Oysters, an extraordinary delicacy, are now revealing their true potential for skin

OYSTER-based cosmetics. The idea may seem far-fetched, but this tasty mollusk is said to have a thousand and one virtues for the skin, and even more. Rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals and vitamins, the oyster is a great ally in the fight against certain signs of aging and in improving the radiance and firmness of skin. From the kitchen to the bathroom, there's just one step.

Although the appearance and texture of oysters may put some of us off, for others its iodine taste is a must for celebrating special moments or a meal by the sea.

However, we had no idea that it would one day end up as an ingredient in the vast domain of cosmetics.

Though it's still considered an unusual ingredient in the beauty world, much like broccoli or onions, the oyster has superpowers which could make it the new star of your beauty regime.

No stone is left unturned, in the sense that companies use absolutely every part of the oyster, from the flesh to the shell. Its properties are varied and diverse: anti-aging, purifying, remineralizing and cleansing.

Difficult to find any gray areas in this. By itself, the oyster can play a role in a number of functions in your bathroom, proving to be indispensable for skin, hair and even dental health.

In powdered formulas

Natural cosmetics brand Perlucine is one of the brands that has been embracing the virtues of the oyster, more precisely the shell of the white oyster.

Harvested by hand on the beaches of Brittany, France, oyster shells are carefully cleaned before being made into powder to enrich the formulas of different products, from facial cleansing powder to body scrubs, artisanal soaps, shampoo powder and even powdered toothpaste.