Overview
What it is
Other with 15 ingredients
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
Fun facts
Ion Silver is from Sweden.
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About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Water
Skin ConditioningDromiceius Oil
EmollientDimethyl Sulfone
SolventArnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlucosamine Sulfate
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Maculata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningColloidal Silver
AntimicrobialWater, Dromiceius Oil, Dimethyl Sulfone, Arnica Montana Extract, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glucosamine Sulfate, Eucalyptus Maculata Extract, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Colloidal Silver
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Explained
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDromiceius Oil is an oil.
Dimethyl Sulfone is an organic compound that naturally contains sulfur. It is used as a solvent due to its stability. Solvents help mix and stabilize other ingredients.
Studies show taking Dimethyl Sulfone (also known as methylsulfonylmethane) orally may help reduce the depth of wrinkles. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions or concerns about this ingredient.
Arnica Montana is more commonly known as Wolf's Bane.
The FDA considers Wolf's Bane to be an unsafe herb. They advise against taking it orally or applying it to broken skin.
Wolf's Bane has been said to have anti-inflammatory properties. However, studies are conflicting about whether this is true.
Learn more about Arnica Montana ExtractC14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.
Its main purpose is to stabilize products. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent waters and oils from separating.
We don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside yet.
Glucosamine Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
We don't have a description for Eucalyptus Maculata Extract yet.
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is an oil. It can be good for be good for oily skin.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil is an oil.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
We don't have a description for Colloidal Silver yet.
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Where it's from
Ion Silver is a Swedish brand
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