Pomegranate Seeds Are Great Snacks — But Do You Want To Apply Them To Your Face?

We always believe that beauty starts from the inside. Eating a diet full of antioxidants will help you manage inflammation internally, as well as help you deal with free radical damage. And as we’ve said plenty of times throughout this article, pomegranates are a great way to get your fill of those. But they also help you in other ways. 

“It contains hydrolyzable tannins, flavonols, anthocyanins, and phenolic and organic acids,” registered dietitian Ella Davar, R.D., CDN, tells mindbodygreen about eating pomegranates. 

“One of the most important health-related functions of the pomegranate is their effect on gut microbiota and their potential use as antimicrobial agents. Fiber from the seeds contributes to gut health by serving as a prebiotic (food for probiotic, live gut-friendly bacteria) and providing the necessary bulk to keep the bowel movement regular and optimize digestive health.” The latter point is helpful as we know how intimately gut health and your skin are connected.

You can also simply drink the juice to amp up your skin-healthy benefits. “According to research studies, the antioxidant potential of pomegranate juice is more than that of red wine and green tea,” says Davar.