Other ingredient
Colloidal Silver
INCI: Argentum Metallicum
Homeopathically diluted metallic silver particles suspended in liquid, used in some formulas for mild antimicrobial and soothing effects.
Also known as: 30x hpus argentum metallicum, colloidal silver 30x hpus, silver hydrosol
antimicrobialpreservative-booster
Benefits
- ✓Used for mild antimicrobial/antibacterial action
- ✓Marketed for soothing irritated skin
Watch for
- ⚠Not FDA-recognized as safe/effective for topical antimicrobial claims
- ⚠Prolonged/high exposure associated with argyria (skin discoloration); topical cosmetic-level use considered low risk by most sources
- ⚠Limited high-quality clinical evidence for skincare efficacy
In depth
What it does
Homeopathically diluted metallic silver particles suspended in liquid, used in some formulas for mild antimicrobial and soothing effects. As an other ingredient, it is particularly valued for used for mild antimicrobial/antibacterial action and marketed for soothing irritated skin.