HX08 Snail Your Way to Timeless Skin: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Beauty

    June 2025 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Amy Long
    TLDR Snail mucus is popular in skincare for its anti-aging benefits.
    The use of snail mucus in skincare, with historical roots in Ancient Greece, China, Italy, and Cameroon, has gained modern popularity due to its potential antiageing benefits, such as reducing pigmentation, scarring, and wrinkles. This resurgence began when Chilean farmers observed rapid skin healing from handling snails, leading to research on Helix aspersa Müller snail secretions. These secretions, now a USD 2.5 billion market, are believed to have antioxidant properties that promote skin repair and reduce oxidative stress. Despite initial skepticism, snail mucus products are now widely accepted, particularly in South Korea and the USA.
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