So, what makes pearl powder so special and why did I use it in holi (youth), holi (mane) and holi (water)? Its extraordinary ability to nurture healthy, radiant, glowing, and younger-looking skin. It is the ultimate beautifying skin support, and pearl powder’s nutritional profile doesn’t disappoint. Pearl powder is rich in bioavailable amino acids that support hair, skin, and nail cell growth. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein which are the basis of nearly every physiological process in the body and amino acids have been connected to plumper, smoother, and softer skin. This is because a well-balanced amino acid profile in the body helps support cellular repair and skin cell turnover. Amino acids also help to hydrate the skin, increase water retention, protect the skin via antioxidants, build collagen, and reduce inflammation. Pearl powder is also extremely rich in ‘beauty minerals,' and contains over 30 trace minerals and elements like calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, silica, and calcium phosphate. An effective and balanced nutritional status supports the structural integrity and function of the skin so these minerals play a really important role in maintaining skin health and a good level of skin glow. Silica and selenium have been particularly tied to hair health too. The most abundant mineral in pearl powder is calcium carbonate. Pearl powder is the richest source of calcium on the planet (up to 80% by weight) and is absorbed twice as efficiently as conventional calcium supplements. It also supports proper thyroid function within the body.