Snail mucin, also known as snail slime, is one of the most talked-about new skincare ingredients. Snails, as in the little critters that live in your garden or appear on fancy French restaurant menus. To be sure, there's an ick factor, but if you can get past that, snail mucin is a surprisingly effective ingredient. Dermatologists point out that it hasn't been studied as thoroughly as many of its other skincare ingredient counterparts, so it's critical to separate the science from the hype.
Type Of Ingredient: Moisturizer and collagen-stimulator
Main Benefits: Moisturizes skin, promotes collagen production, aids in skin healing and regeneration.
Who Should Use It: Snail mucin can be used on all skin types, but it is recommended for those with dry skin because of its hydrating properties. And, unless you're allergic to the ingredient, most people tolerate it just fine. (However, because it is derived from an animal, it is not suitable for vegans.)
How Often Can You Use It: This is largely dependent on why you're using it (since it has numerous advantages) and what kind of product it's in. In general, you can take snail mucin once or twice a day.
Works Well With: It's frequently combined with antioxidants and retinol, as well as staples like vitamin C, glycolic acid, and other moisturizing ingredients.
Don't Use With: It is unknown whether it interacts poorly with other ingredients because research is still limited. There is currently no evidence that it does.
Recommended products: Cosrx Advance Snail 92 All in One cream
If you want to use snail mucin as a multi-purpose anti-aging ingredient, look for it in a serum, which will have a higher concentration of the ingredient. Apply it in the morning and evening, after cleansing and before applying any other products.
