We love bringing you the latest and greatest in beauty, health, and wellness. And we especially love when we find an ingredient that promotes all three. So today, we’re talking about PEARL POWDER. 

It’s already one of the powerful ingredients in Beauty Salt, making it such an easy addition to your morning routine. Just add a scoop to your morning water and reap all the benefits.

Pearl powder is a fine powder made from crushed pearls. You might be wondering just how crushed pearls can benefit you. It turns out that pearls are actually full of bioactive compounds that can do amazing things like support your skin health and hair growth, reduce inflammation, and increase antioxidant protection.

It’s relatively new in the western beauty industry, but it has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over two thousand years, as well as in Ayurvedic medicine for over a thousand years.

We’re discuss pearl powder today: what it is, the benefits it has, and how to use it. Let’s get into it.

What Is Pearl Powder?

Like we mentioned above, pearl powder is a finely milled powder made from crushed pearls. The reason this ingredient is so potent is due to its many components, both organic (like amino acids) and inorganic (like calcium, magnesium, iron, and trace elements). 

Pearl powder supports collagen production and skin cell regeneration, which means that your skin will look fresher and more youthful. This is also helpful in wound healing, as collagen and skin cell regeneration are both essential for the repair process.

Pearl powder also has powerful antioxidant properties. This means it can destroy free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that are secreted in response to environmental toxins, like UV rays, pollution, and some cleaning chemicals. 

TSC TIP: You can decrease your exposure to free radicals by switching to non-toxic products in your home. Here’s Lauryn’s non-toxic product guide to help you out.

How Is Pearl Powder Made?

Pearl powder is made by grinding freshwater pearls or saltwater pearls into a fine powder. Before it can be milled into powder, though, the pearls are sterilized in boiling water to kill any bacteria. Then, the pearls are ground into powder using either steel grinding discs or porcelain balls.

What Is Pearl Powder Used For?

Calming effects

Increasing skin elasticity

Anti-aging effects

Accelerating new skin growth

Improving eyesight

Supporting collagen production

Strengthening hair follicles

Anti-inflammatory effects

Improving cognitive abilities

Treating epilepsy

Promoting bone growth

Heart protection

Antioxidant protection

Managing palpitations

Healing skin diseases or legions

Does Pearl Powder Work?

Pearl powder is so effective that it’s actually used in over 250 prescription preparations in China. As previously mentioned, they are made up of both inorganic components (such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and trace elements) as well as organic components (like amino acids). These components work together to support all of the functions listed above.

How To Use Pearl Powder

How To Use Pearl Powder For Eyes

If you’re looking to support your eye health from the inside out, pearl powder supplements can be a great addition. We’re big fans of Beauty Salt not just for the pearl powder, but also for how hydrating it is. Of course, check in with your doctor first to make sure it’s a good fit for you. Once you get the go-ahead, just mix it into your morning water and you’re good to go. It’s loaded with pearl powder, colostrum for gut support and collagen production and electrolytes to keep you hydrated. 

Use it topically:

Pearl powder can work wonders on your skin, too. When applied around the eyes, it may help brighten dark circles, smooth fine lines, and calm puffiness. Look for eye creams that include pearl powder for an extra glow. Just be sure to keep it out of your eyes (they won’t appreciate the sparkle). A little goes a long way, so dab it on gently and let it do its thing.

How To Use Pearl Powder on Face

Use it as a face mask.

If you want to use pearl powder to brighten your skin tone or even smooth out fine lines, try using it as an ingredient in a DIY face mask. Mix with water, milk, honey, or yogurt to create a paste and apply it to clean skin for 15-20 minutes.

Try it as a setting powder.

This one is pretty simple: just brush the pearl powder on your face after you’ve completed your makeup. This can help control oil and shine.

Mix it into skincare products. 

If you want to add benefits to your skin care routine using pearl powder, mixing it into your skin care products is a great way to go. Remember: a little goes a long way.

How To Use Pearl Powder on Nails

Use it for a pearly finish.

Once you’ve finished applying your top coat and your nail is partially cured (about thirty seconds), apply the powder to your nail. Then, rub it into the nail. Once the finish is smooth, tap off the excess and seal with a top coat.

Take it as a supplement to strengthen your nails.

Taking pearl powder internally can help your nails grow thick and strong. Again, we recommend our favorite Beauty Salt for this one because it also includes colostrum and electrolytes.

Pearl powder can have so many incredible effects.

We were amazed to see just how much pearl powder could do. It’s no wonder Lauryn put it in Beauty Salt. Talk about a powerhouse ingredient.

Do you use pearl powder? Let us know below.

x, The Skinny Confidential team

+ Learn more about Beauty Salt here.

+ Staci Christie skincare: what to use and why.