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Far more than just a metal for making pieces of jewellery, the antibacterial properties of silver mean that it has also long been used in developing wound dressings and surgical equipment.
And now, it’s also one of the key powerhouse ingredients behind the best-selling Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum by 47 Skin.
But how exactly has silver found its way into skincare? Well, it all started when a group of water purification scientists in Yorkshire created Silver Chitoderm®; a gluey, antibacterial substance that they were intending to develop for use in water filtration systems. However, the project unfortunately ended up being abandoned — and everyone pretty much forgot about the formula.
Years later, a random bottle of the as-yet-unnamed product ended up in the hands of Nic Taylor. How, you ask? Because his grandma was randomly given it by a friend, and so she popped it in the post to Nic — hoping it might help with the blemishes he’d been struggling with for over a decade.
Within days, Nic’s skin was smoother, clearer, and so much more hydrated. Immediately inspired, he tracked down the original scientists, partnered up with them, patented the formula — and then 47 Skin was born. And the now-named Silver Chitoderm® that was in the famous bottle he received from his grandma is now the very same breakthrough ingredient behind the Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair™ Serum.
Anti-Blemish & Scar Repair Serum
The only skincare product in the world to contain Silver Chitoderm® —a powerful blend of antibacterial silver, and chitoderm, which forms an invisible protective layer over the skin to help prevent future breakouts. A truly lightweight and fast-absorbing formula, it fades the appearance of dark marks, kills 99.9% of bacteria, and deeply hydrates and soothes the skin. Best of all, it’s suitable for all skin types.
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Not just an award-winning formula, it’s also backed by the people whose opinions matter the most — the customers. And judging by the thousands of five-star reviews, Nic clearly isn’t the only one who’s seen serious positive results.
‘This serum is honestly incredible — I noticed a difference almost overnight,’ says one reviewer. ’My skin feels soft, looks brighter, and the stubborn marks I’ve had for years are finally fading.’
And many more echo the same sentiments. ‘I’ve been using this for over a year, and I can safely say that I’ve never had so many compliments on my skin.’
No longer the metal reserved for second-place medals, it looks like silver is finally getting the rebrand it well and truly deserves. And it’s all thanks to 47 Skin.
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