Silver has been valued for centuries for its role in surface hygiene, cleanliness, and skin balance. Today, it remains a highly appreciated ingredient in natural skincare, sprays, gels, and lifestyle products — but there’s still plenty of confusion around the different types of silver available.

Should you choose ionic silver or colloidal silver?
What do ppm levels really mean?
And why do many premium brands (including us) choose amber colloidal silver for creams and gels?

Why Has Silver Been Used for Hygiene for Centuries?

Silver has a long history in various cultures as a natural way to help maintain cleanliness:

• Ancient civilisations used silver containers to keep water and food fresher.
• Early practitioners used silver on surfaces, tools, and dressings to support hygiene before antibiotics existed.
• Today, silver is still used in medical-grade materials, such as wound dressings, device coatings, water filters, and antimicrobial textiles — not as a medicine, but as a surface-hygiene component.

Modern laboratory studies continue to show that silver ions and particles can help inhibit bacterial, fungal, and viral activity on surfaces, which is why silver is still widely used in many external hygiene products and technologies.

Cosmetic products cannot claim to treat infections or medical conditions — but they can use silver to support:

• Surface cleanliness
• Skin freshness
• Skin balance
• Comfort on areas prone to irritation
• A healthy-feeling skin environment

This is where ionic and colloidal silver differ.

Ionic Silver vs Colloidal Silver: What’s the Difference?

Both have value — but they work differently.

What Is Ionic Silver? (The Clear Type You See Everywhere)

Ionic silver is the most common type on the market.
It appears completely clear because it contains silver ions (Ag⁺) rather than particles.

Benefits of Ionic Silver

• Very fast-acting on the skin’s surface
• Ideal for sprays, mists, and daily hygiene routines
• Stable at low ppm levels
• Dries quickly with a clean feel

How Ionic Silver Behaves on the Skin

Ionic silver is highly reactive.
Because it interacts quickly with the natural salts and compounds on the skin, its effect is:

• Immediate
• Short-lived (ions neutralise quickly)
• Best for fast surface freshness

We produce:

• Ionic Silver 10ppm – gentle, everyday use
• Ionic Silver 20ppm – slightly stronger freshness support

What Is Colloidal Silver? (The Amber Type in Premium Products)

True colloidal silver contains tiny metallic silver particles, not just ions. These particles reflect light — creating the amber or golden colour that indicates authentic colloidal silver.

Benefits of Colloidal Silver

• Gradual, sustained release of silver ions
• Supports long-lasting surface hygiene
• Ideal for skincare, creams, and gels
• Stable and effective over extended periods
• Historically valued for maintaining clean, balanced skin surfaces

The “Depot Effect”: Slow, Sustained Release

Colloidal silver acts like a reservoir.
The particles slowly release silver ions over time, providing:

• More gradual, long-lasting support
• A balanced, comfortable feel
• Consistent surface cleanliness
• Ideal conditions for irritated or unsettled skin to feel calmer and more aligned

This slow-release nature is why colloidal silver is the preferred choice for skincare formulations, and it’s why all of our gels and creams are made with premium amber colloidal silver — not ionic silver.

Understanding PPM: Why We Use 10–20ppm

PPM = parts per million.

• 10ppm = 10 parts of silver per million parts of water
• 20ppm = 20 parts per million

These low levels offer maximum stability and effectiveness.

❌ Why We Don’t Make 50ppm, 100ppm, or Higher

High-ppm formulas can become unstable:

• particles clump together
• the solution loses reliability
• the colour becomes murky
• the formula becomes less effective

Low ppm levels (10–20ppm) remain the industry gold standard for external, cosmetic, and hygiene formulations.

For colloidal silver, the goal isn’t high ppm — it’s high particle quality, which is why our amber solution contains 80% true colloidal particles, representing exceptional purity and stability.

Which Silver Type Should You Choose?

Choose Ionic Silver If You Want:

✔ A clear, ultra-light solution
✔ Fast surface freshness
✔ Easy daily use on hands, face, or high-touch items
✔ The best option for routine hygiene sprays

Choose Amber Colloidal Silver If You Want:

✔ A traditional particle-based formula
✔ Long-lasting, slow-release support
✔ Calmer, more balanced-feeling skin
✔ Premium quality for creams, gels, and skincare

Both are excellent — they simply support the skin differently.

Why Our Creams & Gels Use Amber Colloidal Silver

Because colloidal silver offers gradual, sustained cleanliness support and a naturally balancing effect on the skin’s surface, it is ideal for:

• soothing care
• calming areas prone to irritation
• supporting clear-looking, fresh-feeling skin
• maintaining long-term surface hygiene

This is why all of our creams and gels are built exclusively with our premium Amber Colloidal Silver.

Browse Our Silver Solutions

Explore our full range of ionic and colloidal silver products:
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Whether you prefer the fast-acting clarity of ionic silver or the sustained support of amber colloidal silver, you’ll find a trusted solution designed to complement your daily routine.