As you might expect, snail mucin is the gel-like liquid secreted by a snail. In ancient medicine, this mucin was used topically to treat skin conditions and heal wounds. So no, this isn’t a “new” ingredient – it’s just becoming more common in market products. And let it be known: not all snails make the same mucin; and further, different types of mucin have different benefits for the skin. “Most skincare products that contain snail secretions contain those from the Helix aspersa snail, whose secretions contain hyaluronic acid and allantoin and are great for moisturizing dry skin,” explains board-certified dermatologist Rebecca Marcus, MD, founder of Maei MD. , to mbg.

But if you’re looking for healthy aging benefits, that’s a different story. “For concerns about aging or to repair damaged or otherwise compromised skin, snail mucin derived from the Cryptomphalus aspersa snail is an excellent choice because these secretions contain growth factors and antioxidants in addition to hyaluronic acid and have been shown to protect, heal and restore the skin,” says Marcus.

Now you may be wondering how the snail mucin is harvested (a good question to ask, we might add). And here’s the thing: you can’t say for sure that every company harvests snail mucin the same way. Responsible beauty is a top priority here, so we recommend looking for snail mucin products that have been humanely harvested. (Don’t worry, we’ll recommend some of our top picks later.)

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