Why Silver?

The ingredient that doesn’t mask odor—it eliminates it.

At Haven, we don’t do cover-ups. We use micronized silver—a naturally powerful antimicrobial that stops odor at its source. It’s safe, science-backed, and trusted in medicine for centuries.

Here’s why it works—and why your skin will thank you.

What Is Silver—and Why Should You Care?

Silver has been used to kill bacteria in hospitals, wound dressings, and water purification. Why?
Because it works—quickly and effectively.

In deodorant, it targets the bacteria that cause odor, not the sweat.

No bacteria = no odor.

But not all silver is created equal.

What Is Micronized Silver?

Micronized silver is silver in a safer, smarter form—with particles larger than 100 nanometers (unlike nanosilver or colloidal silver).

That size keeps it on the skin, where odor-causing bacteria live, without entering the bloodstream.

Why Does Particle Size Matter?

Micronized silver is intentionally formulated with particles larger than 100 nanometers—big enough to stay on your skin, not sink into it. This matters for three key reasons.

First, safety. Because the particles are too large to penetrate the skin, there's no risk of them entering your bloodstream. In contrast, nanosilver or colloidal silver—made of much smaller particles—can potentially absorb into the body, which raises safety concerns.

Second, effectiveness. Micronized silver remains on the surface of your skin, where odor-causing bacteria live. From there, it releases silver ions that break down bacterial cell walls, delivering strong, stable antibacterial protection that lasts.

Third, regulatory peace of mind. Micronized silver is widely accepted and approved for topical use, while nanosilver is still under review by many health authorities due to absorption risks and lack of long-term safety data.

Put simply: micronized silver delivers targeted protection without unnecessary risk—exactly what you want in a product you apply every day.

How It Compares to Other Deodorants

Micronized silver outperforms typical deodorant ingredients on nearly every front. It provides excellent odor protection by killing the actual bacteria that cause odor, not just covering it up. And it’s incredibly gentle on sensitive skin—no irritation, no pH disruption, and no residue.

Baking soda, while common in natural deodorants, offers moderate odor control but often irritates the skin by altering its pH. Aluminum salts block sweat effectively but do so by clogging pores, which can feel heavy or uncomfortable and interfere with your body’s natural detox process. Fragrances might mask odor temporarily, but they don’t address the root cause—and can cause irritation or allergic reactions for sensitive users. Magnesium hydroxide is a more skin-friendly alternative that neutralizes acids but doesn’t offer the same long-lasting protection as silver.

When you compare all these options side by side, micronized silver stands out as the only ingredient that combines high performance, long wear, and daily skin compatibility.

Common Questions, Answered

Is it absorbed into my body?
No. Micronized silver is too large to enter the bloodstream.

What about argyria (blue skin)?
That condition only occurs from ingesting high quantities of ionic or colloidal silver—not from using topical micronized silver.

Is it safe if accidentally ingested?
Yes. Micronized silver passes through your digestive system and is naturally excreted.

Can I be allergic to silver?
Very unlikely. Most reactions blamed on “silver” are actually allergies to nickel, which we don’t use.

What You Get with Haven

- No aluminum

- No baking soda

- No fragrance

- Real protection

- Skin-safe for daily use

- Odor-free for 24+ hours

All in one pea-sized swipe.