Products Description Made by refining high quality fresh water pearls grown in Asian pearl farms using a proprietary high-tech biochemical process. Pearl powder is an ancient beauty and health product derived from pearl shells. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and traditional medicine and is believed to have a variety of benefits. BASIC ANALYSIS Item of Analysis Specification Results Test Methods Organoleptic Appearance Powder Conforms Organoleptic Color White powder Conforms Organoleptic Odor Characteristic Conforms CP2010 Taste Characteristic Conforms CP2010 Physical Characteristics Calcium (as CaCO3) min 90% 92.2% CP2015 Amino acids min 5.5 - 6.5% 6.1% CP2015 Germanium min. 0.005% Complies CP2015 Strontium min. 0.001% Complies CP2010IA Selenium min. 0.03% Complies GC Zinc complex min. 0.10% Complies GC Heavy metals Total Heavy Metals 10ppm Max Conform USP<231>method II Lead (Pb) 2ppm NMT Conform ICP-MS Arsenic (As) 2ppm NMT Conform ICP-MS Cadmium (Cd) 2ppm NMT Conform ICP-MS Mercury (Hg) 0.5ppm NMT Conform ICP-MS Microbiological Tests Total Plate Count 3000cfu/g Max Conform USP<61> Yeast & Mold 300cfu/g Max Conform USP<61> E. Coli. Negative Conform USP<61> Salmonella Negative Conform USP<61> Staphylococcus Negative Conform USP<61> Benefits Cosmetics and beauty and health care products: Pearl powder is used to make cosmetics and beauty and health care products, such as facial masks, creams, foundation, etc. It is thought to improve skin tone, increase skin radiance, reduce wrinkles and acne, and promote skin regeneration and repair. Nutritional health products: Pearl powder is rich in protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc and other minerals and trace elements. It is believed to help strengthen bone health, promote the absorption and utilization of calcium, and improve sleep quality. Traditional Chinese Medicine: In traditional Chinese medicine, pearl powder is used to treat insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitations and other symptoms. It is believed to have the effects of calming the nerves, clearing away heat and detoxifying, moistening the lungs and relieving coughs. Liver protection: Some studies have shown that pearl powder has a certain protective effect on the liver, can reduce liver damage and promote liver cell regeneration. It should be noted that although pearl powder has many effects, it is not suitable for everyone, especially pregnant women and children. Before using pearl powder, it is best to consult a professional doctor or pharmacist for advice.   Use Add to formulas to the water phase. Typical concentration 1-10%, avoid strong oxidizers with the pearl powder in a formulation. For external use only. Applications Face creams, serums, masks, makeup up, face powders.