Snail therapy: a marketing ploy or an effective facial rejuvenation procedure? What is snail mucin and its function? Indications and contraindications for use

A procedure called snail therapy has gained enormous popularity. Many people are shocked by treatments that use snails for facial rejuvenation. Although there were many brave representatives of the fair sex and men who tried on themselves the effective effect of snail secretion. Mollusk mucus is added to various anti-aging masks and creams, and the gastropods themselves are used for facial massage.

What are the benefits of snails for the face?

Two species of these mollusks are used for cosmetic procedures: giant Achatina and grape snails. Their mucus is a secretion secreted by mollusks as a lubricant for smooth movement. Since ancient times, special cosmetic snails have been used by our ancestors to treat burns, scars, heal abrasions and wounds, and get rid of pigmentation. The viscous liquid they secrete is replete with useful components and contains:

• elastin;
• collagen;
• peptides;
• saccharides;
• amino acids;
• antioxidants;
• allantoin;
• glycolic acid;
• vitamins C, E, A, B6, B12;
• bacteriophages.

Giant African Achatina are terrestrial gastropods from the subclass of pulmonate snails. The length of the shell ranges from 5 to 30 cm, and the weight can reach 500 g, but on average their body weight varies from 100 to 200 grams. This type of snail is a pest of agricultural crops, so their population is kept under control. The life expectancy of South African Achatina is about 10 years. Giant snails are hermaphrodites and are capable of self-fertilization. In favorable conditions, egg laying occurs once every two months, and the number reaches up to 300 eggs.

Grape snails are heat-loving creatures that belong to the order of pulmonary terrestrial gastropods of the helicid family. They live in the southern regions of Russia with a temperate and subtropical climate. In nature, this species can be found on lawns, forests, gardens, and vineyards (which is how they got their name). In large concentrations, grape snails can cause great damage to the crop. In nature, mollusks live on average up to 8 years of age, with a maximum lifespan of 20 years.

Properties of snail mucus

Snail mucus for the face has great benefits. It is secreted by special glands in response to stress or injury. This viscous gastropod fluid consists of two main components: organic water and a complex protein that helps repair the shell. Mucin activates the function of fibroblasts, which take part in the formation of the extracellular structure of tissue. Snail secretion has many beneficial properties:

1. Increases the level of fibroblasts, the production of which decreases under the influence of ultraviolet rays and age-related changes. As a result, the structural integrity of the dermis is restored: enlarged pores narrow, the withering process stops, wrinkles are smoothed out, and the skin surface whitens.
2. Destroys bacteria and viruses in the epidermis thanks to the content of natural antibiotics, which is effective in the fight against inflammation, rosacea, acne, acne and other skin diseases.
3. Stimulates the production of collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid - a whole complex of substances responsible for the healthy appearance, smoothness and elasticity of the skin.
4. Regenerates the skin due to the secretion of allantoin. Epidermal cells recover faster, which is effective for burns, abrasions and other body injuries.
5. Reduces the effect of free radicals on the skin thanks to the antioxidants contained in snail mucus.
6. Nourishes and softens the skin due to the high content of vitamins and peptides.
7. Moisturizes, smoothes, increases the turgor of the epidermis due to the influence of saccharides.
8. Exfoliates dead cells from the skin surface thanks to its keratolytic properties.

Snail secretion can harm the outer layer of skin only in case of individual intolerance to the components of a specific liquid. For this reason, it is recommended to conduct a sensitivity test before the first session. For these purposes, apply a small amount of mucus to the wrist and leave for 20–40 minutes. If there are no unpleasant reactions such as itching, redness or other manifestations, then the secretion of mollusks can be used on the face.

Achatina snail in cosmetology

The secretion of African gastropods, secreted by glands to restore the sole or shell, has been used by different peoples for medicinal and cosmetic purposes for a long time. Giant snails for facial rejuvenation have a powerful regenerating effect on both the epidermis and the inner layers of the skin. In terms of the intensity of its restorative effect on the skin, mucus from mollusks is not inferior to hardware methods of cosmetology.

Cream with snail mucus

Secret-based products solve many skin care problems at once. The beneficial effect on the epidermis is due to the fact that the cream base contains about 90% mollusk mucus filtrate. To enhance the cosmetic effect, manufacturers can add useful ingredients to the base such as chaga, mulberry, vegetable oils (shea, jojoba, etc.), black garlic, cocoa and other ingredients.

