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Snail Mucin

Yes, snail slime is a skincare ingredient—and a beneficial one at that.
Also known as snail slime, snail mucin is one of the buzziest new ingredients in the skincare world. Yes, snails, as in the little critters that live in your garden or show up on the menu at fancy French restaurants. There's a certain ick factor involved, to be sure, but if you can get over that, snail mucin is a surprisingly effective ingredient. Dermatologists do point out that it's not yet quite as well-studied as many of its other skincare ingredient counterparts, and, as such, that it's important to sort out the science from the hype.

Ahead, Sheel Desai-Solomon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Raleigh-Durham, NC, and Ted Lain, MD, a dermatologist in Austin, TX, do just that, to help you figure out whether or not it's worth making snail slime a part of your skincare routine.

Snail Mucin

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FAQ
Snail mucin helps moisturize the skin, promotes collagen production, and aids in skin healing and regeneration. It contains the regenerating glycolic acid, which is effective for treating acne scar, uneven skin tone and pigmentation. It is often marketed as an anti-aging tool that helps diminish fine lines, reduce inflammation, and increase fibroblasts and collagen.
No, this lightweight ingredient is non-comedogenic so it does not clog up pores.
Although snail mucin isn't intended to treat acne, it helps speed up the acne healing process thanks to its antimicrobial properties.
Generally speaking, you can use snail mucin once or twice per day. It helps provide a rich, nourishing layer of moisture to keep your face hydrated day and night.
Snail mucin can help brighten hyperpigmentation while delivering a radiant, dewy complexion to your skin.
For oily skin, snail mucin can work wonders in hydrating the skin properly and keep your oily skin nice and moisturized so that it doesn't over-produce oil to do this on its own.
In general, snail mucin can be used on all skin types, though its hydrating properties make it a great choice for those with dry skin.
Snail mucin can be paired with antioxidants and retinol, as well as common skincare staples such as vitamin C, glycolic acid, and other moisturizing ingredients.
Although it depends on the severity, many eczema sufferers find that Korean beauty products containing snail mucin can assist with their flare-ups.
Snail mucin is an absolute star ingredient for fading acne scars and hyperpigmentation. It's also super hydrating, which is important for your skin barrier.
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