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4 beauty secrets based on snail slime

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4 beauty secrets based on snail slime
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Originally, snail slime was mainly used in Chile by the Mapuche, who have always practiced ‘heliculture’, or snail farming. But they didn’t just raise snails for eating! Reparatory, healing, antibacterial and anti-ageing, snail slime has numerous benefits that you are soon going to find out about!

What are the benefits of snail slime?

Did you know that snails have the ability to repair their own wounds and their shells if needed, using their slime? But snail slime also has incredible benefits for humans. Read on!

Healing and regenerating

Its benefits in terms of skin healing and regenerating are due to a natural enzyme present in snail slime: allantoin, known for its softening and smoothing properties. Except that in general, it is chemical allantoin that is used in our cosmetic products.

During a Chilean study a few years ago, 80% of subjects treated with snail slime noticed an improvement in the condition of their skin and a reduction in the size of wounds.

Exfoliant and cleansing

Snail slime can act as an exfoliant in your face and body scrubs. It can effectively clean the skin thanks to the glycolic acid it contains. We also find glycolic acid in fruit acids (grapes, sugar cane).

Anti-ageing and hydrating

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As snail slime contains collagen, it makes the skin supple and boosts skin elasticity, while reducing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Elastin, another molecule present in the slime, can prevent premature skin ageing.

All of the above shows exactly why snail slime beauty products have enjoyed great success in Asia over the past number of years. The Japanese are going wild for its hydrating, healing and anti-wrinkle properties.

Rich in vitamins A and E, snail slime is effective for naturally and deeply hydrating the skin, and helping it to heal. 

Antibacterial

Thanks to its high vitamin C content, snail slime protects the skin on the face from viruses and bacteria (such as those causing acne). The powerful natural antibiotics it contains destroy pathogens present on the surface of the skin.

Where can you find natural and organic snail slime?

Many websites that sell 100% organic products often supply snail slime, and a few Chilean and French brands offer quality products, which are organic and conscious of animal welfare. 

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