The multifunctional formula for the face with snail extract helps to cope with facial wrinkles, sagging, dryness, peeling and withering of the skin. Nourishing cream based on gastropod mucus has a multicomponent composition:

• brand name: Mizon;
• price: 1900 rubles;
• characteristics: a cream with a refreshing texture and pleasant aroma is instantly absorbed, giving the skin a feeling of hydration and smoothness;
• pros: the basis of the product is snail secretion, rich in useful substances;
• cons: high price.

Intensive eye product with snail secretion is designed to gently care for the delicate skin of the eyelids. The regenerating cream tightens expression lines, eliminates dark circles under the eyes and has a rejuvenating effect thanks to its rich composition:

• brand name: WHITE JADE SNAIL;
• price: 816 rub.;
• characteristics: the cream has a light texture that is instantly absorbed, leaving a feeling of comfort and moisture for a long time;
• pros: has not only a restorative effect on the skin, but also a protective effect against most signs of aging;
• cons: expensive.

Serum

A concentrated product based on shellfish extract has an intense effect. The world's leading cosmetologists recommend using serums no earlier than 40 years of age due to their strong effects. The active components of the concentrates penetrate deep into the dermis, which results in a long-lasting cosmetic effect. Thanks to the use of serums with secretions, the skin retains a radiant complexion and a healthy, well-groomed appearance for a long time.

An anti-aging facial product based on snail mucus helps eliminate all signs of premature aging, such as expression lines, pigmentation, sagging, and dryness. The amazing effect of the serum is due to the multi-component composition of the product:

• Brand name: Ariany Shail Ampoule;
• price: 700 rub.;
• characteristics: has a light texture, thanks to which it is instantly absorbed without leaving a sticky layer;
• pros: can be used as a base for day cream;
• cons: small amount of serum for such a price.

Intensive nourishing serum based on snail secretion helps smooth out wrinkles, eliminate irritation and inflammation, and eliminate dryness and flaking. The long-term beneficial result is explained by the high content of mollusc mucus in the serum:

• brand name: Callicos;
• price: 1500 rub.;
• characteristics: the delicate texture of the serum promotes long-lasting hydration; the product increases elasticity, makes the skin soft and smooth;
• pros: 80% consists of an extract of viscous liquid of mollusks;
• cons: high price.

Mask

A facial care product in the form of an application made of natural fabric or non-woven materials, impregnated with shellfish extract, has an intense effect on the skin. A tight fit to the skin of the lining ensures better penetration of the beneficial substances with which the mask is impregnated. The main purpose of using applications is to regenerate and supply the epidermis with micronutrients.

A highly effective product for nourishing and deeply moisturizing the skin can restore it in several procedures. The mask has a beneficial effect on the skin due to its unique composition:

• Brand name: Gold Shail Face Nutricion;
• price: 2400 rub.;
• characteristics: the mask contains colloidal gold and snail mucus filtrate; has a bactericidal effect, enhances microcirculation and lymph outflow, moisturizes, nourishes and regenerates the epidermis;
• advantages: quick visible results of improved skin after the first procedure;
• cons: high price for 10 disposable masks.

The cotton fabric mask consists of three layers, which increases the volume of the concentrated product. Thanks to the enhanced effect of mucin, a lifting effect is observed after just one procedure:

• brand name: Tony Moly;
• price: 105 rub.;
• characteristics: the concentrated essence with which the mask is soaked instantly tightens the skin, moisturizes it, improves complexion;
• pros: the three-layer base does not allow air to penetrate between the mask and the skin, which improves the penetration of beneficial substances into the epidermis;
• cons: expensive for one-time use.

Snails for cosmetic procedures

Many salons in Moscow provide snail therapy services. The popular procedure is not cheap; the cost of one session ranges from 3 to 5 thousand rubles. This high price is explained by the costs of maintaining and preparing gastropods for cosmetic procedures. But the effect is worth it, because after the first contact of snail mucus with the skin, it becomes moisturized, well-groomed, and tightened.

