Sunday, May 26, 2013

Most Lipsticks Contain Fish Scales

In order to give some lipsticks (as well as nail polish, some paints and some ceramics) a nice "shimmery" effect an ingredient called pearl essence (also known as "pearlesence") is added to them.

Pearl essence is the silvery stuff found in fish scales and is harvested primarily as a by-product of Herring fisheries.

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