Who Should Use Silver Skin Care Products
According to the experts, silver could potentially work for all skin types in small quantities, but Lewis suggests getting a patch test before using it to ensure you're not allergic. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky says that over-use can potentially lead to systemic absorption and a silver overload called argyria, which tints skin Tin Man purple-gray.
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Is It the Same Silver Used in Jewelry?
You're probably wondering whether the silver used in skin care is the same as the silver used in jewelry. Patel says they're essentially the same with pure silver being an element on the periodic table. "In jewelry, it is mixed with other metals to give strength and flexibility for the design," she says. "Colloidal silver is silver particles in suspension." Prystowsky adds that the colloidal form is more readily absorbed by skin because of the smaller particles.
Read on for eight silver skin care products that tackle many concerns.
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Is it a cleanser or is it a mask? This genius hybrid formula doesn't have the face-cracking-tightness typical of clay masks. Cleanse damp skin with the rhassoul and kaolin clay product or leave it on for 10 minutes to see the pore-refining, soothing and nourishing effects of salicylic acid, medical-grade manuka honey and colloidal silver.
This multitasking treatment deserves its moniker given that it brightens and refines skin, unclogs pores, targets pigmentation and manages greasiness in 10 to 15 minutes. We can thank the combination of antibacterial colloidal silver, salicylic acid, niacinamide and glycolic acid.
Don't let your eyes give away how tired you are. Colloidal silver's many benefits are showcased in these brightening patches. With the help of luminizing pearl, the patches revitalize, de-puff and hydrate sleepy eyes. A box contains 15 sets of patches so you'll be ready for a few late nights.
