Snail mucus has long been used in the cosmetic industry around the world. Its miraculous properties were noticed by the farm workers, who cultivated giant Achatines. They were brought from Africa to Asia and South America in the last century. The skin of their hands became tenderer, looked younger, and scratches and wounds healed very quickly.
Since then, well-known companies have used this ingredient as the main component in many products: serums, creams, tissue masks, moisturizing gels. One can find such products in the Japanese and Korean cosmetics. It is valued for naturalness and high quality.
Snail mucus consists of two components, namely, water and mucin. Mucin is a complex protein that contributes to the recovery of the shell of mollusks. It activates the natural processes in the skin and stimulates the formation of elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid. These substances are responsible for the appearance and health of our skin.
Snail mucin is a unique substance, which has all the necessary properties, namely hydration, nutrition, rejuvenation and regeneration. Such functions are presupposed by the healing elements:
glycolic acid;
- solar filter;
- collagen;
- elastin;
- antibiotic peptides.
In the process of research, scientists identified the following indications for the use of snail mucus:
- treatment of acne and acne;
- wrinkle smoothing;
- removal of pigmentation and freckles;
- reduction of scars and scars;
- UV protection.
Funds based on mucin Ahatin are generally recommended to use at night. The component is not very well combined with the tonal framework, but if you do not use it, you can apply the cream in the morning. The viscous texture is a bit unusual at first. It is necessary to use means gradually, hammering by the easy movements into skin. Despite the viscosity, it absorbs quickly enough.
Beauticians often use mucus for pilling. In the process, keratinized cells are carefully removed, and a new layer of skin is saturated with useful substances. This type of cleansing is recommended for the dry skin type.
Fresh mucin is used to make masks in combination with various ingredients. In order to get the right amount of substance, snails are placed in a glass container and tapped on it with a stick or spoon. Such sounds scare animals, and they produce mucus.
One can prepare masks at home. There are many recipes on the internet. Most often, mucin is mixed with clay, oatmeal, banana, vitamin E and other available substances. NB! Snails should be consumed in special places for their breeding and carefully watch their purity!
Massage with snails is an expensive, but effective procedure. It is carried out in the beauty salons. In order to achieve a good result, from 5 to 10 sessions of massage are required.
This type of care is widely used in Japan, but there are salons that offer this service in Ukraine.
Before the massage, the beautician thoroughly cleanses the skin. One snail is placed on the forehead, and two snails are put on the cheekbones. When the mollusks have adapted, they begin to crawl along face. In the process of wave-like movements, blood circulation improves and skin regeneration occurs. The session lasts about 30 minutes.
Such type of massage is hard to perform at home. First, it is necessary to maintain optimal temperature ad humidity for the snails to move.
Mucus is valued for the neutrality of its components. In addition, it is hypo allergic and is often used in the products for people, suffering from allergy.
Regular use of products based on snail mucus helps to preserve the elasticity and freshness of the skin. Try it, feel the rejuvenating, moisturizing and healing effect, and you will certainly be satisfied.