Facial massage with snails

The slow movements of Achatina when moving help to relax the facial muscles, and the release of a viscous secretion provides the epidermis with deep nutrition and hydration. Upon completion of the massage procedure with giant snails, the skin of the face becomes smooth, fresh, and elastic. After the first session, you can notice that the depth of wrinkles has decreased. Cosmetic snail massage is performed in several stages:

• Cleanse the face using water and soap.
• Steam with hot compresses.
• The epidermis is cleaned with a scrub to remove dead cells.
• The abdomen and shell of the mollusk are cleaned; to do this, you need to rinse the animal with warm water.
• Moisturize the client's skin with settled water or milk for easy movement of the snail.
• Allow the mollusk to travel across the face for 20-30 minutes, the cosmetologist periodically moves it.
• The snail is returned to its house at the end of the procedure.
• Rub the mucus left on the face by the clam into the skin.
• Leave this natural mask on for 15–20 minutes.
• Wash off the remaining mucus after the layer of viscous liquid has dried.
• Moisturize the skin with cream before going outside.

Peeling

Snail exfoliation belongs to a new category of natural “living” procedures for exfoliating the superficial stratum corneum of the skin. The gentle effect of shellfish as a natural exfoliant is more beneficial than chemical peels, because it does not injure the epidermis. Crawling along the face, gastropods burn out the upper keratinized cells of the epidermis. Thanks to natural peeling, snail secretory fluid, rich in beneficial substances, easily penetrates into the deep layers of the skin.

Snail therapy at home

To independently carry out cosmetic procedures using gastropods or the secretions they secrete, you need to buy several mollusks. Giant snails for body rejuvenation are purchased at pet stores. Care for the face, neck and décolleté area using shellfish is carried out in the same sequence as in a beauty salon. For this reason, experts recommend visiting a cosmetology clinic at least once to conduct your first snail therapy session under the guidance of an experienced specialist.

Care

Giant or cosmetic grape snails do not require large expenses and labor-intensive care. A glass or plastic aquarium can serve as a terrarium for them, but always with a lid in which holes are made for oxygen access. An ordinary container made of polymer material can be adapted to house mollusks. Holes for ventilation are first made in it. The approximate volume of the terrarium is 10 liters per individual.

Moist soil is placed at the bottom of the container; coconut substrate, soil from a deciduous forest, or peat with sand are suitable. Crushed walnut shells and partitions are added to the earthen flooring, and the soil is changed approximately once every 15 days. To maintain optimal humidity, the earthen flooring is sprayed with water daily. The temperature inside the snail's home is maintained between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Gastropods are periodically bathed in the warm season; they really like this procedure.

It is necessary to feed snails mainly with plant foods. Cucumbers, tomatoes, leafy greens, apples, grapes, legumes and other crops are suitable for feeding. Calcium must be present in the diet to maintain a strong shell. For these purposes, eggshells, chalk, sepia, cuttlefish shell, and meat and bone meal are useful. You should not feed shellfish with citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits.

Rejuvenation

You can do anti-aging procedures using gastropod mucus yourself. To do this, you will need to know how to properly prepare for massage, peeling, applying a mask or other manipulations that regenerate and protect the skin. You can do without the participation of snails if you collect the viscous liquid from the walls of the terrarium in advance. Cosmetic snails for facial rejuvenation are used in a variety of procedures that completely solve problems:

1. Smoothing of facial wrinkles occurs in 5-6 sessions of massage with snails, followed by rubbing the secretion they secrete into the skin. The face is steamed, then the surface dead cells of the epidermis are removed using a scrub or snail peeling to open the pores for the penetration of beneficial substances. Next, you need to let the snails crawl over your face for 15–20 minutes, massage in the remaining mucus, hold it for a quarter of an hour, and rinse it off.
2. Getting rid of freckles and pigmentation can be noticed after the second session of applying snail secretion. To lighten the epidermis, either a massage procedure with gastropods or applying a mask from their secretions is suitable.
3. The smoothing of scars and scars becomes noticeable after the third session. Depending on the scale of the lesion, up to 10 or more procedures of applications with snail mucus may be required.
4. Protection against ultraviolet rays and photoaging of the epidermis is achieved with regular use of care products with snail secretions.
5. Normalization of microcirculation in the dermis is observed with the systematic use of snail mucus through massage, by applying masks, creams, and serums.
6. Restoration of skin elasticity and firmness occurs with the first procedure of massage with shellfish and rubbing of snail secretion.
7. Treatment of acne and inflammation on the face (acne) takes place within a week of using snail mucus. Gently apply the secretion to problem areas of the skin, do not massage.

