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.
This definitely isn't a bog standard bar of soap. The line uses silver hydrosol, which is made up of positively charged silver ions (99.99 percent pure silver), suspended in pharmaceutical-grade purified water. The resulting product moisturizes, boosts cell generation and still produces a mild lather. Unlike some stripping bars, it's suitable for all skin types.
