TikTokers are raving about how snail mucin -- aka slimy snail secretions -- is leaving their face hydrated, glowing, and wrinkle-free -- but the unusual skincare ingredient is dividing experts.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The ingredient, made of snail secretion filtrate, is something naturally secreted by a specific type of ...

Is the secret to glowing skin found in snail slime? Plenty of TikTokers seem to think so. Snail mucin, or the mucus secreted by snails, has surged in popularity in the United States in recent years as ...

Snail mucin may sound like an unlikely hero in modern skincare, yet it has become one of the most talked-about ingredients of the decade. Beloved for its repairing, hydrating, and glow-boosting ...

“Snail mucin is an attractive ingredient in skincare products due to its unique composition,” explains Divya Shokeen M.D., F.A.A.D., board-certified dermatologist. “It contains a variety of beneficial ...

Snail mucin, or snail secretion filtrate, is a popular skin care ingredient with several potential benefits. It can help hydrate the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and speed up wound ...

From fading dark spots to brightening dull skin to addressing fine lines — these K-beauty pads are a workhorse for better ...

Who would have thought – Skincare products made with slime from snails have become wildly popular, as they are said to reduce inflammation and signs of aging. What benefits do they have, and do they ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Snails and skincare are two words that don't normally go together. But ...

Snail mucin “has gained popularity in skin care due to its composition of proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid — all of which are beneficial for the skin,” Dr. Yoram Harth, a ...

Research suggests snail mucin may offer benefits for wound healing, certain skin conditions, and reducing signs of skin aging, as well as anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Although research ...