MOTHER OF PEARL

Ingredient type: ABRASIVE

✨ Role: Mother-of-pearl, or «Mother of Pearl», is used in cosmetics for its gentle exfoliating properties and its ability to improve skin radiance. It can also act as a texturizing agent, bringing a satin finish to formulations.

Ingredient type: Exfoliant

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: No, mother-of-pearl comes from animal sources, namely shellfish.

✨ Please note: Although generally well tolerated, mother-of-pearl can cause skin reactions in people with seafood allergies. It is advisable to carry out a skin test beforehand. In cosmetics, it is often used in low concentrations and combined with other ingredients.

Found in: Frequently found in exfoliants, face creams, illuminating serums and certain make-up products for their reflective properties.