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From Greek mythology through the Old Testament and into Renaissance painting, the pomegranate has long captured the imagination of artists and philosophers. Furthermore, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used the ruby seeds from this jewel-like fruit for medicinal purposes too. As it turns out, the ancients were on to something.

In conducting his research on Pomegranate extract, Dr. Murad discovered one of nature’s most potent antioxidants. Going deeper, he was the first to incorporate this exciting ingredient into highly innovative anti-aging skincare and suncare products.
 
In order to appreciate how Pomegranate extract works, we first have to step back for a bit of science.

Experts believe that 80% of what we perceive as the signs of skin aging – and this includes fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, sallow color, loss of elasticity, uneven texture, and more – are caused by free radical damage.
Free radicals are unstable molecules that erode tissue through a process called oxidation. (When an apple slice turns brown or a steel beam rusts, those too are examples of oxidation.) Free radical formation is not just an isolated event either, because free radicals generate more free radicals, thus establishing a cascade of deterioration.

Environmental damage, sun exposure, pollution, and stress are the most common triggers for free radical formation on the skin.
    In order to repair, diminish or prevent the
signs of aging, you first need to neutralize
damaging free radicals. This is done using
substances called antioxidants that work to
stabilize free radicals, render them
harmless, and break the cycle of decay.
For skin health and protection, some antioxidants work better than others. Polyphenols are a class of particularly beneficial plant-derived substances - found in sources as diverse as green tea, chocolate and licorice - with remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Pomegranate extract contains the extraordinarily powerful polyphenol ellagic acid, a highly efficient free radical scavenger. Ellagic acid has also been studied for its healing benefits and anti-cancer benefits.

Noted for its versatility, pomegranate extract offers antioxidant benefits and protection both topically as well as internally in supplement form.
 
  In addition to its healing benefits, pomegranate extract - whether applied topically or taken internally - has the unique ability to improve the SPF power of sunscreen.
 
  As the first to incorporate Pomegranate technology into topical skincare, Dr. Murad developed the highly effective Age-Proof Suncare products. Pomegranate’s SPF enhancing abilities allow him to use fewer topical chemical sunscreens while still maintaining the desired levels of SPF protection.   Dr. Murad also discovered that Pomegranate offers significant sun protection benefits when taken internally. Murad Pomphenol® Sunguard Supplement, with its Pomegranate antioxidant formula, is clinically proven to boost topical sunscreen protection by 25% from the inside.  
  1. What is Energizing Pomegranate Complex™?
Formulated into Murad products, Energizing Pomegranate Complex™ is a combination of artemia extract and pomegranate extract, an ingredient combination that is extremely effective in bringing new energy and radiance to the skin.
 
2. What is artemia extract?
Artemia extract is a powerful bioactive marine complex. It contains a compound called GP4G that stimulates the metabolism of the cells responsible for renewing the epidermis (and thereby preventing the appearance of fine lines.)
 

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