SNAIL MUCIN: Ingredient of the week + Skin Care Benefits and Products to try

 

The Gen Zs of Tiktok have discovered this wonder ingredient lately and they're head over heels with it because it has been giving them well- hydrated, beautiful, healthy skin.

Ladies and gents, for our ingredient of the week, let's talk about Snail Mucin.

SNAIL MUCIN: FACTS

Snail Mucin or Snail Secretion Filtrate is a popular ingredient in Korean skin care. According to some articles that I have read years back, surgeons in South Korea have discovered that snail secretion has been helping post- op skin heal faster with it, but even thousands of years ago, the Greeks have already discovered the healing power of snails and they have been taking it internally to aid them in a variety of ailments.

Snail Mucin is extracted from certain snail breeds; there has been a misconception that the mucin is the trail that snails leave behind, but in truth, it is a substance that they secrete when they are stressed. That said, the ethics of harvesting snail mucin has always been a hot topic among animal rights activists and individuals who are practicing sustainable, ethical beauty routines and the question has always been whether or not the production and harvesting of snail mucin is ethical. 

In the old times, snail mucin harvesting methods were harsh; the most popular method is where farmers would soak snails in a water/vinegar/salt concoction to force snails to release mucin, but more ethical methods were invented and implemented since then. Big beauty brands such as Cosrx, a brand known globally for their snail mucin products, have said that they try their best to keep the snails in a healthy environment and keep them well- fed because healthy snails means more mucin. As for Cosrx's method of harvesting the snail mucin, they place the snails in dark room with nets where they crawl around and leave the mucin on the nets. 

However, there is no way to know if other brands are employing ethical suppliers for their snail mucin products.

SNAIL MUCIN BENEFITS:

Snail Mucin is secreted by snails in order to protect themselves from imminent danger such as wounds, bites, marks, and infection that can be caused by predators and parasites. Snail mucin has high levels of collagen, protein, elastin, peptides, copper peptides, and antimicrobial properties, which explains why it's so, so good at moisturizing the skin and hydrating the skin, plus it is also a known collagen stimulator too.

As a hydrator, Snail Mucin goes so well with a lot of actives that's why many brands prefer this as a base for skin care.

Snail Mucin is a good hydrating, anti- aging, moisturizing, healing, regenerating, and nourishing ingredient.

SNAIL MUCIN SIDE EFFECTS:

There is very little known side effects of Snail Mucin that's why it is used across many skin care preparations.

Now that you know the many benefits of Snail Mucin, it's time to check out the different Snail Mucin products that you can try:

1. COSRX SNAIL 96 POWER ESSENCE

- The product that Gen Zs are raving about on Tiktok. This versatile skin care product can be used as a toner, pre-skin care hydrator, and serum.

2. ESFOLIO PURE SNAIL MOISTURE SOOTHING GEL

- If you want a more affordable snail- infused moisturizer that you can use on your face and body, try this.

3. SNAIL WHITE SNAIL SECRETION FILTRATE CREAM

- Snail White's famous cream is a great hydrating product. Infused with brightening properties for whiter skin.

4. DEOPROCE SNAIL RECOVERY BRIGHTENING AMPOULE

- Lightening without the dryness. Deoproce's popular serum is a good hydrating and lightening serum that will work best on any skin type, especially dry skin.

5. BEAUTY OF JOSEON GINSENG + SNAIL SERUM

- A good anti-aging serum with energizing, nourishing, and hydrating properties.

That's all and hope you found this informative. Let me know which skin care ingredient should we talk about next!