Why MicroSilver?

At Living Energy Systems, our aim has always been to effectively harness the natural healing properties of elemental silver. When we first started out more than 25 years ago, we specialised in manufacturing colloidal silver, and we were the first UK company to offer a standardized colloidal silver product.

Feedback from our customers showed the potent antimicrobial effects of colloidal silver to be useful in treating a range of bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections. This inspired us to move into producing remedial skin care, beginning with our original Silver-MSM Cream. 

However, we soon found that incorporating colloidal silver into our all-natural base cream reduced its effectiveness, for the simple reason that it diluted it. The silver content of the resulting product in ppm (parts per million) would always be much lower than the colloidal silver used, and was impossible to accurately calculate. To produce a product with a quantifiable silver content, we needed a new approach. 

This is when we discovered MicroSilverTM, a highly pure silver microparticulate which is manufactured under laboratory conditions in Germany. This is a certified natural product, recognised by ECOCERT, COSMOS and NPA, which is safe for daily use. The porous structure of MicroSilverTM particles creates a uniquely high surface area, which enhances its antimicrobial and antiviral effects. It stays active on the skin for up to 12 hours, releasing silver ions which support the skin’s natural defences. 

We now use MicroSilverTM in all our skin care products, and have found it to be incredibly effective – especially when paired with the key skin nutrient MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane). Unlike colloidal silver, MicroSilverTM remains on the surface of the skin after application, protecting against harmful microbes which can cause irritation and inflammation. Our experience has shown it to be useful in managing a range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, molluscum contagiosum, lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. It’s also great for treating insect stings, bites, and small wounds.

Since switching to using MicroSilverTM in all our skin care products, we have been able to accurately calculate the amount of elemental silver in each jar. This is number is given as ‘mg per ml’ (micrograms per millilitre) and can be found on all our labels. Our standard silver concentration is 100mg per 100ml, but high-strength products like our Triple Strength Silver-MSM Cream can contain as much as 300mg per 100ml. Now that’s silver-based skin care that packs a punch!