If you’ve looked at the ingredient list on your skincare, chances are you’ve seen silica. It is also in every twentyfour skincare formula. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter for your skin?

So, what is silica…and is it good for you?

Amorphous silica is the third most prevalent mineral in our bodies. It is considered ‘soft’ silica, as opposed to crystalline silica, which we generally refer to as ‘sand.’ Almost all listings of silica in products we use are the amorphous type.

Silica is profoundly beneficial for skin health: It supports collagen production, improves skin elasticity, aids in reducing wrinkles, and improves overall skin texture. 

Why Silica Matters for Skin Health

Silica plays a critical role in keeping skin healthy, youthful, and resilient. Here’s how it works:

• Collagen Production: Silica is a key component in the formation of collagen, a protein that provides structure for both our skin and our hair–this structure is especially important as we age. 

• Skin Elasticity: By supporting collagen, silica helps maintain skin's elasticity and firmness, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. 

• Skin Texture: Silica helps improve skin texture by strengthening connective tissues, leading to smoother and more even-toned skin. 

• Hydration: Silica helps the skin retain water, leading to a more hydrated look and a more-refreshed complexion. 

• Adsorbing Oil and Sebum: Silica adsorbs oil and sweat, helping to mattify skin and reduce the size and severity of blemishes. 

As we age, natural silica levels decline, making it even more important to include silica in your skincare routine.

How do I get more amorphous silica into my skincare routine?

At twentyfour, silica is not just another ingredient. It is the foundation of our delivery technology.

Our patented Z-pod® technology, developed at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is the only sustained-release system for topical skincare. Each Z-pod particle is made of 100% amorphous silica, charactertized by with millions of tiny pores. These pores hold the active ingredient, which is activated by the skin and released steadily for 24 hours or more of continuous effect.

• StepZero™ Age-Reversing Powder: over 80% amorphous silica.
• HYDRÍQ™ Age-Reversing Hydrator: 5% amorphous silica.

This means every application delivers silica’s natural benefits, including smoother, firmer, and more hydrated skin. It also powers the sustained release of Y100™, our all-natural active from YuvaBio that is clinically proven to outperform retinol.

The Bottom Line

Silica does more than support healthy skin. It powers the technology behind twentyfour skincare. With Z-pod® sustained release and the age-reversing power of Y100™, our products deliver naturecrafted + sciencecrafted results that last.