What is MicroSilver and how is it used today?
MicroSilver BG™ is a unique silver technology developed over 10 years in one of the largest applied research institutes in Germany that invests >2B Euros of research every year. MicroSilver is manufactured by Bio-Gate AG in Germany and is used in countless skincare, personal care, oral care products as well as wound care and medical products.
MicroSilver BG™ is a unique silver technology developed over 10 years at one of the largest applied research institutes in Germany that invests >2B Euros of research every year.
MicroSilver is manufactured by Bio-Gate AG in Germany and is used in countless skincare, personal care, oral care products as well as wound care and medical products.
MicroSilver is a pure elemental silver (>99.9%) additive that consists of porous and large micro-sized particles of pure silver that remain on top of the skin or surface after other ingredients are either absorbed into the skin or, in the case of alcohol, are evaporated.
MicroSilver is manufactured according to ISO9001 and ISO 13485 (medical device manufacturing standards).
What does MicroSilver BG™ do?
Skin Conditioning
MicroSilver is an excellent skin conditioner that supports and stabilizes a healthy skin look when regularly applied.
Regulative
MicroSilver stifles the production of harmful microbes and promotes the skin’s natural healing process.
Inhibits Bacterial Growth & Strengthens The Skin Barrier
Forms an invisible protective film on the skin's surface that helps to reduce burdensome micro-organisms.
Silver ions are released from the metallic silver by oxidation and inhibit unwanted transient bacteria.
The elemental silver particles work as a depot for the continuous generation of silver ions resulting in sustainable long-term protection.
Anti-Inflammatory
MicroSilver demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties.
Tests have shown the ability to block TNFα signal molecules (lab studies with dendritic cells and mouse cells)
Where is it used today?
- MicroSilver is used in cosmetics, skincare, personal care and oral care products.
- MicroSilver is also used in wound care products (topical gels, creams as well as wound dressings)
- MicroSilver is also used in medical polymers such as catheters, root canal filling material, bone cement, wound dressings.
- The MicroSilver Hygiene Spray formulation is used in Europe, Asia and now also in North America. (further details below)
The Hygiene Spray
Bio-Gate has developed an extremely effective and long-lasting spray which creates a protective film on surfaces. The spray is ideal for use on both hard and porous (e.g. textiles) surfaces. The MicroSilver spray helps reduce odors and improves the hygiene condition of surfaces. Testing has been performed by Bio-Gate at certified labs. A field trial on buses in Germany demonstrated a continued germ reduction of up to 90% after one application over the course of 14 days.
The technology is being used in Germany and Austria on buses, street cars, subways as well as nursing homes, municipal courts, and clinics. The MicroSilver spray is also used in Asia for schools, kindergartens, offices, and gyms.
