While we'd like to think of ourselves as skincare ingredient aficionados, every so often one pops up that warrants further investigation. This time around, it's silver. We've seen copper and gold, and now it seems that silver is having a moment. But it turns out that silver in skincare isn't actually all that new. Silver has been used for centuries for its incredible antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, and before the introduction of antibiotics, it was used to treat antimicrobial conditions.

Keep scrolling for our top picks in silver infused skincare products.

Silver Eye Patches

These under-eye patches are enriched with colloidal silver to help encourage skin rejuvenation, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Illuminating pearl extracts promise to instantly brighten the eye area, while calming aloe vera decreases puffiness.

Silver Face Mask

Omorovicza's Silver Skin Saviour uses the antibacterial properties of colloidal silver to help combat acne and blemish infections all while calming inflammation. It's also packed with a potent blend of vitamin B3, salicylic acid, and glycolic acid, all of which are meant help exfoliate and brighten skin.