HumectantBarrier RepairAnti-inflammatorySoothing
Snail Mucin
Tier 3 Evidence
what it does
A secretion from Cryptomphalus aspersa snails containing glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, and antimicrobial peptides. Popular in Korean skincare with growing research interest, though large-scale RCT data remains limited.
Is putting snail secretion on your face weird? Yes. Does it work? Kind of honestly. The mucin is genuinely packed with good stuff. Evidence is still catching up to the hype but it's more than just a marketing gimmick — low risk, reasonable upside.