Snail Slime in Beauty Treatment

Why will I allow snail to craw on my skin?

There has been recent hype about the beautifying power of snail slime. I recently bought a snail powder that got me bothering; why snail? I have heard of snail creams and how they work well in improving skin tone and close pores. 

Although not everyone likes snail, but I personally like snail for its sweet taste and nutritional values.

Many beautician and in cosmetic shops allow snail to crawl on the face for more beautifying purpose. Note that the snail used by beauticians has been purified.  In this post, I will be sharing with you how snail slime can enhance beauty.

The snail slime or mucus helps the animal in protection against bacteria, UV rays and cuts. Snail mucus is of different varieties depending on the season and environmental factors.

Mucus generally is gel of polymer network. They function mainly in protection. Snail slime is produced by glands present at its foot and below the mouth. It contains about 92 to 95 percent of water. It also contains glue that helps animals to move on vertical surfaces. Snail slime is found also in gastropods and mollusks

Composition of Snail Mucus

• Water
• Proteins
• Copper peptide
• Hyaluronic acid
• Elastin
• Antimicrobes
• Glycolic acid
• Calcium
• Pigments
• Lipids
• Antioxidants
• Ocean-cone snails has venom that help paralyzes its prey.  All these component of snail slime enhances beauty

Benefits of Snail Slime in Beauty Treatment

Fade spots- snail slime compositions help in fading dark spot and scars.

For inflammations reduction- it was first prescribe as anti-inflammatory agent in Greece when they notice farmers that handles escargot started having a smoother and younger hands. It is now used by companies like RéVive and Peter Thomas Roth.  It was traditionally y used in the ancient Greece to treat peptic ulcer. It was also used to soothe cough in syrup form.

Snail slime helps to improve skin quality and texture.

Elastin and collagen production- a dermatologist; Francesca Fusco describes snail mucus to stimulate the production of elastin and collagen. Snail slime is able to do this because of its peptide and hyaluronic acid content.  Snail mucin is therefore an anti aging agent.  It soothe the skins and restores hydration.

It is also used in treating acne, stretch marks and razor bumps.

Snail mucus is commonly seen in Korean beauty products. It is seen in facial masks, moisturizing creams and serum.

However, DIY Snail spa may cause allergy.

OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS OF SNAIL

Apart from snail slime, there are other useful parts of snail with great benefits

Snails excrete toxins that are highly valuable for people with neurological disorders. This toxin contains dopamine. Lack of dopamine is the cause of Parkinson diseases that is common among the elderly.

Also, snail contains high amount of lectin which helps in fighting cancerous cells. It helps to boost the immune system and it is thus regard as anti cancer food.

Snail has a meat contains a high proportion of protein. It is a very delicious meat which can be made with different methods. Snail meat can be fried, dried or cooked fresh. If you are tired of beef and chicken, snail meat will give you a nutritious, unique and special delicacy.

Nutritional facts of Snail per 100g

NUTRIENT	AMOUNT
Proteins	16.1 g
Water	79 g
carbohydrates	2 g
cholesterol	50 mg
TOTAL CALORIES FROM NUTRIENT	90
TOTAL FAT	1.4 g
Omega 6	17mg
Omega 3	218 mg

VITAMINS
Vitamin A	100IU
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	o.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	1.4 mg
Vitamin B6 ( Panthothenic acid)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)	o.5mcg
Vitamin E	5 mg
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg
MINERALS
Potassium	382 mg
Magnesium	250 mg
Copper	0.4 mg
Sodium	70 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Zinc	1mg
selenium	27 mcg