Korean beauty trends have been all the rage in India right now. Snail secretion filtrate or snail mucin is one of the most used natural ingredients in Korean cosmetics and it is making the rounds on social media. Experts have declared it to be one of the beneficial social trends. Gauri D. tells us more about it below.
Snail mucin products are a current skincare obsession among all age groups and with good reason. It is a novel concept for the Indian audience. However, snail mucin has been a star ingredient in Korean beauty for ages. The practice dates back a long time. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, suggested snail secretions as a dermatological solution.
There are solid benefits to using small mucin in daily skincare routine. It is naturally designed for healing, says Dr. Zion Ko Lamm, a board-certified internal medicine physician. It contains growth factors, and antioxidants and is a natural hyaluronic acid source. Dr Ko Lamm is an expert in K-beauty and has taken social media by storm. More and more beauticians are now recommending snail mucin as an added step to the skincare regime, owing to its many benefits in smoothing, plumping, healing, and hydrating the skin.
SNAIL MUCIN
A particular variety of animals is used for the filtrate extraction. Some believe in getting mucin straight from the source. However, experts disagree on the safety of the procedure. It has been a star ingredient in Korean beauty regimes since the dawn of time and is now taking over the world. While the product is not vegan, it is a cruelty-free process and does not involve harming the little molluscs.
BENEFITS OF THIS INGREDIENT
- It contains vitamins A and E which are beneficial for the skin.
- It is a natural healing agent which makes it ideal for healing acne scars.
- It is a powerful hydrating agent and softens the skin effectively by locking in moisture.
- It also boosts collagen production, thus providing powerful anti-ageing effects to the skin.
- It is also a natural hyaluronic acid source.
Snail mucin is a great moisture and repair solution for all skin types. There have been no reported side effects, which makes it ideal as a skin care product. More and more brands are now experimenting with snail mucin. Many products are currently available in the Indian market and the ingredient is projected to grow exponentially in the coming time.
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