Snail mucin
Snail mucin
Snail mucin — the repairing active that helps skin look smoother and feel more comfortable
Common name: Snail mucin / snail secretion
INCI: Snail Secretion Filtrate
Where it comes from
Snail mucin is of animal origin. It is obtained from the natural secretions produced by the snail, then filtered and purified before being used in cosmetics.
This secretion contains components naturally found in mucin, such as glycoproteins, sugars and various moisturising elements, which explain its value in skincare.
How does it work?
Picture your skin as a surface that needs to stay well hydrated and protected.
When it lacks water or is weakened, it can become dry, rough, uncomfortable or uneven.
Snail mucin helps maintain the skin's hydration and creates an environment that supports its comfort. It helps make the skin softer, more supple and visibly smoother with regular use.
It is a bit like giving the skin what it needs to stay comfortable and gradually improve its appearance.
Which skin types?
Snail mucin is particularly suited to:
- Dry skin: helps nourish and improve skin comfort.
- Very dry skin: helps reduce the feeling of tightness and dryness.
- Dehydrated skin: helps preserve the skin's hydration.
- Weakened skin: helps maintain the skin's protective barrier.
- Rough skin: helps skin become more supple and softer.
It can also be used in care for the body, hands, dry areas and hair, depending on the formula it is part of.
At CHEM BIODERM
At CHEM BIODERM, snail mucin is valued for its ability to combine hydration, softness and a better-looking skin.
It works especially well in formulas for skin that needs more comfort, suppleness and visibly smoother, more even skin.
An active of natural origin, chosen to care for the skin while gradually improving its appearance.
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