11 Must-Try Easy Homemade Pomegranate Face Packs

Pomegranate is known to be a superfood, rich in antioxidants and vitamins that support overall health. However, do you know that it can also keep your skin healthy by nourishing, rejuvenating, and shielding it from damage? You can use DIY pomegranate face masks to get an even skin tone, a natural glow, and healthy skin. These masks keep your skin hydrated and are easy to prepare at home.

So ditch the store-bought pomegranate masks, scroll down to check out DIY recipes, and understand how pomegranate may benefit your skin.

Pomegranate Seeds: How Are They Beneficial For Your Skin?

1. Keep Your Skin Hydrated

The hydrating power of the juice of pomegranate replenishes the moisture levels of your skin and keeps it hydrated. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, which makes your skin soft and smooth by reducing dryness (1). When applied topically, the nourishing oil present in pomegranate seeds promotes regeneration of the epidermis (outer layer of skin) and skin repair (2). So, if you want a face pack for a refreshing fruit facial at home, this is a great ingredient to begin with.

2. Protect Your Skin From Environmental And Sun Damage

Exposure to the harmful UV rays damages your skin, but pomegranate can prevent this. It contains anthocyaninsⁱ  Natural pigments with antioxidant capabilities present in some plants that give them a purple, blue, or red hue. , tanninsⁱ  Natural water-soluble plant biomolecules that serve as an astringent, antioxidant, and precipitating certain organic compounds. , and antioxidants that have anti-inflammatoryⁱ  A drug or other chemical that decreases body aches, swelling, and redness, as well as other markers of inflammation. properties and reduce UVB damage (3).

3. Have Anti-Aging Benefits

A study indicated that antioxidant-rich pomegranate extracts could reduce the effects of photoagingⁱ  It refers to accelerated aging of the skin due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun. while increasing collagen production (type I), hyaluronanⁱ  A type of carbohydrate that serves as a natural lubricant and is found in cells and fluids, especially in soft connective tissues. , and water content of the skin. They also have an anti-oxidative impact on the skin (4).

According to the World Health Organization, by 2050, 16% of the world’s population will be aged 65 years and older. Skin aging has a significant impact and results in wrinkles and other aging symptoms. However, the anti-aging properties of pomegranates help to improve general skin health.

Quick Tip

Add pomegranate to your diet by sprinkling it on salads or desserts. You can also drink fresh pomegranate juice, but avoid adding sugar to it.

Here’s how you can use pomegranate to get glowing skin.

Get Glowing Skin With These Pomegranate Face Packs

1. Pomegranate And Lemon Juice Face Mask For Treating Sun Tan
2. Pomegranate And Honey Face Mask For Moisturized Skin
3. Pomegranate And Papaya Face Pack For Glowing Skin
4. Pomegranate And Green Tea Face Mask For Acne
5. Pomegranate And Cocoa Powder Face Mask For Youthful Skin
6. Pomegranate And Yogurt Face Mask For Flawless Skin
7. Pomegranate And Oatmeal Face Mask For Revitalizing Your Skin
8. Pomegranate, Almond Oil, And Rice Face Pack For Wrinkles
9. Pomegranate Peel, Besan, And Milk Cream Face Mask For Dry Skin
10. Pomegranate Peel, Rosewater, And Lemon Face Mask For Dull Skin
11. Pomegranate Peel, Fuller’s Earth, And Rose Water Face Pack

1. Pomegranate And Lemon Juice Face Mask For Treating Sun Tan

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon pomegranate paste (blend a few seeds to get the paste)
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Apply the paste to your face and neck (and any other exposed and tanned areas).
2. Keep it on for at least 30 minutes and then wash it off.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice or thrice a week.

Why This Works

Lemon has astringent qualities and skin-brightening effects while pomegranate helps in calming the skin and repairing UV damage by restoring the skin barrier. This combination can become a staple in your home remedies to rejuvenate the skin.