Video

The main component of snail cosmetics is mucin. Mucin, a secretion produced by the snail, contains substances that restore the skin. Snail cosmetics with a high content of mucin are considered natural. In the best examples of snail cosmetics, the mucin content can reach up to 70%. Cheaper samples contain from 3% mucin. Some manufacturers produce creams based on synthetic mucin. Before purchasing, you should carefully study the composition and presence of active ingredients.

How snail cosmetics can help preserve youth

Do mucin creams really work? Which snail cosmetics should you prefer? Traditionally, the leaders in the production of snail cosmetics are Asian countries. First of all, these are Japan, China, Korea. The use of exotic living creatures in skin care is common in these countries. To produce mucin, snails are placed in a special carousel or centrifuge.

Snails are forced to actively move. During the movement, mucin of proper quality is produced. The process of obtaining mucin is humane. The snails are not harmed or destroyed. Moreover, they eat exclusively organic vegetables and are kept in good conditions.

Mucin, the main component of mucus:

• Reduces inflammation and redness
• Stimulates skin regeneration
• Retains moisture and prevents dry skin

Snail cosmetics in Ancient Greece

The use of snail mucus to improve skin health dates back to Ancient Greece. The great physician Hippocrates used snails to prepare skin ointments. According to ancient sources, Hippocrates mixed crushed snails with sour milk as a way to relieve skin inflammation. Much later, Chilean farmers producing snails for the French market noticed that their skin became smoother. From then on, the snails slowly began to crawl into the creams.

In Asian countries, any self-respecting beauty salon will offer clients a snail massage. During the session, several snails crawl across your face, leaving some mucus. To get the effect, you need to undergo a course of snail procedures, and this is not very cheap. Not all clients, especially Europeans, enjoy the feeling of a snail sliding on their face. The use of high-quality snail cosmetics with a high mucin content replaces such procedures.

Why do snails need mucus?

When the snail moves, it produces a thick fluid to protect itself. It is worth noting that all living creatures secrete a special lubricant to protect their skin, including humans. The body secretes a special lubricant to protect the skin. Lubricant consists of lipids, sebum, and oils. The snail, protecting itself, secretes mucus, consisting of valuable nutrients. Most of these substances are found in many cosmetic products.

Mucin composition:

• Hylauronic acid
• Glycoproteins
• Enzymes
• Peptides
• Antimicrobial substances
• Proteoglycans

Large scientific studies on the effects of snail mucus have recently begun to be carried out. This is due to increased commercial demand. In laboratory studies, the effect of mucin was tested on various cell cultures. It has been scientifically proven that snail mucus stimulates the production of collagen and elastin and promotes rapid skin regeneration.

Snail secret is a completely natural product. Its quality depends on many factors. Some large cosmetics companies choose to keep their own snails to ensure the quality of their snail cosmetics. The effectiveness of creams with mucin also depends on additional ingredients. Each company develops its own unique cream formula.

How and to whom to use snail cosmetics

Dermatologists recommend starting with a small amount on a specific area of ​​skin. Snail cosmetics contain actual mucus, purified and filtered. When starting to use the cream, you should check for allergies or skin reactions. As a rule, high-quality snail cosmetics are a hypoallergenic and odorless product.

Most companies producing mucin cream recommend using it for at least two weeks for a pronounced effect. All the benefits of snail cosmetics can be felt after two months of use.

It should be noted that the use of snail cosmetics will not remove deep wrinkles on the face. Mucin improves the structure of the skin, its quality, evens out the relief, maintains moisture and smoothes out small scars, including the effects of acne.

As a rule, Asian cosmetics companies produce full lines of products with mucin. As a result of using snail cosmetics, elasticity and firmness increases, the skin is constantly moisturized, and damaged areas are gradually restored. The skin acquires a healthy glow and smoothness.

A brief overview of some samples of snail cosmetics

The snail cream should stretch well: watch the video. Asian cosmetics companies produce full lines of products with mucin. Cream with mucin is not a fantasy or a cosmetic gimmick. Mucin is a natural enzyme rich in nutrients.

