![]() ![]() The slimy gel-like trail mucus is incredibly multi-functional, helping a snail to have a smooth scootch along a rough surface, distract predators, recognize other snails for reproduction and find its way home. Snails typically have two main types of mucus: one that covers the surface that they move along (leaving behind that glittery silver trail on concrete and sidewalks) and one that coats their bodies for protection. Snails' mucus is both sticky-to help them adhere to surfaces-and lubricating-to help the little guys protect against abrasions, bacteria and other infections as they make their way across different environments. What exactly is the function of snail slime? Technically this slime is mucus, produced by the snail as it crawls along to coat their bodies and prevent the drying out of their tissue. Some places in Thailand, Asia and Europe even offer live snail facials where critters make their way across customers’ faces-one step I don't think I could take! ![]() These include snail serums, lotions, creams and more. Today, South Korea has paved the way for snail products, which have since taken hold in the US and Europe. New York Magazine says that "s nails were first prescribed in ancient Greece as a topical treatment to reduce inflammation, and they began to crawl their way into creams and elixirs in South America when farmers handling escargot en route to France noticed their hands looked younger and smoother." ![]() (Note-I could not find a reliable source documenting the historic use of medicinal and cosmetic snail slime, though it is referenced quite frequently in other articles). #Snail mucin for skin skin#Reportedly, snail slime has been used as far back as Ancient Greece times, for helping ailments inside the body, like indigestion or cough, as well as outside the body for skin inflammation. Worldwide, snail secretion has been touted as an anti-aging holy grail, helping everything from younger, firmer skin to acne, so I took a deeper dive into the literature to see exactly where the science stands on snail slime and face care. Coming back to the States, I got strange looks from friends and colleagues when I urged them to try "snail slime" on their face, even though the trend has been in the U.S. It may sound icky but hold that thought until you learn more.Īfter a trip to Seoul, South Korea where I was able to try oodles and oodles of snail filtrate products, I was hooked. Snail oil or snail slime-or more technically known as snail mucin, snail serum or snail filtrate-is one of my favorite ingredients in skincare products. That may soon change however, when you learn a little more about this fascinating substance. You probably never look at a trail of glittery snail slime on a sidewalk and have the urge to rub it on your skin. ![]()
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