Colloidal Silver

Colloidal Silver is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, slip modifier agent. It is used in 58 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 99 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameCOLLOIDAL SILVER
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, SLIP MODIFIER
CAS number7440-22-4
EC number231-131-3
Prevalence58 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies99 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches33,100

Used in

Wash Off Masks 15.5%Facial Treatments 12.1%Serums 12.1%Toners 10.3%Body Treatments 6.9%General Moisturizers 6.9%

Frequently asked

What does Colloidal Silver do in skincare?
Colloidal Silver functions as an antimicrobial, slip modifier agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Colloidal Silver?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially wash off masks (15.5% of its uses).

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