The ingredient, explained

Silver

A trial examined nanocrystalline silver wound dressings.

Cosmetic colorantDeodorantSkin conditioning

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Silver is a metallic element

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Cosmetic colorant: Adds colour to a product or the surface where it is applied.
Deodorant: Helps reduce or mask unwanted body odour.
Skin conditioning: A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human topical treatment study

Odour improved, but wound colonization and healing did not differ significantly.

What this does not tell us

Trauma dressings and particle-specific silver do not establish cosmetic efficacy.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 24485549 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Read exact local candidate abstracts first; select identity-relevant papers; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.