What is MSM powder?

Dimethylsulfone (methylsulfonylmethane or MSM) is a substance found in all living beings. It is the purest form of sulfur, a mineral that naturally occurs in our body.

Benefits

Anti-aging

MSM is the ingredient when it comes to anti-aging. Collagen and elastin, two substances that keep skin supple, firm and youthful, cannot be made without sulfur. The natural production of collagen and elastin decreases as you age, but by regularly nourishing your skin with MSM you can keep the production of these substances active longer. This reduces the chances of fine lines on your face.

Cares for impure skin

MSM powder is also fantastic for making facial products for impure skin.

Soothes red skin

MSM powder can soothe red and sensitive skin and help restore rough, dull skin.

How do you use it?

MSM powder is soluble in water and alcohol. It can be added during the water phase of your recipe. For example, make an 'MSM gel' in combination with Xanthan gum and Demineralized water and add 1 to 15% MSM powder.

What is so special about it?

MSM originates in the ocean, where microscopic plankton releases sulfur into the water. This sulfur transforms into a sulfur gas that enters the atmosphere. This gas reacts with ozone and sunlight, causing it to change into MSM powder. This powder reaches the earth via rain and is then collected and concentrated by plants.

MSM is abundant in nature, but is very difficult to harvest. For example, it is not possible to extract MSM from trees. MSM powder that you buy from us or in the store is therefore made in a lab, where the natural oxidation process of sulfur is mimicked.

Sulfur has been used since the time of Hippocrates.