Trending: Pearl Powder

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Pearl powder is a trending ingredient right now, and for good reason. The ingredient boasts a number of health and skin benefits. Like many natural ingredients, pearl's use for health and beauty is rooted in history, as detailed in a recent MindBodyGreen article. Here, we will briefly discuss its benefits for health and luminous skin.

What's In There

Pearls are rich in calcium, magnesium and amino acids. They also contain an array of iron, copper, selenium and silica.

Pearls are an oceanic adaptogen, a substance known to promote body homeostasis and promote emotional wellness.

Beauty Benefits

Pearl powder is used in beauty for a number of purposes. It can be used to lighten and brighten the skin, as it is said to reduce the activation of tyrosinase and also add luminosity to the skin.

It is also known to have antioxidant properties and protect the skin from free radical stress. Pearl powder has also been reported to reduce acne.

Health Benefits

As an adaptogen, pearl is said to held balance emotions and reduce stress. It was even said to be used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for this purpose.

Pearl powder was recognized in Ayurveda to calm heat in the body and bring coolness in the digestive system, while also balancing inflammation in the body. It was also used in Ayurveda as an aphrodisiac in love potions.

To incorporate the ingredient into the diet, it can be used in smoothies, baked goods and elixirs.

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