You should not expect instant results from using snail cosmetics. The process of skin restoration is gradual. An indicator of the quality of a cream is its texture. The cream should stretch well. This indicates the presence of good quality mucin. Snail cosmetics can be purchased in online Asian cosmetics stores. The most popular and trusted brands.

TONYMOLY Intense Care Snail Cream.

Stated: Intensive cream with mucin actively moisturizes the skin, increases elasticity, and regenerates damaged areas.

Ingredients: 70% mucin, plant extracts to improve elasticity, Asian centella extract to restore.

What procedures have cosmetologists and women themselves come up with to delay facial aging? It would seem that beauty devotees know everything about the secrets of youth. But they will also be surprised to learn that snails can rejuvenate their facial skin. How are shellfish used in cosmetology? How is snail therapy performed? Is snail massage safe for facial skin? In the article you will find answers to all these questions. We will tell you how to use face masks with snail mucin extract.

Why are snails used for facial rejuvenation?

Cosmetologists learned about the rejuvenating properties of snail mucus by chance, drawing attention to the stunningly smooth skin of the hands of those who grow snails on an industrial scale. A study of mollusk mucus revealed that snail secretions contain substances that are involved in skin regeneration:

• elastin;
• collagen;
• glycolic acid;
• vitamins;
• allantoin.

In addition, natural antibiotics were discovered in the mucus.

Preparations with snail extract have conquered women from all countries.

Properties of snail mucus

Thanks to such a rich composition, snail mucus delivers nutrients to the skin that have a beneficial effect on the structure of the dermis and upper layers. This is what happens to the skin when turgor is improved by snail secretions:

• improves complexion;
• wrinkles disappear;
• the dermis is smoothed;
• traces of pimples and blackheads, ulcers disappear;
• age spots and freckles fade;
• burn marks heal;
• swelling is eliminated;
• wounds heal faster;
• The oval of the face is tightened.

Based on secretory secretions (mucin), lifting creams and serums with miracle snail extract were released in Korea. Preparations with biological additives have conquered women from all countries.

How is snail therapy performed at home?

Cosmetologists went further and “adapted” crawling gastropods to directly apply healing secretions to the skin. The snail, moving across the face, leaves its secretion on the skin. Thus, tissue massage and light facial peeling occurs. In cosmetology, a new method is called snail therapy.

To work on the face, the large African snail Achatina is used. Growing up, it reaches an impressive size - the size of a good fist. A large specimen can be used as a massage therapist alone, while small mollusks will work in pairs.

The exotic procedure is carried out in the salon and at home - it is not difficult to grow shellfish yourself, they are unpretentious (they eat fruits and vegetables) and do not take up much space: a small terrarium is enough. If you don’t feed them for a long time (forgot or went on vacation), the individuals do not die, but hibernate. Warm water will return them to an active state - Achatina loves to swim. Be prepared for the mollusks to multiply quickly.

Attention! We recommend that you carry out the very first procedure with snails in a beauty salon. A specialist will tell you how to properly behave with “tame snails.”

• The face is deeply cleansed to open the pores and lubricated with milk at room temperature. This is what will make the mollusk move across the face and lubricate it with mucus. The session lasts up to 20 minutes.
• The snails are washed well with water and placed on the face. The cosmetologist (and you yourself at home) makes sure that the mollusk does not “stay” in one place. Otherwise, it will secrete a lot of secretion, which will cause redness and even a slight burn. In order for gastropods to move without stopping, they are slightly pushed.
• The snail massages the face, removes dead cells (scales), while lubricating the skin with mucus. Mucin covers the face with a thin “breathable” film.
• The “film” should be kept on the face for the same amount of time as the masseur snail worked. In 15-20 minutes, mucin will display its full biological activity and deliver oxygen and healing substances to the cells.

At the end of the session, you should wash your face with warm water. Snail massage is carried out every other day or two for a month.

Using a factory-made face mask with snail extract

Not every young lady will dare to put a snail on her face or endure the ticklish crawling, but she really wants to try out an exotic remedy. Ready-made preparations with snail mucus extract, produced by the cosmetics industry, will come to the rescue.

Korean masks with Beauty Friends Snail mucin are popular among women. The fabric is saturated with “lovely friends”: a vitamin composition, there are coenzymes, seaweed, and ginseng. But the most attractive thing about the mask is Snail: snail secretion extract. It is he who is responsible for the “skin regeneration and cleansing” promised by the manufacturer.

