Pearl Hydrolysate
真珠加水分解物 (Shinju Kasui Bunkai-butsu)
Why source from Japan
Sourced from Mie (Ise-Shima) and Ehime (Uwajima) with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.
Key spec
Pinctada fucata martensii (akoya pearl oyster); Pinctada margaritifera (black-lip) source; INCI Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein / Hydrolyzed Pearl; MOQ from 100 g – 1 kg (extract); custom via OEM partnership.
Typical end-product
Luxury essence / serum — Premium skincare with pearl-heritage storytelling (Mie / Ise-Shima provenance).
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 2 suppliers
- Typical MOQ
- 100 g – 1 kg (extract); custom via OEM partnership
- Regions of origin
- Mie (Ise-Shima), Ehime (Uwajima), Nagasaki, Oita
- Category
- Cosmetic raw materials
- Japan regulatory status
- Listed cosmetic ingredient (加水分解コンキオリン等)
- INCI name
- Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein / Hydrolyzed Pearl
- Japanese name
- 真珠加水分解物
- Romaji
- Shinju Kasui Bunkai-butsu
About this ingredient
Pearl protein (conchiolin) and mineral compounds extracted from akoya pearl oysters and shells. Mikimoto Pharmaceutical (ISO 22716 certified) developed multiple proprietary pearl-derived ingredients since 1966 and offers skincare OEM services.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Listed cosmetic ingredient (加水分解コンキオリン等) |
|---|---|
| EU | INCI listed |
| United States | Acceptable for cosmetic use under MoCRA |
| China | NMPA registration as applicable |
FAQ for OEM buyers
Q. Which Japanese regions supply pearl oyster raw material?
Pearl culturing is concentrated in Mie (Ise-Shima — the founding region of cultured pearl production), Ehime (Uwajima), Nagasaki, and Oita. These regions form the heritage supply base for pearl-derived cosmetic raw materials.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.regions
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Q. What MOQs are typical for pearl hydrolysate?
Standard preparations are typically supplied in 100 g to 1 kg lots for trial and pilot work, with custom volumes available via OEM partnership.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.typicalMoq
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Q. Which Japanese supplier is the established OEM partner for pearl-based skincare?
Mikimoto Pharmaceutical, an ISO 22716-certified manufacturer, has developed proprietary pearl-derived ingredients since 1966 and operates a long-running OEM skincare program built around its pearl preparations.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.descriptionEn and glossary_context.lead
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Q. Are there special considerations for exporting pearl hydrolysate to China?
Suppliers should verify the specific preparation against current IECIC (Inventory of Existing Cosmetic Ingredients in China) listings. Variant preparations not on IECIC may require NMPA new-ingredient registration.
Use cases
Luxury essence / serum
- Positioning
- Premium skincare with pearl-heritage storytelling (Mie / Ise-Shima provenance)
- Typical usage level
- Supplier-specific; commonly 0.1-3% in finished product
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Sheet mask / facial mask
- Positioning
- Luxury moisture-and-luminosity story leveraging pearl peptide humectant action
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.atGlance and typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Liquid foundation / primer
- Positioning
- Base makeup with pearl-derived luminosity and skin-conditioning copy
- Formulation notes
- Hydrolysate is water-soluble; incorporate in the aqueous phase of emulsion bases
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.atGlance.commonProductCategories
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Specialty body lotion
- Positioning
- Premium body care extending pearl-heritage skincare lines
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Looking for alternatives?
Common reasons buyers swap to a different ingredient — and what we'd suggest based on this ingredient's profile.
Vegan / plant-based alternatives
Pearl Hydrolysate is animal-derived. If you need a non-animal source with similar functions, consider:
Fucoidan
フコイダン
INCI Fucoidan (from various brown seaweeds); MOQ from 1–10 kg.
Plant-based· shares 3 categories
Astaxanthin
アスタキサンチン
INCI Astaxanthin; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1–10 kg (oil-based concentrate).
Plant-based· shares 3 categories
Okinawa Mozuku Fucoidan
沖縄モズク由来フコイダン
Cladosiphon okamuranus Tokida source; INCI Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1-100 kg (powder, extract).
Plant-based· shares 3 categories
If you need to avoid shellfish
Pearl Hydrolysate may contain shellfish. These ingredients offer comparable functions without it:
Fucoidan
フコイダン
INCI Fucoidan (from various brown seaweeds); MOQ from 1–10 kg.
shellfish-free· shares 3 categories
Astaxanthin
アスタキサンチン
INCI Astaxanthin; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1–10 kg (oil-based concentrate).
shellfish-free· shares 3 categories
Salmon Nasal Cartilage Proteoglycan
サケ鼻軟骨プロテオグリカン
INCI Proteoglycan; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 100 g – 10 kg.
shellfish-free· shares 3 categories
More cost-efficient options
Pearl Hydrolysate is positioned in the luxury tier. These ingredients offer similar functions at lower cost:
Astaxanthin
アスタキサンチン
INCI Astaxanthin; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1–10 kg (oil-based concentrate).
Cost-efficient· shares 3 categories
L-Theanine
L-テアニン
FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1-100 kg (pharmaceutical-grade powder).
Cost-efficient· shares 3 categories
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
ガラクトミセス発酵濾液
INCI Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate; MOQ from 10–50 kg.
Cost-efficient· shares 2 categories
Easier China regulatory path
Pearl Hydrolysate faces a more restrictive regulatory pathway in China. These alternatives have a simpler status in that market:
Fucoidan
フコイダン
INCI Fucoidan (from various brown seaweeds); MOQ from 1–10 kg.
Simpler in China· shares 3 categories
Astaxanthin
アスタキサンチン
INCI Astaxanthin; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 1–10 kg (oil-based concentrate).
Simpler in China· shares 3 categories
Salmon Nasal Cartilage Proteoglycan
サケ鼻軟骨プロテオグリカン
INCI Proteoglycan; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 100 g – 10 kg.
Simpler in China· shares 3 categories
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Japanese suppliers
- Premium
Mikimoto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
御木本製薬株式会社
Ise, MieEst. 1980English supportExport experienceISO 22716Pearl Conchiolin®, Pearl Collagen®, Pure Pearl Mineral® — flagship pearl-derived ingredients since 1966.
Mikimoto Cosmetics Ltd.
ミキモト コスメティックス株式会社
TokyoEnglish supportExport experienceMoon Pearl skincare line uses pearl-derived actives developed with Mikimoto Pharmaceutical.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24