Mucin (mucus) of the snail

Recently, in conversations with cosmetologists, as well as in stores, you can see enough products with mucin. Many people do not know what mucin is and what it is used for. When they find out that the mucin is produced by the snail, it shocks them and at the same time surprises them very much.

The use of mucin in the old days

The first memories of the use of snails date back to the ancient Greeks and Romans.

The Romans extracted a purple pigment from snails, which they used to dye clothes. It was believed that if the clothes are dyed with purple pigment, then the person is very noble. The Romans also added snails to their food.

The Greeks already used snail mucus. It is said that Hippocrates created an ointment based on snail mucus. It is said that Greek women left snails on their faces - they believed that this helped them keep their skin young and healthy.

From the history of mucin

The history of the discovery of mucin and its beneficial properties begins in France in the 80s of the 20th century. Thus, the owner of one of the snail farms noticed that when collecting snails in very hot weather and under a very vigorous sun, the skin on the hands of the farm workers never deteriorated. This very much attracted the attention of the farmer, and after 15 years he changed his field of activity - from food to cosmetic.

Some sources say that this story did not take place in France, but in Chile. However, the meaning of this story was the same.

What is snail mucin made of?

Mucin has a very unique composition. It contains both well-known vitamins and various acids.

vitamins

The resulting mucin contains the following vitamins:

Vitamin A. This vitamin helps to cope with inflammation and dry skin. It is responsible for the renewal of the epidermis and gives a good anti-inflammatory effect.

Vitamin C. Thanks to this vitamin, the skin becomes more elastic and less prone to pigmentation in the future.

Vitamin E. This vitamin is the main protector of the skin from aging. This vitamin is the "beauty and youth" vitamin.

Vitamin B6. This vitamin protects against peeling and dermatitis, as well as cracks in the skin.

Vitamin B12. This vitamin is involved in the "breathing" of the skin, namely in the enrichment of the skin with oxygen.

Acids and other substances

Glycolic acid. It is one of the most effective substances for skin with hyperpigmentation. It effectively renews skin cells and gives the skin a beautiful glow.

Hyaluronic acid. Provides elasticity to the skin frame and strengthens it, as well as protects against aggressive environmental factors affecting the skin.

Allantoin. Stimulates the renewal of the epidermis of the skin, helps exfoliate old cells, and also prevents the appearance of blackheads.

Collagen. It plays a very important role in maintaining the youthfulness of the skin and its regeneration. This protein is responsible for the smoothness and elasticity of the skin.

Elastin. Responsible for the rapid recovery of damaged skin cells.

natural antibiotics.

Useful biological properties of snail mucin (mucus)

As you know, mucin (or snail mucus) has very useful biological properties. So, snail mucin intensively moisturizes the skin, betrays a healthy and fresh tone of the face, heals microdamages on the skin, makes the skin supple, beautiful, elastic. Snail mucin is a hypoallergenic product, so it can be used for any type of skin, incl. sensitive skin.

Snail mucus is able to deeply nourish the skin, restore the skin during sleep, is an excellent base for make-up, accelerates skin regeneration processes.

The use of mucus (mucin) of the snail in cosmetology

The use of snail mucin in cosmetology is increasing every year. So, snail mucin is part of many cosmetic products: masks, creams, lotions, tonics, serums and other face products.

How is snail mucin obtained?

Extraction of snail mucin is carried out on environmentally friendly farms. To obtain snail mucin, snails are stimulated in various ways, as a result of which the snails begin to actively secrete a secret. It is then collected, evaporated, filtered and purified. Snail mucin can be stored in both liquid and powder form.

How long is snail mucin stored

Unprocessed mucus is stored for up to 20 calendar days. In general, from 1 kg of snail mucus, only 5 to 10 g of dry matter is released - pure mucin.

Can snail mucin be eaten?

Mucin is used only in cosmetology and it is not recommended to use mucin in food.

The price of 1 kg of snail mucin

The price of snail mucin depends on many factors, as well as the buyer's requirements for the composition of the mucin. Contact us for more information about the cost of mucin.