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Vitamins

Vitamins

Snail slime contains vitamins, including vitamins A, C and E.

Vitamin A contributes to the hydration of our skin. It protects our epidermis and also allows us to have a tanned complexion.
As for vitamin C, it deploys an action against free radicals and protects us against skin aging. It protects our skin from ultraviolet rays and is an ideal asset for a perfect complexion; it gives a new radiance to our complexion.
Essential for our body and beneficial for the skin, vitamin E deeply hydrates our skin. It simulates the production of collagen, firms the skin and gives it a more youthful appearance. Indeed, vitamin E is an antioxidant which attenuates certain effects of age on the skin.

Antimicrobial peptides

Antimicrobial peptides

Microbial peptides are naturally occurring proteins with a broad spectrum of action. These natural antimicrobial agents destroy pathogens on the surface of the skin, including bacteria, which can damage the skin. They help fight skin infections and protect us from future infections. Acting as a protective barrier against certain bacteria responsible for dermatological infections, antimicrobial peptides also contribute to cell renewal, with a purifying and regenerating action.

Elastin

Elastin

Elastin is a flexible and elastic protein essential for our skin. It gives the skin elasticity properties and helps fight skin aging. Indeed, the natural loss of elastin induces a weakening of the skin with a predisposition to wrinkles. The aging appearance of the skin shows through. Elastin fights and prevents the signs of skin aging.

Collagen

Collagen

While giving fabrics mechanical resistance to stretching, collagen is an essential ally for the health of our skin. With age, the production capacity of collagen decreases, revealing signs of aging, with withered and less firm skin. Snail slime, incorporated into creams, helps rebalance the intake of collagen and reduce skin manifestations due to aging (fine lines, wrinkles, etc.). Collagen allows us to have smooth, supple, wrinkle-free skin. It ensures the firmness of the skin. It is involved in the healing process.

Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid

Glycolic acid is one of the acids in fruit. It is an active ingredient characterized by smoothing, hydrating, lightening and toning properties. Exfoliating, it naturally removes cells from the surface of the skin, making our skin healthier, smoother, while improving its texture and appearance. The complexion becomes clearer and brighter.

Glycolic acid allows the epidermis to regain its luminosity. It attenuates skin imperfections, pigment spots, wrinkles. To do this, glycolic acid is used in the development of products used for anti-aging care. This active ingredient which promotes the production of collagen and elastin.

Allantoin

Allantoin

Allantoin is one of the active ingredients in snail slime. It is distinguished by soothing, cleansing, repairing, regenerating, healing and anti-irritant properties. Thus, it contributes to the acceleration of the regeneration of skin cells, to the repair of epidermal tissues affected by skin problems or exposure to the sun. Also, it promotes the slowing down of skin aging and naturally regulates sebum secretions.

What are the components of snail slime and their beneficial effects on the skin?

What are the components of snail slime and their beneficial effects on the skin?

Snail slime, used in the formulation of beauty creams, is made up of active ingredients that are particularly beneficial for our skin. These components are:

1. allantoin
2. Glycolic acid
3. Collagen
4. elastin
5. Antimicrobial peptides
6. Vitamins

What is snail drool?

What is snail drool?

With glands at the foot, an alternately contracting and stretching muscle, the snail secretes mucus also known as snail drool. With a translucent appearance and a viscous consistency, this organic matter consists essentially of water, with, moreover, glycoproteins, molecules made up of sugar and proteins.

This thick mucus facilitates the movement of this gastropod, while allowing it to attach to the walls. It has virtues that allow the snail to regenerate its body and shell. These virtues allow the snail to reconstitute its shell when it is damaged and make this mollusk capable of self-healing. When the mollusc is injured, the special composition of the drool facilitates the natural disappearance of the wound.