INCI name

HYDROLYZED PEARL

Hydrolysed pearl

A hydrolysate of pearl used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Hydrolyzed pearl is a hydrolysate of pearl. Pearls consist mainly of calcium carbonate and the protein conchiolin. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and some makeup products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the source of the pearls, the hydrolysis method or the composition of the hydrolysate.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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