AKA “Silver Glass, Borosilicate Glass with Silver”
Mineral
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Ingredient Facts
Silver borosilicate
AKA: Silver Glass, Borosilicate Glass with Silver
Mineral · Antimicrobial | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Silver oxide, reaction products with boron oxide, silica and sodium oxide Science: Functions: Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Silver oxide is reacted with boron oxide, silica, and sodium oxide to create this compound. The reaction products are synthesized through high-temperature fusion of these mineral oxides.
Function
Antimicrobial | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the 20th century as a modern antimicrobial agent; silver has been used historically for its antibacterial properties (silver vessels were used to store water and wine), but this specific borosilicate form is a contemporary cosmetic innovation without traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer