The Basics On Colloidal Silver
What is Colloidal Silver?
Refers to ground-up silver suspended in solution.
What are other names for Colloidal Silver?
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What is Colloidal Silver used for?
Colloidal silver has anti-fungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties,” Dr. … Its anti-inflammatory quality makes it a skincare heavy-hitter, as nearly all skin issues— including redness, acne, and chronic conditions like dermatitis and rosacea— stem from inflammation.
How Colloidal Silver is classified
Uncategorized
Recommendations for using Colloidal Silver during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Colloidal Silver During Pregnancy
What we know about using Colloidal Silver while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No information was provided. SCCS comment: As described in the SCCS Guidance on the Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics (SCCS 1484/12), if considerable systemic exposure cannot be excluded, information on reproductive toxicity is required. The SCCS notes that no information has been provided on systemic availability via the relevant uptake route(s) that would allow drawing conclusions on reproductive toxicity.
General safety info about Colloidal Silver from CIR
The SCCS concludes the following: 1. In view of above, and taken into account the scientific data provided, the SCCS is requested to give its opinion on the safety of the nanomaterial Colloidal Silver when used in cosmetics including toothpastes and skin care products with a maximum concentration limit of 1%, taking into account the reasonably foreseeable exposure conditions. Only a limited amount of data was provided by the Applicants that corresponded to the SCCS Guidance on Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics (SCCS 1484/12). The provided data were also not in line with the SCCS Memorandum on Relevance, Adequacy and Quality of Data in Safety Dossiers on Nanomaterials (SCCS/1524/13). Although other information is available in open literature relating to the toxicity of nano silver, their relevance with respect to the materials of this submission has not been considered by the Applicants. Due to a number of major data gaps, the SCCS is not in the position to draw a conclusion on the safety of colloidal silver in nano form when used in oral and dermal cosmetic products. 2. SCCS is requested to address any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of Colloidal Silver in nano form in cosmetic products. In addition to safety assessment of colloidal silver in nano form, consideration should also be given to the likely presence of ionic silver in different type of final products.
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Products where you might find Colloidal Silver
Naturopathica Colloidal Silver & Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Cleanser; Omorovicza Silver Skin Savior Salicylic/Glycolic Acid Treatment;BeautyBio Bright Eyes Collagen-Infused Brightening Colloidal Silver Eye Masks
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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