Hunyvera™
96% Snail Mucin Advanced Recovery Serum
₨ 1,899.00
Snail Mucin
HOW DOES SNAIL MUCIN BENEFIT YOUR SKIN?
Snail Mucin replenishes moisture, softens the look of uneven texture, and supports skin recovery for a smoother, more supple-looking complexion. It is especially valued in formulas designed to comfort dehydrated or compromised-feeling skin. Clinical studies of topical products containing snail secretion have reported improvements in hydration, roughness, firmness and elasticity.
Known for: Hydrating
Also supports: Restoring
About
Snail Mucin, listed on cosmetic labels as Snail Secretion Filtrate, is a purified and filtered secretion naturally produced by snails. Its complex composition gives it moisture-replenishing and skin-conditioning properties that make it especially suited to hydrating, smoothing and recovery-focused skincare.
Science
Snail Mucin contains water-binding glycosaminoglycans and moisture-loving glycoproteins that attract and hold water at the skin's surface. As these compounds form a lightweight, flexible moisture layer, they help limit water loss and soften the look of fine surface roughness. The result is skin that feels intensively hydrated and appears smoother, plumper and more supple.
History
Snail-derived preparations have a long history of use, but Snail Mucin rose to prominence in modern beauty through South Korean skincare. It has since become internationally recognized in formulas centered on hydration, visible recovery and smoother-looking skin.
Origin
Snail Mucin is the natural secretion snails produce to lubricate and protect their exposed bodies as they move. For cosmetic use, the collected secretion is purified and filtered to create the ingredient identified as Snail Secretion Filtrate. Collection and processing methods can vary among suppliers.
Did You Know?
Snail Mucin is not made from the snail itself. The cosmetic ingredient is the snail's purified and filtered secretion—which is why it appears on an ingredient list as Snail Secretion Filtrate.
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