But an Oct. 17 Instagram post pushes back against one potential side effect, claiming it can't affect skin color. “It’s impossible for pure colloidal silver to turn you blue. That’s why ...

His skin began to turn blue 15 years ago, after he started using a silver colloidal drink to treat dermatitis on his face, after spotting an ad touting its health benefits in a new age magazine ...

Over time, this puts your skin at risk of turning blue. But even smaller amounts could cause side effects. The only safe colloidal silver products are the ones you use on your skin, like creams ...

Argyria is a rare condition that causes blue or silver-gray skin color. This discoloration can happen when the body comes in contact with excessive amounts of silver and experiences silver poisoning.