2. Pomegranate And Honey Face Mask For Moisturized Skin

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon pomegranate paste (blend the seeds into a smooth paste)
• 1 tablespoon organic honey

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Mix both the ingredients to form a paste of medium consistency.
2. Apply it to your face and wait for 30 minutes.
3. Wash it off.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice or thrice a week.

Why This Works

Honey moisturizes your skin, and pomegranate keeps it hydrated, making it baby soft.

3. Pomegranate And Papaya Face Pack For Glowing Skin

You Will Need

• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seed oil
• 1 tablespoon green papaya powder
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
• 1 teaspoon grapeseed extract

Prep Time

3 minutes

Treatment Time

30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Mix all the ingredients and apply the pack to your face.
2. Keep it on for half an hour.
3. Wash with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice a week.

Why This Works

This is a great fruit face mask for glowing skin. It offers gentle exfoliation by removing all the dead skin cells and gives you smooth and radiant skin. Grapeseed oil is loaded with vitamin E and contains linoleic acid that unclogs your pores.

4. Pomegranate And Green Tea Face Mask For Acne

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon pomegranate paste
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• 1 tablespoon green tea (strain one packet)
• 1 tablespoon honey

Prep Time

5 minutes

Treatment Time

30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Take a bowl and blend all the ingredients.
2. Apply it to your face and massage for 5-10 minutes.
3. Leave the paste on for another 20 minutes.
4. Wash with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice a week.

Why This Works

Green tea, honey, and pomegranate are excellent sources of antioxidants. They have acne-fighting properties and they prevent acne breakouts. They also aid skin rejuvenation and brighten up your face.

5. Pomegranate And Cocoa Powder Face Mask For Youthful Skin

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon pomegranate paste
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Mix pomegranate paste with cocoa powder.
2. Add water if the consistency is too thick.
3. Apply the mask to your face and let it dry.
4. Wash it off with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice a week.

Why This Works

Both cocoa powder and pomegranate have anti-aging properties as they are rich in antioxidants that keep the skin glowing and youthful. They function together for smoothing fine lines, improving skin texture, and tightening skin.

6. Pomegranate And Yogurt Face Mask For Flawless Skin

You Will Need

• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 3 tablespoons yogurt

Prep Time

3 minutes

Treatment Time

30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Make a paste of the pomegranate seeds.
2. Add yogurt to it and blend.
3. Apply the paste to your face and wait for 20 minutes.
4. Wash it off.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice a week.

Why This Works

Both yogurt and pomegranate rejuvenate the skin and contain skin brightening agents. This face pack not only makes your skin soft but also reduces marks and blemishes.

7. Pomegranate And Oatmeal Face Mask For Revitalizing Your Skin

You Will Need

• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tablespoons oatmeal powder

Prep Time

3 minutes

Treatment Time

30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Grind the pomegranate seeds and make a paste.
2. Mix the oatmeal powder with the paste and blend well.
3. Apply this mask to your face and massage with gentle circular strokes.
4. Leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

Once a week.

Why This Works

Oatmeal is a gentle exfoliator, and in combination with pomegranate, it makes the skin soft, boosts cell regeneration, and revitalizes the skin by detoxifying it.

8. Pomegranate, Almond Oil, And Rice Face Pack For Wrinkles

You Will Need

• ½ cup pomegranate seed (make a paste)
• 1 tablespoon rice flour
• 3-4 drops almond oil

Prep Time

2-3 minutes

Treatment Time

20-30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Take a bowl and mix pomegranate paste and rice flour.
2. Add almond oil to this and blend well.
3. Apply thoroughly all over the face and neck.
4. Wait for at least 20-30 minutes before washing with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice a week.

Why This Works

This face pack tones your face and reduces the signs of aging and is extremely beneficial for those with combination skin. Almond oil keeps the skin moisturized and hydrated.

