Pure powder extract of mother-of-pearl (Pinctada margaritifera)
Oral administration
1 capsule per day for long term benefits
External application
Face mask or finishing powder
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Beauty
- Promotes the regeneration of new skin cells
- Improves the complexion’s radiance
- Prevents fine lines and wrinkles by firming and plumping skin
- Restores collagen production
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Wellness
- Activates the senses
- Settles the mind
- Calms the nerves
- Enhances immunity
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Vitality
- Strengthens and protects bones
- Pacifies the liver
- Increases resilience
- Aphrodisiac
- Boost metabolism
95-97% Inorganic substances: calcium carbonate in the form of pure aragonite and mineral elements (free from calcite, metallic particles, chemical contaminants and heavy metals).
3-5% organic substances: macro biological molecules, polysaccharides, lipids and fibrous proteins (rich in amino acids in association with small molecules, peptides and trace elements).
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Bone mineralization
The cells which participate in the synthesis of mother-of-pearl operate in a similar process that is observed in human bone and cartilage cells.
Mother-of-pearl is a calcified structure, forming the inner shiny layer of the shell of some mollusks. It is the natural outer skeleton of the oyster. It has an exceptional microscopic structure and high mechanical resistance. In addition to the normal calcification process, the shell of molluscs has the ability to quickly repair physical or pathological damage to its own shell and to partially "reshape" it. This observation has led researchers to study this material and compare its properties to those of the human skeleton for use as a biomaterial. The bioactive molecules present in Mother-of-Pearl stimulate bone-forming cells, osteoblasts, bone resorption cells and osteoclasts. Dietary calcium intake is known to have a positive role in bone mass and reduced risk of fracture.
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Skin care
Mother-of-Pearl extract has biological effects that stimulate the regulation of cell proliferation and tissue activity of the skin, in particular fibroblasts and/or keratinocytes. The biologically active molecules of nacre have properties on the hydration of the skin and/or promote the densification of the dermis.
Not unlike the skin, Mother-of-Pearl plays a protective role for the Pinctada oyster, and has the power to self-repair.
Mother-of-pearl extract has been shown, in vivo and in vitro, to stimulate keratinocytes and fibroblasts (including type I and III collagens, and decorin, an important molecule in cell communication and adhesion) which play a major role in regulating cell growth and regeneration of skin tissues.
The Mother-of-Pearl that lines the shell of Pinctada margaritifera is particularly thick and rich in active substances. These delay the consequences of aging by promoting skin hydration, densification and resilience.
One of the secret components in M-o-P is conchiolin. Conchiolin combines with skin lipids to form collagen which both moisturizes and prevents moisture from escaping. It promotes skin cell metabolism and repair, leaving your skin with an ageless natural glow.
