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Snail Secretion Filtrate

Limited concern·Limited evidence

A filtrate of garden snail mucus containing glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, allantoin and glycolic acid. A handful of small industry-funded trials report improved hydration and reduced fine lines after several weeks of use, but independent, well-controlled human data are scarce, so treat the "repair" and "glass skin" marketing as unproven rather than false.

Questions

Does snail mucin actually work for "glass skin" or anti-aging?
A handful of small, mostly industry-funded trials report improved hydration and reduced fine lines after several weeks of use, but independent, well-controlled human data are scarce. Treat the stronger marketing claims as unproven rather than confirmed.
Is snail secretion filtrate vegan?
No. It is harvested from live garden snails, so it is an animal-derived ingredient even though it is not typically classified as a common skin allergen.

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Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.