This precious metal has been used throughout time and history as a powerful antimicrobial agent that aids in healing, skin care and overall health.These rich properties are why silver is one of our ingredient heroes, delivering the magic of our ever-loved Silver Lining and Awaken Hydra Mists.
WHAT IS SILVER?
Silver is a chemical element that you can find in foods such as grains and mushrooms, as well as in the milk of mammals and water. Though it occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust, this precious metal is also created in space, the result of supernovae (an explosion of a supergiant star). Amazing, right?
It’s one of nature’s 92 elements, with well-documented healing properties that have been utilised medically for millennia. That’s why we love silver in our skincare ~ not only is it entirely natural and organic, but heals, soothes and restores.
As with other chemical elements, there are many types of silver, each with unique properties and toxicity levels. The human body metabolises these types of silver differently.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF COLLOIDAL SILVER
As with other chemical elements, there are many types of silver, each with unique properties and toxicity levels. The human body metabolises these types of silver differently.
True colloidal silver ~ this is a purer form of colloidal silver. In true colloidal silver there are no ions, just pure silver particles immersed in pure water.
Ionic silver ~ a solution containing only silver ions with a positive charge (+1), ionic silver is still used in medicine. Studies have shown that silver particles are more effective than silver ions as they are better able to penetrate cells, granting the healing properties deeper reach.
Silver protein ~ ionic or colloidal silver with protein added to allow the particles to remain suspended. The protein may reduce the potency of silver significantly and there are reports that this silver protein can host bacteria.
Silver hydrosol ~ the highest-grade of colloidal silver, it is composed of only two ingredients, 99.99% pure silver and USP 23 grade purified water. For that reason, it’s the only type of silver we use in our skincare. With more than 98% positively-charged silver content, it’s the safest and most active form of silver.
Many people can feel wary about the health concerns associated with using different types of silver, and we always recommend doing thorough research before adding anything new to your routine. That’s what we did ~ we made sure the science behind our skincare was both effective and safe. There are no reported health cases associated with silver hydrosol.
THE BENEFITS OF SILVER: WHAT SILVER DOES FOR YOUR SKIN
Silver’s antimicrobial power has been hailed for thousands of years. Historically, it’s been used to heal wounds, soothe burns and replenish skin issues. Utilising the metal’s natural capability to nourish and restore skin is what makes our skincare with colloidal silver so effective.
Some of the benefits of silver for your skin include:
Anti-inflammatory - Silver Lining Hydra Mist reduces redness and swelling of acne and blemishes.
Repairs tissue - Awaken Hydra Mist targets tattoo lesions, wrinkles and fine lines by stimulating tissue regeneration.
Powerful antioxidant - combats free radicals to reduce oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can cause premature ageing by depleting the body’s natural stores of collagen and elastin.
Soothing - Awaken Hydra Mist is known to help settle fresh tattoos and dermabrasions, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema and shaving rashes.
HOW DOES SILVER WORK?
Silver’s antibacterial, antimicrobial magic works in several powerful ways:
The silver ions penetrate bacteria and bind to the cell wall so that no substances can enter or leave the cell.
These positively-charged silver ions bind to the oxygen receptors that bacteria use for respiration and metabolism, disabling them.
Much like iron, silver is a powerful carrier of oxygen. When it comes into contact with an infectious microbe, it releases an oxygen ‘burst’ which kills pathogens.
Silver penetrates bacterial cell membranes, preventing the bacteria from replicating and growing.
IS SILVER HARMFUL?
Being in contact with silver is not harmful to humans. However, many substances can be toxic if they are low-quality or ingested in large amounts.
When using silver, either topically or as a supplement, it’s important to make sure that the product you’re using is high-quality and that the type of silver is safe to use.
That’s why we would never recommend anything other than true colloidal silver, such as silver hydrosol. It’s also important not to exceed the recommended daily dose for any silver supplements you’re taking.
Sabine G uses silver hydrosol ~ not only is it pure, potent and powerful, but there are no cases that show silver hydrosol causes any health concerns.
SILVER FOR THE SOUL
Beyond its healing powers for the body, this cosmic element is a tonic for the soul.
Embodying the moon's energy, silver cools and reflects. Time spent with this energy inspires connectivity ~ both to your inner self and the world around you.
Gifts of silver in many cultures are given as a symbol of trust, wisdom and love. In antiquity, silver gifts were even given to protect against evil.
THE ESSENCE
For thousands of years silver has been praised for its healing abilities and recognised as one of nature's most powerful infection-fighting agents. It is a natural and sacred element that restores balance in one’s body and soul.
REPAIRS BROKEN SKIN
& HEALS BLEMISHES
Anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties help reduce redness and swelling of lesions, cuts, acne and blemishes.
PROMOTES CELL REGENERATION
Stimulates collagen and elastin and helps to eliminate free radicals, reducing lipid peroxidation.
UNIQUE HYDRATION
With excellent absorption, Colloidal Silver penetrates cutaneous intercellular space, carrying 10,000 times its weight in water.
IMPROVES FINE LINES & WRINKLES
The patented formula of Awaken & Silver Lining Hydra Mist, treats wrinkles and fine lines by enhancing tissue regeneration, helping to eliminate oxidative stress.
If you’d like to know more about our ingredients, please, email hello@sabineholistics.com
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