About Snail Mucin
Mzansi Snails' Snail Mucin Serum for Skin © is a powerful skin regenerator and healer, suitable for all skin types and all skin ages.
It NATURALLY contains:
Collagen and elastin: Natural proteins that form the connective tissues in the
body. Collagen promotes skin strength, while elastin provides skin elasticity.
Glycolic acid: An exfoliant often used to remove layers of dead skin and curb
hyperpigmentation.
Allantoin: An organic compound that moisturizes the skin, which may have
anti-inflammatory effects and promote wound healing.
Produced from snails that are lovingly FARMED IN MZANSI
and PROUDLY WOMAN OWNED
PURE SNAIL MUCIN SERUM FOR SKIN*
*A Universally Approved preservative is added for an extended shelf life.
Mzansi Snails’ Snail Mucin Serum © is a powerful skin regenerator with healing properties and can be used on the face, neck, hands, arms, feet or anywhere else on the skin of the body.
Unlike some cheap Chinese or Korean products, Mzansi Snails’ Snail Mucin Serum© is PURE, and not watered down with other ingredients. It does not contain additives, colourants, or unnecessary water which most other brands use to water down the mucin, making it cheaper to manufacture and, hence, less effective for the skin.
Snail mucin NATURALLY contains:
COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN: Natural proteins that form the connective tissues in the body. Collagen promotes skin strength, while elastin provides skin elasticity.
GLYCOLIC ACID: An exfoliant often used to remove layers of dead skin and curb hyperpigmentation.
ALLANTOIN: An organic compound that moisturizes the skin, which may have anti-inflammatory effects and promote wound healing.
USEFUL FOR:
• Even tone
• Blemishes
• Dark marks
• Wrinkles and other ageing problems
• Anti-ageing
• Light skin inflammations
• Acne / Pimples
• Improvement of skin texture
• Elasticity and firmness of the skin
• Improving skin against dull, fine lines
• Promoting a healthy and vibrant glow
• Stains
• Softening of skin
• Soothing
• Acne
• Keloids (a red, raised formation of fibrous scar tissue caused by excessive tissue repair in response to trauma or surgical incision)
• Minor burns
• Minor cuts
• Scars
• Scars left after burns
• Stretch marks
SKIN TYPES
• Suitable for all skin types and all areas of skin on the body.
• Useful for all skin ages.
• The results on younger skin are seen much quicker than on older or problematic skin types.
BOTTLE SIZES
• Available in 50ml and 250ml for the consumer.
• Available in 10 Litre and 100 Litre orders for wholesale clients. Kindly contact us to discuss pricing.
ALLERGENS
Molluscs, Preservative: Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol and Propylene Glycol
CONSISTENCY
As this a filtered and refined product, the serum is NOT slimy or greasy and has a water-like consistency. It absorbs quickly into the skin and is deep penetrating.
NON-CRUELTY
Snail Mucin is NOT produced by killing snails. The snails do not die in the extraction process, and the greatest care is taken not to harm them.
PROUDLY PRODUCED AND PROCESSED IN MZANSI
The snails are farmed and processed in Mzansi, and are bred locally from the highest quality snails that were originally imported from Greece, and are now bred on the Mzansi Snails farm in Gauteng.
SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ABOUT SNAIL MUCIN
REF: Forbes Health:
Utilized for inflammation and anti-ageing, snail mucin has been used in skincare as far back as Ancient Greece. More recently, snail mucin has picked up steam in the U.S., says Corey L. Hartman, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama.
On a chemical level, snail mucin contains several compounds that could offer potential skin care benefits, such as:
COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN: Natural proteins that form the connective tissues in the body. Collagen promotes skin strength, while elastin provides skin elasticity.
GLYCOLIC ACID: An exfoliant often used to remove layers of dead skin and curb hyperpigmentation.
ALLANTOIN: An organic compound that moisturizes the skin, which may have anti-inflammatory effects and promote wound healing.
“Snail mucin is known for its anti-ageing properties due to its collagen and elastin content,” says Dr. Sajic.
A 2020 clinical trial in the Journal of Clinical Aesthetic Dermatology investigated the effects of a skin care regimen containing snail secretion filtrate in women between the ages of 45 and 65 years. At the end of the three-month trial period, researchers found that the women who followed the regimen experienced “significant improvements in skin roughness, firmness and elasticity.
Snail mucin may also be used as a wound-healing agent in skin care. One 2016 in vitro study found that snail mucin had antibacterial effects on bacteria isolated from wounds. The study involved African snails, which secrete a substance called achacin that kills bacteria by generating hydrogen peroxide[2].
The allantoin in snail mucin may prove useful for minor cuts, acne and scarring, according to Dr. Sajic.
The anti-inflammatory properties of snail mucin have also been used to treat burns and radiation dermatitis. The mechanism of action is thought to involve the antioxidant properties of snail mucin and the resulting control of the free radicals that contribute to inflammation and skin injury
REF: Cleveland Clinic:
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It accounts for about 30% of your body's total protein.
Collagen is the primary building block of your body's skin, muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, and other connective tissues.
REF: Mayo Clinic Press:
Snail mucin users saw significantly improved fine lines, crow's feet and luminance when compared with people in a group that used a placebo product without snail secretions.
Snail mucins appeared safe for most people. Study participants didn't report any reactions. 06 Oct 2023
DIRECTIONS
1. Clean / cleanse / wash the skin thoroughly and dry gently.
2. Shake the bottle well.
3. (The serum will have a water-like consistency and is not slimy)
4. Warm the serum up in your hands. You will feel that it becomes a slightly creamy consistency.
5. Apply a generous amount of the serum to the skin, rubbing in gently for a few minutes.
6. Allow to dry naturally. The serum absorbs quickly, and once completely dry, is not sticky and does not leave a residue.
7. Continue to use your routine skincare products or makeup thereafter. The serum can also be used on its own, without any other skincare products.
Recommendation for Application Frequency:
For the face and neck, apply at least twice daily for best results—once in the morning and once in the evening.
Apply more often for problematic skin.
For other areas (hands, problematic areas etc.) apply more regularly.
It is important to apply consistently i.e. every day for quicker results.
Results may show sooner or later dependant upon age, health and other factors.