9. Pomegranate Peel, Besan, And Milk Cream Face Mask For Dry Skin

You Will Need

• 2 tablespoons pomegranate peel powder (dry pomegranate peels in the sun and grind them)
• 1 tablespoon besan
• 2 tablespoons milk cream

Prep Time

2-3 minutes

Treatment Time

20-30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Take pomegranate peels in a bowl and add besan and milk cream.
2. Blend to make a smooth paste.
3. Spread the paste evenly all over your face.
4. Keep it on for at least 20 minutes and then wash it off.

How Often You Should Do This

Once or twice a week.

Why This Works

Pomegranate peel benefits your skin in similar ways as the seeds, ensuring hydration, rejuvenation, and protection of our skin. Milk is known for its moisturizing and skin-brightening benefits. Besan exfoliates the skin and it helps unclog the skin pores, thanks to its non-comedogenic properties. If you have super dry skin, try this face mask.

Jolly, a blogger, likes to use homemade pomegranate and orange peel powder in her skin care routine. She states in one of her blog posts, “I use it as a face and body scrub and also add it to my face pack. As we know, citrus dries out the skin, (so) I prefer using it with a moisturizing agent like honey or curd (i).” She mentions that the face pack makes his skin smooth and soft and adds, “I notice acne scars fading, but it might take a few months to completely fade away the scars.”

10. Pomegranate Peel, Rosewater, And Lemon Face Mask For Dull Skin

You Will Need

• 3 tablespoons pomegranate peel powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons rose water

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

20-30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Blend well to get a paste-like consistency. (If it is too thick, add a little more rose water.)
3. Apply the mask to your face and neck. Leave it on for 20 minutes.
4. Wash with cold water.

How Often You Should Do This

Twice a week.

Why This Works

Lemon is an excellent exfoliator and skin brightening agent. This face pack brightens your skin tone. You will notice the difference right from the first usage.

11. Pomegranate Peel, Fuller’s Earth, And Rose Water Face Pack

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon pomegranate peel powder
• 1 tablespoon Fuller’s Earth
• 1 tablespoon rose water (adjust the quantity as per the consistency)

Prep Time

2 minutes

Treatment Time

20-30 minutes

What You Have To Do

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a paste.
2. Spread the paste over your face and let it dry for 20 minutes.
3. Wash off with lukewarm water.

How Often You Should Do This

Once or twice a week.

Why This Works

Fuller’s earth cleanses the skin thoroughly and unclogs the pores. This face pack makes your skin glow and does not strip your face of its natural oils because of its pore minimizing properties.

Quick Tip

You can try aromatherapy with pomegranate oil to attain its skin-enriching benefits. Or, add a few drops of pomegranate oil to any face pack.

Infographic: 5 Easy DIY Pomegranate Face Masks

Pomegranate is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. It is replete with antioxidants that help fight free radical damage in the body. The topical application of the fruit is proven to be effective for the skin. When used in face masks with other natural ingredients, it may help rejuvenate the skin and combat other skin issues. Go through the infographic below to learn to prepare DIY pomegranate face masks with homemade ingredients.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

How frequently can I apply a pomegranate face mask?

For best results you can use a pomegranate face mask one to two times a week along with following a regular skincare regimen. This frequency helps maintain skin hydration and brightness.

How can I properly store my homemade pomegranate face mask?

You can store any leftover pomegranate face mask in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to preserve its freshness and effectiveness.

Is pomegranate good for pimples?

Yes. Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants that help maintain clear skin by keeping the pores unclogged.

Does pomegranate brighten skin?

Yes. Pomegranate helps brighten your skin by lightening blemishes and exfoliating the skin.

Is pomegranate good for oily skin?

Yes. Pomegranate can help keep oily skin moisturized without clogging the pores.

Illustration: Must-Try Easy Homemade Pomegranate Face Packs

Image: Stable Diffusion/StyleCraze Design Team

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