About Korres Pomegranate Moisturising Cream This natural Pomegranate extract moisturiser from the acclaimed Korres brand is lightweight, & absorbs into the skin rapidly leaving your face feeling fresh & rejuvenated. It is ideal for those with oily or combination skin types. It contains Alpine Willowherb, a small & pretty flowering plant that only grows in peat bogs, which regulates sebum production. Sebum, which is a oily secretion of waxy matter from glands, creates a slightly sweaty shine on the skin. By lowering sebum production this moisturiser cleverly gives a matte, non-reflective finish to the skin.A p H neutral formulation ensures that this moisturiser is not harsh on your face, & it also contains no mineral oil, paraffin wax, alcohol or animal by-products. It does contain natural extracts & is suitable for vegeratians & vegans. Powerful skin hydration is delivered from a combination of hyaluronic & salicylic acids. This leaves the skin feeling silky smooth, & leaves you feeling great. The moisturiser carries an element of sun protection too, blocking skin damaging UV rays to protect your face with a low but effective SPF rating designed for daily use. Pomegranate Fruit Extract Why Pomegranate? Well, Pomegranate is somewhat of a super-food & has been used for medicinal purposes back through the ages. It is used to treat high blood pressure, to strengthen bones & may even combat some cancers. It is a great source of fibre, minerals & vitamins (notably A, C & E). All very good & well, but how does all this help when rubbing it on your face you might ask? The answer is three-fold, & intriguing. The organic Pomegranate is rich in tannins & polyphenols. Astringent properties resulting from the high tannin levels cause a skin tightening effect. Tightening & strengthening the epidermis, along with sebum reduction, is an ideal combination for oily skin. Finally, Pomegranate also contains high levels of antioxidents, that are known to combat free radicals. Free radicals age the skin prematurely.15% of the moisturiser content is Pomegranate extract & Willowherb, which combine cleverly to improve your skin. The Korres Brand The Korres brand is of Greek origin, its story starting with The Tzivanides Pharmacy in Athens which was set up in the 1960s. The founder employed a bright young Pharmacology undergraduate named George Korres. George was initially sceptical about homeopathic medicine, but quickly realised that the science behind the use of natural ingredients was valid, & he was amongst the first to recognise the potential & benefits of a more natural skincare product line-up. Later entrusted with the management of the pharmacy, & with a passion for understanding herbal properties, George set about developing his own range of natural products. In the early days these were tested on understanding, & no doubt long suffering friends as he developed his repertoire of knowledge about thousands of herbal treatments. Today, the Korres brand is a global success, & continues to develop new & innovative natural skin care products such as this Pomegranate extract moisturiser cream.