I Used Jellyfish Mucin on My Face for Two Weeks—Here's How My Skin Responded

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. Since I got real results from the snail mucin, I was intrigued by whether jellyfish would perform the same, or maybe, even better.With this thought in mind, I got to scouring the internet to find jellyfish mucin-infused skin care products.

Unlike snail mucin, there weren't quite as many options for me to choose from. But, I was able to get my hands on a serum and hydration pads from a Scandinavian skincare brand called , and on Amazon, I found a pack of Korean sheet masks laced with jellyfish extract.If you're wondering “Why jellyfish mucin?” you're not alone.

The ingredient is certainly unconventional, not to mention there are so many other skin care options available. When I asked board-certified dermatologist , she pointed to the marine animal's special hydrating abilities. “Jellyfish have a unique, water-retentive structure, their mucin is often explored for its moisture-binding properties,” she says.For more on the impressive (and non-traditional) ingredient, we asked Dr.

Gohara and Mantle's formulator, , everything you need to know. Keep reading for their insight on jellyfish mucin skincare and my own personal experience using the products.The jellyfish mucin skin care products I tried.Jellyfish mucin, also referred to as qniumucin, is derived from the mucous jellyfish secrete. “Jellyfish mucin is a naturally occurring substance rich in glycoproteins, peptides, and amino acids,” says Dr.