The therapeutic benefits of pearl powder are unclear, though it could be anti-inflammatory and detoxifying, and can be an abrasive. It is found in a variety of cosmetic preparations including shampoo, cleansers, indoor tanning products, moisturizers. Amino acids are among constituents. Pearl powder is the result of grinding dried salt or freshwater pearls and should not be confused with the “pearl” used in color cosmetics, which is usually obtained by using mica, bismuth oxychloride, or other such ingredients.
