What makes Terrasil cream so safe?

You can feel safe and confident about using Terrasil because it is made with natural ingredients. Compare the list of ingredients in Terrasil to other brands and the differences will be very clear.

 

Safety Testing of Activated Minerals

 

All of the minerals in Terrasil are approved as safe cosmetic ingredients internationally.

In addition, Aidance's Activated Minerals were extensively reviewed and approved by the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) for use in another germ-killing product (disinfectant). The EPA had to consider the compound's ocular (eye) toxicity, dermal (skin) toxicity and oral (swallowing) toxicity. The EPA gave our compound its highest safety rating and qualified it as the only antimicrobial (germ killing compound) in the EPA's Food Quality Protection Act (listed as Sildate), meaning that it's ok if the minerals come in contact with the food we eat. That's safe!

Toxicity studies conducted on the Activated Minerals in Terrasil indicated that it is not toxic to eyes, mouth or skin and can even be ingested in small amounts without harm. This means Terrasil is safe for anyone to use on their skin and there is no worry if some of the cream gets in your eyes or mouth.

The table below summarizes the results of rigorous testing to determine the safety of our mineral compound, assuming its continuous and long-term exposure to human skin, eyes and mouth. All tests were performed at 30,000 parts-per-million, approximately five times the amount in Terrasil. Testing was performed by an independent laboratory for submission to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which resulted in the EPA's approval of the Activated Minerals (named Sildate) as a disinfectant for use in swimming pools.

Category IV, shown in the below table, is the EPA's highest safety rating (lowest concern for toxicity). The EPA Fact Sheet (1996) on the Activated Mineral Compound states, "Adequate product chemistry, efficacy, environmental fate, toxicology and ecological effects data have been submitted and reviewed. The available data support registration of an end-use product for use as a swimming pool water disinfectant. Adverse effects to human health are not anticipated from use of this product."

 

Acute oral LD50 (Rat)

LD50 > 5000mg/kg

Category IV

Acute dermal LD50 (Rabbit)

LD50 > 2000mg/kg

Category III

Primary eye irritation (Rabbit)

Non-irritant

Category IV

Primary dermal irritation (Rabbit)

Non-irritant

Category IV

Acute inhalation LD50

Waived
(Does not volatilize in aqueous suspension.)

 

Dermal sensitization (Guinea pig)

Product is not a dermal sensitizer

 
 

Definition: LD50 is a chemical dose lethal to 50 percent of a test population.

 

Other ingredients in Terrasil

Jojoba Oil, beeswax and essential oils are listed in the International Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients and are considered very safe staples of the highest quality cosmetic products. What's more, studies have determined that ingestion of these ingredients in small amounts poses no health risk. This is nice to know, because what you put on your skin can absorb into your bloodstream.
 

General Precautions and Disclaimers

  • Do not use Terrasil if you are allergic to silver or any of the other ingredients in Terrasil.
  • Terrasil is for topical (non-oral) use only. Use only as directed.
  • Keep product out of reach of children.
  • Do not use on breasts if you are nursing.
  • Discontinue use and consult a physician if condition worsens, if symptoms persist for more than ten days, if symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days, or if a rash or other allergic reaction develops.
  • Direct sunlight, immediately after application on exposed skin, may cause cream to darken. Discoloration is not harmful and can be washed off with soap and water.
  • Do not use in combination with other topical ointments, creams or topical medications without physician's approval.

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