Snail Slime in K-Beauty

What are the benefits of snail slime for the skin?
Snails use their secretion to protect themselves from injury and inflammation, and human skin also benefits from it. Firstly, snail slime contains a large amount of elastin and collagen. These two substances contribute to the elasticity and firmness of the skin. It also contains numerous nutrients, vitamins and minerals that moisturize the skin and give it a healthy and firm look. In addition, snail slime can relieve redness and irritation of the skin, making it a good choice for sensitive skin as it is very gentle and does not irritate the skin. It is also often used in anti-aging products as it can help to tighten the skin and create a younger appearance. Snail slime is also increasingly found in face masks, face creams and peels.

How do you get snail slime?
The importance of animal welfare is quite high in South Korea, which is also reflected in the fact that animal testing is prohibited in the cosmetics industry. It therefore only makes sense that when the snail slime is extracted, the animals are treated sensitively and no harm is done to them.
The nocturnal snails crawl under strict hygienic conditions in a dark room over special cloths that serve to collect the precious natural product. This is harmless for snails. The secretion extracted is then filtered, cleaned and further processed.