1. Prepare your skin for the procedure, wash, wipe with toner.
2. Carefully remove the sheet mask from its individual packaging.
3. Apply it so that the damp cloth is in maximum contact with the dermis without folds or creases. Sometimes this is not easy to do: the masks are large, the “eyes” and “mouth” are not in the right places.
4. After exposure for half an hour, remove the cloth. There is no need to blot your face with a napkin, nor do you need to remove excess moisture.

Diligent girls after removing the mask with mucin:

• wipe elbows, knees, feet with a cloth;
• Use the remaining moisture in the bag.

According to user reviews, fabric masks are more effective than “cream” or dry ones, which should be diluted with water.

90 percent of women who use masks with snail extract noted the good moisturizing effect of factory masks, but their consistency seems heavy - the cream is not completely absorbed. They suggest making a mask before going to bed - then you won’t have to remove excess gel with a napkin after the exposure time has elapsed. By morning, the “snail mask” will be perfectly absorbed, leaving no greasy residue.

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Cream with snail extract - beneficial properties and application

Everyone who has ever dealt with it or simply seen it probably knows that snails secrete a special secretion (mucus).

Its healing properties were known back in Ancient Greece; archaeologists found tablets with recipes for ointments based on snail mucus, and even in the writings of Hippocrates there were instructions to use snail secretion for burns, injuries and inflammations of the skin.

In the modern world, the beneficial properties of snail secretion or mucin have been studied and adopted in cosmetology.

And this was prompted by one interesting fact: on one of the snail farms in Chile, they noticed that the workers had unusually SMOOTH skin on their hands, despite the scorching sun and the absence of any protective equipment, such as gloves.

The research work lasted 15 years and its final results amazed scientists, who immediately set about making the first cream based on snail mucus.

What is snail mucin and its function?

Snail mucin is a special protein that the snail uses to survive. It is responsible for regulating mineralization processes and the formation of the cochlear shell.

Roughly speaking, so that the snail can repair its damaged shell on its own.

In general, the snail secretes two types of mucus:

1. The first one wets the surface and helps it move.
2. But the second, thicker one, is exactly the mucin that the special glands of the snail secrete in response to stress or damage. This is what is used in the manufacture of cosmetics.

How is snail mucin obtained?

Most often, snail mucus is obtained from edible garden snails of the species Helix Aspera Müller (Cryptomphalus Aspersa). It’s sad, but these are the snails that are so loved in France... Yes!!!

Yes, this very delicacy of French cuisine is also a source of mucin for cosmetics.

To obtain snail mucus, “SCARY!” This can be rotation, shaking, or creating a bathhouse effect for them, increasing the temperature in the room, which puts them under stress and causes them to secrete secretions.

YES, I agree, the method is not entirely humane... But at least the snails are not killed, they do not cause any harm, and then they are released back to the farm, where they continue to live and reproduce.

The secreted mucus is collected with a large amount of water, filtered and passed through a centrifuge to remove various contaminants.

What does snail mucin contain?

The snail mucus filtrate can have a different composition, it depends on the time of year and the nutritional diet of the snails, but the following components remain unchanged:

• collagen,
• elastin,
• vitamins of the group vitamins A, C, E, B6 and B12,
• glycolic acid.

What are the benefits of snail mucus for the skin?

Well, now the most interesting thing is how mucin is good for the skin.

The structure and composition of snail skin is similar to that of humans, but the snail’s immune system and its immune response to various influences are different from those of humans!!! The snail's body does not respond to skin damage and microbial attacks with internal inflammation, but moisturizes the skin with mucus, which contains antimicrobial peptides, antioxidants and copper peptides, which cause orderly regeneration of skin cells.

The effect of using snail mucin on the skin:

• moisturizes and promotes moisture retention in the skin, covers it with a light invisible film that retains moisture but allows oxygen to pass through, allowing the skin to breathe;
• has keratolytic properties (exfoliates dead cells);
• normalizes the synthesis of collagen and elastin - stimulates the activity of fibroblasts (cells responsible for the formation of extracellular matrix, collagen and elastin)
• regenerates the skin, relieves inflammation, copes with irritation, redness, inflammation (blackheads and acne)
• heals scars and stretch marks, removes warts, promotes the disappearance of age spots;
• effectively removes toxins from the skin.
• At the same time, snail protein does not cause allergies, which means it is suitable for absolutely everyone, even people with sensitive skin.

