Pearl powder is a powder obtained by grinding natural river pearls formed in shells of mollusks. The shredded stones that have external defects are sent to grind, for the reason that they can not be used for making jewelry. Therefore, the cost of such pearls, and, accordingly, the powder from it, is very small, while the benefits are simply invaluable. Due to the high content of active calcium (more than 15%), other useful minerals (zinc, copper, sodium, manganese, etc.), proteins, amino acids and some other components, pearl powder is versatile and is effectively used in medicine and cosmetology.
Benefits and use of pearl powder
Pearl powder is also used as an external remedy for healing the skin, hair, nails, and as a means for ingestion (as a bioactive additive). It has the following effect on the body:
- replenishment of calcium in the body (to strengthen bones, nails, prevent seizures and spasms, etc., including during pregnancy);
- bleaching of tooth enamel;
- elimination of inflammations and irritations on the skin;
- acceleration of regeneration processes in tissues;
- bleaching of the skin ;
- skin cleansing;
- protection of the skin from ultraviolet light;
- moisturizing, enhancing skin tone;
- smoothing of superficial wrinkles;
- elimination of puffiness;
- matting the skin, etc.
Today, the cosmetology industry produces a variety of products with the addition of pearl powder: creams, tonics , masks, sunscreen products, etc. Especially recommended is an addition to the owners of problem, oily, freckles and age spots, the first signs of aging.
Pearl powder for face
The most popular way of using pearl powder in cosmetology is as a face mask. With pearl powder, you can prepare masks for different types of face and to correct various cosmetic problems. Here are a couple of recipes.
Skin Whitening Mask
Ingredients:
- pearl powder - 1 table. a spoon;
- milk - 1 table. a spoon;
- honey - 1 teaspoonful. a spoon.
Preparation and use
Ingredients combine, apply on clean skin. Remove the compound after 15-20 minutes, rinse with water. Carry out the procedure twice a week.
Nourishing and moisturizing mask, wrestling with aging skin
Ingredients:
- pearl powder - 1 table. a spoon;
- yolk - piece;
- juice of aloe - 0,5 tea. spoons.
Preparation and use
After combining the components, apply to clean skin. Wash off after 20-30 minutes. Carry out the procedure twice a week.