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Cultured Youth: Bonus Information on Pearl Cosmetics By Megan Zborowski · Editorial Assistant Ginseng, green tea, and herb and oil extracts are just a few of the main ingredients in millions of cosmetics on the market today. And now pearls have entered the picture in a bigger way, hoping to take the cosmetics industry by storm. But the use of pearls in cosmetics is not a new concept. For thousands of years, people in Asia, especially in China and Japan, have been using pearl powder as a natural remedy to maintain the appearance of youthful skin. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a dietary supplement, usually in capsule form, to supply the body with amino acids and minerals. Pure and natural ingredients seem to be the key to a successful cosmetic product today, and pearl powder is no exception. Pearl powder cosmetics are sold in health stores, spas, or on Web sites that cater to buyers who are interested in a more holistic and natural way of life. These buyers tend to be committed to an overall healthy lifestyle where natural ingredients with possible nutritional value take precedence. Two ingredients in cosmetics are easily confused: pearl powder and pearl essence. Pearl powder is the result of crushed mother-of-pearl. Most companies that sell pearl cosmetics claim that pearl powder will indeed enhance the skin, which will ultimately help the user’s complexion. Pearl essence, on the other hand, is an iridescent powder sometimes found in eyeshadow and lipstick that is used for aesthetic purposes only. The benefits of pearl powder have not been scientifically recorded and many products are not recognized by the Food and Drug Administration as nutritional supplements. Pearl powder cosmetics are available at a number of health stores, select retailers, and online. The following is a list of companies who offer pearl cosmetics and/or pearl capsules: Dragon Herbs: dedicated to Chinese Tonic Herbalism; offers various Chinese herbs, elixirs, and teas. The Web site contains a wealth of information, especially for beginners. Emperor’s Herbologist: uses 100 percent freshwater pearls, which are disinfected, and then ground into pearl powder. Garden Botanika: cosmetics and skin care products made from pearl and other natural ingredients. Jenju: skin care products made from genuine crushed pearls. MaxNature Health Products: Web site offers a wide range of Chinese products, including skin care products that contain pearl powder. Natural Magic Herbal Products Siu Market: supplier of Chinese health, herbal, and medical products; available to practitioners and wholesalers only. World-Shop1 Asia
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