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Who is suitable for cosmetics with snail extract?

Cosmetics with snail secretions are suitable for fading, aging skin, as an anti-aging agent, and for young, problematic skin:

• deep and expression wrinkles;
• swelling;
• photoaging and age-related changes;
• uneven skin tone;
• enlarged pores;
• dark spots;
• blackheads, acne, rosacea.

Cosmetics work both on a deep and superficial level.

Clinical trials have proven that the use of cosmetics with snail mucin significantly improves the appearance of the skin, and reduces the total number of wrinkles by 29% and the depth of wrinkles by 16%.

Where to buy cosmetics with snail extract?

Today, a large number of Korean cosmetic manufacturing companies produce cosmetics based on snail secretion.

I purchased this is the cream from the South Korean company Mizon, a manufacturer of high-quality premium cosmetics.

It extinguishes all inflammations at the stage of their occurrence, perfectly evens out the skin!!! In general, for me personally, it’s an ideal option!

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Snails in cosmetology– use of snail mucus in cosmetics and beauty treatments to improve skin condition and rejuvenate.

Relevance

In Asian beauty salons, you won’t surprise anyone with a procedure that includes planting a snail on your face. People in Russia are still surprised by this, but the effectiveness of such procedures forces even the most stubborn skeptics to reconsider their opinion. Therefore, today many advanced salons offer this procedure. But if you don’t want to deal with a live snail, and issues of youth and beauty worry you no less, the modern cosmetics market will offer you a fabulous variety of products based on snail mucus. Today, snails are grown for beauty purposes in Europe and Asia, but the most popular and varied cosmetics using snails are produced today in South Korea.

History of “snail” cosmetics

It is known for certain that the famous ancient Greek healer and physician, the father of medicine, Hippocrates, used snail mucus to treat skin inflammation. He mixed snail mucus with milk and gave it to patients to lubricate inflamed areas. The recipe worked well, but it took humanity many more centuries to begin actively using the miraculous properties of snails.

This began, as always, by accident. At one of the snail farms in Chile, they noticed the unusual smoothness of the skin of the workers who dealt with the snails. Despite extremely unfavorable weather conditions (constant scorching sun) and the absence of any protective equipment such as gloves, the workers’ skin was soft and tender, like that of babies. We decided to study the properties of snails more thoroughly. The research work lasted a decade and a half, but it fully justified itself. The results amazed scientists, who immediately set about making the first cream based on snail mucus.

What scientists found

During the work, scientists discovered protein mucin, to whom we owe the wonderful properties of modern products based on snail mucus. In nature, mucin is used for survival purposes - so that the snail can “on its own” restore a damaged shell. By the way, to do this, the snail must be scared.

Needless to say, if snail mucus copes with the restoration of the shell, it can also improve the condition of the skin.

Needless to say, the first thing that is attractive about using mucin is the naturalness of the product. No “chemistry” or side effects - only what was invented by nature itself.

Composition of mucin

Mucin is an invaluable collection of substances beneficial to the skin. The protein contains allantoin, glycolic acid, chitosan, elastin, collagen, vitamins A, C, E, B6 and B12.

Is it any wonder the effect it has on the skin? Here are the positive effects only in general terms:

• perfectly moisturizes and promotes moisture retention in the skin, which prevents skin aging and dehydration;
• is an excellent rejuvenating agent;
• perfectly regenerates the skin, so it easily copes with irritation, redness, inflammation, including acne and acne;
• solves more serious problems - heals scars and stretch marks, eliminates warts, promotes the disappearance of age spots;
• effectively removes toxins from the skin.

At the same time, snail protein does not cause allergies, which means it is suitable for absolutely everyone.

Assortment of mucin-based cosmetics

Many Korean manufacturers produce mucin-based cosmetics today. Among them - Mizon (

Once you start using mucin-based cosmetics, you will immediately notice the effect. Some creams may feel a little sticky when used, but this is due to the texture. It is this ductility that forms a protective layer on the skin. At the same time, the skin continues to breathe freely.

Cosmetics using snails are natural products that provide high-quality skin care and preserve youth. A striking example of this is ageless Korean women and the boom in snail cosmetics in Hollywood.