I Used Snail Mucin on My Face for Two Weeks—Here’s What It Did for My Skin
glamour.com, I decided to put it to the test and see if it's really worth the hype. But be warned: After you read about my experience, you may just be convinced to add the slimy stuff to your routine.To be clear, this isn't the first time that snail mucin has been buzzy as a skincare ingredient.
products have been formulated with snail secretions for decades; even before its first wave of popularity, the ingredient had already been used for hydration and healing for centuries.
Being that it's not some new-to-the-market and yet-to-be-tested fad, I felt more comfortable about slathering it all over my face.And to ease any concerns about the safety of the snails when it comes to getting the mucin for beauty products, most brands have practices in place that do not harm the snails.
Their mucin is excreted as a protective measure when they're under stress, but it's fairly easy to collect. Cosrx places snails on a net and allows them to roam about, taking their leftover excrement after they've been removed and are safely back in their regular habitat.Now that we've got past that frequently asked question, we can get on to my experience.
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