2 JUL ‘20
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The world of beauty is brimming with weird and exciting treatments and procedures that can make you go "huh?"! From vampire facials to using expensive caviar as a detox mask, there is no limit to the creativity of innovators who are in pursuit of beauty. One of these mind-bending procedures is a snail facial, that either gets people intrigued or absolutely grossed out. Yes, it might sound "yucky" at first but this procedure has gained a lot of momentum with Korean beauty gurus swearing by it and we are here to tell you why!
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As the name suggests, snail facials are a procedure where live snails are left to slither around on your face. This is done by first cleansing the face, followed by a toner and a quick massage with snail mucin products. Traditional snail facials use garden snails during the facial and let them slither on your face for a couple of minutes. But more commercial snail facials stick to snail mucin infused products and the regular facial steps. Bear in mind, no snails are hurt in the process of extracting their slime, and the facial also is a very humane process.
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Snail mucin can also be used with certain other products with active ingredients to maximise its benefits. For best results, use it with antioxidants and retinol. Also, when combined with skincare essentials like vitamin C and glycolic acid, it can** **transform your skin!
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Snail mucin is extremely beneficial for the skin in terms of boosting youthfulness and moisturising it from deep within. And while there are no documented side effects of using this ingredient, it may cause allergic reactions in some people. Do a patch test of the product on your forearm before using it on your face. If there is any irritation or redness, you are probably allergic to the ingredient. Consult your dermatologist if you want to use prescription-strength snail mucin, as it is potent and can be too heavy for your** skin type**.
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Usually, with offbeat skin treatments like these, you are left to wonder who was the first person who thought of slathering their face with snail mucin! Interestingly, the use of slime for beauty rituals goes as far back as ancient Greece, where the famous physician Hippocrates advised his patients to take crushed snails and sour milk to relieve inflammation. Topically, the use of snail slime was introduced by Chilean farmers who worked with snails for the French market and noticed visibly smooth skin after long term exposure to snail mucin.
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**A. **The only cause for concern with snail slime is when it is consumed raw or in the form of undercooked dishes. Simple contact with snail slime is not dangerous for human skin.
**A. **Garden snails are given the scientific name of Cryptomphalus Aspersa and are in fact, preferred for facials. So yes, their mucin can be used for the skin. However, it is recommended to only do that with the help of a professional... don't go looking for innocent snails in damp spaces!
**A. **Given the thick texture, snail mucin might seem like it will clog your pores. But in reality, it is super lightweight and non-comedogenic in nature - meaning it won't clog pores!