never use anything else.”
5/5
Willow & Honey black pomegranate candle, £27,
Ginny says: “The smell wasn’t to my taste but it does burn well for the price.”
2/5
Weleda night cream. £31.46, discount- supplements.co.uk
Ginny says: “It’s greasy to apply. But in the morning I woke up feeling like my skin was supple and soft.”
5/5
Murad pomphenol sunguard supplement. £47 for 60,
Ginny says: “I’ve only taken these for a short time. But they didn’t help protect my skin in the sun, as they’re meant to do. I have burned quite badly while taking them.”
1/5
Imperial Leather Uplifting Raspberry & Pomegranate Shower Gel, 250ml, £1, Sainsbury’s
Ginny says: “This smells nicer than the other shower cream. It was easy to apply, foaming well on the shower pouf. It made my skin feel nice too.”
4/5
Dr Organic Pomegranate Anti Ageing Cream, 50ml, £8.79 at Holland & Barrett
Ginny says: “This soaked in well. It helped my make-up stay in place all day. My skin felt hydrated all day too.”
4/5
Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, £14.95 for 100ml at
Ginny says: “I used it on sunburn and it stopped me from peeling. It also made my legs feel super-soft.”
5/5
M&S Nature’s Ingredients Pomegranate Shower Gel, 250ml, £2, Marks & Spencer
Ginny says: “This smells beautiful. It worked into a good lather, so was easy to apply. My skin felt soft, clean and fresh afterwards.”
4/5
7th Heaven Passion Peel-Off Mask, £1, Boots
Ginny says: “My skin felt lovely and soft afterwards but it is hard to remove and sticks to your hands. Yet my nine-year-old girl didn’t have this problem.”
3/5
Dr Organic Pomegranate Shampoo & Conditioner, £5.59 each, 250ml, Holland & Barrett
Ginny says: “This tamed my frizz, has a nice smell and worked into a nice lather. It left my hair super-silky.”
4/5
Autograph Triple 5 Nail Treatment, 11ml, £6.50, Marks & Spencer
Ginny says: “I have strong, hard and neat nails so this didn’t do anything for me. It might help brittle or peeling nails.”
2/5
M&S Nature’s Ingredients Pomegranate Body Butter, 200ml, £7
Ginny says: “It has a sickly smell and dries my skin out. Unsuitable for mature skin but my daughters loved it.”
1/5
Klorane shampoo and conditioner, £8/£8.50, John Lewis
Ginny says: “Hard to lather. I left the conditioner on for five minutes, as it suggests, but my hair still felt really dry afterwards.”
1/5
Lavera Repair Lip Balm, £3.95, Whole Foods
Ginny says: “I was reluctant to ditch my usual brand but this is super-moisturising and smells nice. As good as my old fave.”
5/5
Dr Organic Pomegranate Eye Cream, 15ml, £9.79, Holland & Barrett
Ginny says: “This absorbs nicely and isn’t sticky. I’ll use it to the end to see if it makes a difference to my bags and wrinkles.”
4/5