Do you know what ingredient is the longest and most loved in COSRX? It's snail secretion.
Why do so many people all over the world like snail secretion, regardless of skin type, environment, gender, age, etc.?

Let's find out what is the charm of snail secretion through this posting.

 

▶ What is snail secretion?

Snail secretion is secreted by the glands of snails, and it protects the surface of the snail's skin and moisturizes to prevent it from getting dry.

This role of secretion is very important and essential for delicate skin of snails. Snail secretion consists of complex glycoproteins that combine various types of sugar, protein, and amino acid, including water.

In particular, 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 is seemingly different, but snail secretion and our skin actually has 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 in layers and the inside is filled with various components.

Key components include collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and glycosaminoglycan, which are also found in the snail secretion mentioned above.

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 consistently used as a skin-friendly and beneficial ingredient, and it is considered as the representative ingredient that is safe without irritation.

In addition, it is also easy to use with various ingredients because of its mild ingredient that is not complicated.

 

Skin Friendly Snail Secretion

 

▶ All-round Effects of Snail Secretion(Mucin)

1. Skin Renewing (Remodeling) Effect

As getting older, skin cell activity naturally decreases, and early aging is also deeply related to this skin cell activity.

Snail secretion(Mucin) has a skin regenerative effect that accelerates the activity of fibroblast and keratinocyte, which are kinds of skin cells, and quickly fills up with new skin cell.
[Reference] Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2009, 20, 219–222

 

2. Effects of Improving and Soothing of Damaged Skin

Long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays can damage the skin, and repeated exposure can lead to weakening skin with skin redness and stinging.

Snail secretion(Mucin) calms damaged, roughened, and reddened skin, helping the skin recover again and making it to normalize quickly.
[Reference] Radioprotection, 1999, 23, VII, 34-38

 

3. Effect of Improving Pigmentation

Exposure to ultraviolet rays is also a major cause of pigmentation. It stimulates melanin cell that is deeply in the skin to make melanin pigment and expose it to the surface of the skin.

Snail secretion(Mucin) has the effect of reducing pigmentation by preventing not to produce melanin pigment from melanin cell.
[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 outside can have a bad effect to worsen on the skin.

Snail secretion(Mucin) can protect the skin from these harmful factors, and especially 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 wrinkle and elasticity

The amount of skin's essential components such as collagen and elastin produced on their own in the skin gradually decreases, and as they gradually decrease, this results in reducing skin elasticity and saggy wrinkled skin. 

Snail secretion(Mucin) has effects filling inside skin, improving elasticity, and lessening wrinkle 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's Snail Products

Like this, COSRX has products that contain high concentration of snail secretion(Mucin) which has various beneficial effects on our skin.

Let me introduce you to COSRX's representative products ‘Advanced Snail’ which has been loved worldwide for a long time.

96 Snail Power essence
92 Snail Cream
Snail Dual Essence
Snail Peptide Eye Cream

There are four basic skincare products from the Advanced Snail line.

Each product contains the maximum amount of snail secretion(Mucin) that can be mixed by any types. (Contains minimum 73.6% up to maximum 96%)

The snail ingredient in COSRX provides an optimal environment that is harmless to snails and is produced through friendly extraction for minimizing stress.

In addition, we have tried to reduce the frustration and add moisture so that consumers of various skin types can use it.

If you're curious about the benefits of snail products, We recommend you choose COSRX Advanced Snail products.

 

QnA

Q. What skin type is recommended to use?

A. All skin types can use it because snail slime is gentle without irritation.

Q. Can acne skin also use it?

  A. Yes, acne skin can use it. However, the severe acne skin that needs treatment is recommended to use it after consulting with a doctor.

Q. Can I use it with AHA/BHA exfoliator?

A. It can be used together. Snail slime helps moisturize and protect the skin, so if  used after exfoliation, it can help soothing and replenishing moisture on the skin.

Q. Can I use it with vitamin C products?

A. It can be used together. When used with COSRX's 「The Vitamin C 23 Serum」 or 「The Vitamin C 13 Serum」, you can feel incredibly brightened skin.

Q. Can I use it with retinol?

A: It can be used together. When used with COSRX's 「The Retinol 0.1 Cream」 or 「The Retinol 0.5 Oil」, you can feel noticeably smoother skin.

Q. Can pregnant and lactating women use it?

A. Yes, it is safe to use. Snail slime, which consists of similar ingredient to our skin, is a skin-friendly ingredient and can be used safely.

 

Snail secretion(Mucin), which satisfies various skin types with various effects, is deserved to be the longest and most loved product, right?

For those who didn't know that snail secretion(Mucin) has such various effects, it would be good to take this opportunity to experience it.

