Hydration and Moisture Retention
Snail mucin is a great humectant, meaning it helps the skin attract and retain moisture. This can lead to improved hydration and a plumper, more supple appearance.Ā
Anti-Aging
The mucin contains peptides and growth factors, which can stimulate collagen production. Collagen is crucial for maintaining skin's elasticity and firmness, potentially reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.Ā
Improved Skin Texture
Snail mucin can help smooth out rough skin and improve overall texture. It's often cited as being beneficial for those with acne scars or uneven skin tone.Ā
Brightening
The exfoliating properties of glycolic acid can help improve skin tone and texture, potentially leading to a brighter complexion.
Acne Treatment
Some users report that snail serum can help with acne and post-acne marks due to its healing properties and ability to reduce inflammation.
Soothing Irritation
Snail mucin has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help calm irritated or sensitive skin.making it potentially beneficial for conditions like eczemaĀ
Origin of snail mucinĀ
Since ancient Greece, snail mucin has been referred to as a skin remedy. Over the centuries, snails have been used as a substance to treat various ailments, such as minor wounds and warts. Chilean snail farmers noticed the potential of snail mucin when they discovered that, after processing snails for the French food market, their skin injuries healed quickly without scarring, and their hands appeared smoother and more youthful. France has long been involved in the farming of edible snails, and in the past 20 years, snail farming in Italy has increased by over 325%. Itās no surprise in recent years, cosmetics manufacturers have experienced a surge in demand for snail mucin due to its exceptional benefits.
The Secret of snail mucin
Snails secrete a type of balm that provides them with protection, known as snail mucin filtrate. This secretion is rich in ingredients like allantoin, elastin, collagen, glycolic acid, vitamins, and essential amino acids. When used in skincare, this secretion helps with hydration and moisture retention, brightening and soothing the skin, while also aiding in restoring skin radiance and combating signs of aging.
Not all snail mucin creams are equal.Ā
The secret is to harvest high quality mucin from carefully selected healthy, pollution free snails. The healthier the snail, the better the mucin quality and the more effective the snail skincare works.Ā
Neutriherbs snail all in one cream is made with authentic mucin formula with a genuine 10% snail mucin content derived throughĀ a gentle, pressure-free method to extract the mucin.Ā
The snails are collected, placed in a basin, and washed and disinfected with freshwater. The mucin is stimulated by washing and gently shaking the snails to "make them agitated." This process takes only a few minutes, after which the animals are carefully cleaned and returned to their enclosure. The mucin is collected using appropriate mechanical methods, then filtered and micro-filtered to remove any impurities. The entire process follows a cruelty-free extraction protocol, with no chemicals used and no harm caused to the snails.
