Do you know what the longest-running and most beloved ingredient in COSRX is? It's snail secretion.
Why do so many people around the world love snail secretion, regardless of skin type, environment, gender, age, etc.?
Let's find out what the charm of snail secretion is through this post.
▶ What is snail secretion?
Snail secretion is secreted by snail glands and protects the surface of snail skin and moisturizes it to prevent it from drying out.
This role of secretion is very important and essential for the delicate skin of snails. Snail secretion consists of complex glycoproteins that combine different types of sugar, protein and amino acids, including water.
Notably, most of them consist of water and also include small amounts of active ingredients, which play a key role in the effects of snail secretion.
[Reference] Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2010, 25, 460–66
Ingredients of Snail Secretion
It seems different, but snail secretion and our skin actually have very similar ingredients.
Just as snail secretion protects the snail's body, our skin is part of the body and also plays a role in protecting the body.
Ingredients inside the skin
Our skin is subdivided into layers and the interior is filled with various components.
Key components include collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and glycosaminoglycan, which are also found in the aforementioned snail secretion.
In other words, the appearance is very different, but there are many similar ingredients in our skin and snail secretion.
[Reference] Acta Cirurgica Brasileira, 2010, 25, 460–66
Therefore, snail secretion is constantly used as a skin-friendly and beneficial ingredient, and is considered to be the representative ingredient that is safe without causing irritation.
In addition, it is also easy to use with various ingredients due to its gentle and non-irritating composition.
Skin-Friendly Snail Secretion
▶ The Complete Effects of Snail Secretion (Mucin)
1. Skin Regeneration Effect
As we age, skin cell activity naturally declines, and premature aging is also deeply linked to this skin cell activity.
Snail secretion (Mucin) has a skin regenerating effect that accelerates the activity of fibroblast and keratinocytes, which are types of skin cells, and quickly replenishes with new skin cells.
[Reference] Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2009, 20, 219–222
2. Effects of Improving and Soothing Damaged Skin
Long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays can damage the skin, and repeated exposure can lead to skin loosening with redness and a burning sensation.
Snail secretion (Mucin) soothes damaged, rough and reddened skin, helping the skin recover and return to normal quickly.
[Reference] Radioprotection, 1999, 23, VII, 34-38
3. Pigmentation Improvement Effect
Exposure to ultraviolet rays is also a major cause of pigmentation. It stimulates melanin cells, which are located deep in the skin, to produce melanin pigment and expose it to the skin's surface.
Snail secretion (Mucin) has the effect of reducing pigmentation by preventing the production of melanin pigment from melanin cells.
[Reference] Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2018, 101, 871–880
4. Skin Protection and Antibacterial Effect
Not only ultraviolet rays, but also various harmful substances, bacteria and viruses from outside can have a negative effect on the skin.
Snail secretion (Mucin) can protect the skin from these harmful factors, and its excellent antibacterial effect can protect the skin from external contamination.
[Reference] Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology, 1987, 72, 3, 571-574
5. Improving Wrinkles and Elasticity
The amount of essential skin components, such as collagen and elastin, naturally produced by the skin gradually decreases, and with this, the skin's elasticity decreases and wrinkles appear.
Snail secretion (Mucin) has plumping effects within the skin, improving elasticity and reducing wrinkles by increasing the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin.
[Reference] Journal of Japanese Cosmetic Science Society, 2015, 39, 1, 1-6
▶ Introducing COSRX Snail Secretion Products
As mentioned above, COSRX has products that contain a high concentration of snail secretion (Mucin
ă), which has various beneficial effects on our skin.
Let me introduce you to COSRX's flagship products from the 'Advanced Snail' line, which have been loved around the world for a long time.
96 Snail Power Essence
92 Snail Cream
Snail Dual Essence
Snail Peptide Eye Cream
There are four basic skin care products in the Advanced Snail line.
Each product contains the maximum amount of snail secretion (Mucin) that can be blended for any skin type. (Contains minimum 73.6% to maximum 96%)
The snail ingredient in COSRX provides an optimal environment that is harmless to snails and is produced through a friendly extraction to minimize stress.
Additionally, we tried to reduce frustration and add moisture so that consumers with different skin types could use it.
If you are curious about the benefits of snail secretion products, we recommend choosing COSRX Advanced Snail products.
COSRX Advanced Snail →
Questions and Answers
Q. What skin type is it recommended to use?
A. All skin types can use this product because snail secretion is gentle and does not cause irritation.
Q. Can I use this product if I have acne?
A. Yes, acne-prone skin can use this product. However, severe acne-prone skin that requires treatment is recommended to use it after consulting a doctor.
Q. Can I use this product with an AHA/BHA exfoliant?
A. They can be used together. Snail secretion helps hydrate and protect the skin, so if used after exfoliation, it can help soothe and restore the skin's moisture levels.
Q. Can I use this product with vitamin C products?
A. They can be used together. When used with COSRX serums “The Vitamin C 23” or “The Vitamin C 13”, you can feel a significant improvement in skin luminosity.
Q. Can I use this product with retinol?
A. They can be used together. When used with COSRX "The Retinol 0.1" or "The Retinol 0.5 Oil", you can experience significantly smoother skin.
Q. Can I use this product while pregnant or breastfeeding?
A. Yes, it is safe to use. Snail secretion, which contains ingredients similar to our skin, is a skin-friendly ingredient and can be used safely.
Snail secretion (Mucin), which satisfies different skin types with its diverse effects, deserves to be the longest and most loved product, right?
For those who didn't know that snail secretion (Mucin) has such diverse effects, it would be good to take this opportunity to experience it.
From. COSRX RESEARCH CENTER
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