 

By. COSRX R&D CENTER

June 09, 2023 — cosrx inc

Comments

Riya said:

Can I pair it with propolis

Nshhshsjdn said:

Can i pair beauty of joseon’s sunscreen after snail mucin and vitamin c serum?

S. H. said:

The whole snail line is golden! 4 months ago I switched from the expensive brand I was using and my skin looks amazing. I was dealing with post menopausal dryness and these products really helped me. I feel like some other moisturizers just cover up the problem but my Cosrx routine has actually changed my skin.

Danielle said:

After literal years of trying to find something for my skin which is so sensitive I couldn’t use nothing but actual honey on my face. No moisturizer no nothing just honey. I found this. It’s changed everything for me. This snail mucin has fixed it for me.

Raman said:

Its so so good

Anonymous said:

Absolutely love snail mucin

V. Jules-Andre said:

Mon entourage, spĂŠcialement ma femme adore les prodruits de COSRX.
Those around me, especially my wife, love Cosrx products.

Ayala said:

After using the snail formula. Omg I love it

Charlyn said:

This brand is now my new favorite

Diego LĂłpez said:

The snail essence by COSRX is one of the most unique products in the skincare market. Definitely worth every penny.

Amy said:

Since I’ve been using these products people have asked me how I get my skin so glowing.

Kait said:

Love

Sudiksha said:

Amazing!

Miley Moser said:

Love this!!

Amanda said:

Absolutely love this article!! So insightful and now I know why I love this product

Christine said:

I absolutely love cosrx products and learning the science behind them.

Savannah l said:

Love this product so it was super cool to read about it

Sandra Martinez said:

Absolutely love love their products!! Been using the essence and cream for a while and just purchased other products to try out. Now I have my daughter buying them too since I’ve raved so much about them. This first time I have purchased directly from their page.

Sahana said:

I just love your products!! They are so good

Marissol said:

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Prilly said:

I love to read this blog. They are so informative.

Celi said:

I recently started using your products, and I’m loving them!!!

Maha said:

love the cosrx snail mucin essence, it hydrate my face

Sarah said:

I love learning more about the products I’m putting on my skin, it makes me feel so much better and I want to be knowledgeable. I also love when a brand will share the details of their products

Avleen said:

Have never loved any products before.. Love my skin and using the snail line products since two years.. amazing results..

Avleen said:

Amazing products.. have never loved my skin before..

Linds said:

I am obsessed with these products. Have been buying from Ulta, but just ordered off website. The blog is super helpful.

Jane said:

I love mostly all your products!! It makes my skin more radiant and moist!

Tahmida Sumbula said:

Love snail mucin all in one 92 cream. Keeps my skin supple and moisturised. Works like a primer too!!

julie said:

I let my family make fun of me when I ordered snail “slime” but who cares, I get so many compliments on my 50+ skin. I’m in love!!

Nasima banu said:

This was very informative

Natalie Golden said:

I love snail music 96 .I just started using more of their products and I’m loving them.

Ramya said:

I love these prodcts! been using the moistuizer.

Asucena said:

I im in Love with cosrx, been using it for a 6 months now and my breakouts have been disappearing

Tori Duncan said:

I love snail mucin! Makes my face feel moisturized but not greasy. Refreshing way to start my morning :)

Valerie said:

Love the snail eye cream. Use it faithfully every night.

Kitty said:

I am such a nerd I loved this article! But what I’m really after is seeing a “How it’s Made” video of the snail secretion. Please share that video!

Nicky Hu said:

Since I used Cosrx product, my skin texture is improving way better. Cosrx help to reduce the redness, pores and making my skin smoother and brighter. Thank you Cosrx.

Angela said:

Amazing article!

Alejandra Torres said:

Just start with my care therapy, a couple of weeks ago, didn’t see much change but I’m super exited on the future results

Dylan Cruickshank said:

I was recently quoted in the New York Strategist about my secret to my healthy skin barrier and youthful glow, and I explained that I’ve been using cosrx snail products for over 10 years.

Karla said:

I Can see by the results I have obtained how amazing snail mucin is

Turkan said:

I love these products, it improves wrinkle and elasticity.

milcah said:

This info is very interesting and informative i just bought one of the snail infused serums i will see how it work with my skin

Yameli said:

Love cosrx, been using it for a couple of weeks now and my breakouts have been disappearing!!! 😊❤️❤️

Marian said:

I’ll totally recommend the snail mucin power essence and the snail all in one cream. They keep you face hydrated and moisturized.

Marian said:

I’m in love with the COSRX products, especially the snail mucin power essence and the snail all in one cream. They help keep my face hydrated and moisturized. Would totally recommend!! 💯

Charlie said:

The snail mucin essence is better than the cream in my experience. A truly amazing product!

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