Our Mission
The Integrity Economy sources heavy metal-free oyster shell powder from trusted suppliers for eco-friendly cosmetic packaging. Our nacre offers biodegradable luxury for perfume caps, cream jars, and compacts, meeting FDA and EU standards. Connect with us to reduce plastic waste and elevate your brand.
The Science
Oyster shell powder, or nacre, is primarily composed of calcium carbonate (95-97%), with trace amounts of organic proteins, magnesium, and zinc, making it a natural, mineral-rich material. Its use in cosmetics (formulations like exfoliants and packaging like compacts or perfume caps) is driven by its biodegradable and pearlescent properties, but its health and allergenicity profile is critical for cosmetic-grade applications, especially under FDA and EU regulations (EC 852/2004, per July 29, 2025).
Future Forward
This biodegradable beauty replaces plastic with a pearlescent glow, perfect for caps, compacts, and cleansers. Trusted by brands like Perlucine and eyed by Lush, nacre’s safe, skin-loving minerals (calcium, zinc, magnesium) make it a win for health and style.
DID YOU KNOW?
. Eco-Friendly Biodegradability
• Nacre breaks down naturally in 8-12 weeks, reducing landfill waste. Use it in perfume bottle caps to replace plastic, as seen with niche brands like Perlucine exploring sustainable packaging.
2. Luxurious Pearlescent Finish
• Its natural shimmer elevates product aesthetics. Example: Perfect for high-end makeup compacts or cream jar lids, adding a premium touch for brands like Lush.
3. Safe and Non-Allergenic
• Heavy metal-free nacre is skin-friendly with no reported allergies.
Ideal for cleansers and powders, as proven by Perlucine’s Ecocert-certified skincare.
4. Mineral-Rich Skin Benefits
• Packed with calcium, magnesium, and zinc, it supports skin health. Used in exfoliating face masks, enhancing products like Lush’s natural cleansers.
5. Cost-Effective Sustainability
• Sourced from recycled oyster shells, it’s affordable yet eco-conscious. Great for bulk packaging like perfume testers, aligning with Unilever’s 2025 plastic reduction goals.
Discover Marchino Bioregeneratives
Marchino Bioregeneratives: Real People Making Real Change
Marchino Bioregeneratives (MCHB) embarked on a transformative journey from a simple regenerative materials science experiment at Global Citizen Academy. Founded by Hudson and his Mom, MCHB began with the humble growing of mycelium at home, exploring its potential to impact the world positively. This curiosity sparked a relevant and fun new class taught by Carmell, “Teen Entrepreneurship: Leading With Integrity,” where students conceptualized emergency housing solutions, particularly for flood-ravaged regions like Sudan. It marked the inception of MCHB’s venture into regenerative solutions.
Between 2020 and 2022, the family’s educational pursuits abroad deepened their commitment to regenerating, not just our planet, but our humanity as well. Their exploration into carbon sequestration in architecture led them to the regenerative capabilities of seaweed and biochar. Inspired by the simplicity of seaweed farming in Tanzania and open-source methods by Bren Smith, the family established their own seaweed farm during Hudson’s PADI certification in the Ionic Sea. Their experiments, once mere ideas, were now proving successful in real-world applications.
A chance encounter in Mediterranean led to a partnership with MCHB’s lead marine biologist Assaf Binder. Under the mentorship of Stefan Kraan from The Seaweed Company, MCHB honed its expertise in species identification, crucial for their future supply chain needs. This collaboration marked the official founding of Marchino Bioregeneratives, a testament to their evolving team and growing vision.
The journey continued in Mexico, where the team confirmed their findings and methodologies in marine aquaculture alongside a team of marine biologists from the University of Merida. Their work mirrored the explorations at their original seaweed farm, validating their approach.
The roots of MCHB are deeply entrenched in agriculture, with co-founder Carmell growing up in farming. Her firsthand experience highlighted the urgent need for industrial agriculture to adopt more sustainable practices. The discovery of the seaweed species Asparagopsis and its methane-sequestering capabilities steered MCHB towards developing agricultural additives like bio-stimulants.
Marchino Bioregeneratives, a family-led initiative with global implications and real-life know how, shows us that there’s room for everyone to participate in the solutions that our world so desperately needs. Their journey is a testament to the power of curiosity, collaboration, and commitment to a planet that is habitable for generations to come. With the scaffolding of relational capital firmly in place, MCHB is positioned for its future steps. To learn more about their groundbreaking work and join the movement for regenerative change, visit business@theintegrityeconomy.com
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