Snail Mucus Filtrate
What Snail Mucus Filtrate is & what it does
Snail Mucus Filtrate, closely related to snail secretion filtrate, is the purified mucin secreted by snails and processed for cosmetic use. It is a blend of components such as glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid, and is commonly used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that leaves a smooth, hydrated surface feel. It is popular in serums and sheet masks within K-beauty style formulas. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection.
What is Snail Mucus Filtrate?
Snail Mucus Filtrate, closely related to snail secretion filtrate, is the purified mucin secreted by snails and processed for cosmetic use. It is a blend of components such as glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, and glycolic acid.
What does Snail Mucus Filtrate do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that leaves a smooth, hydrated surface feel. It is popular in serums and sheet masks in K-beauty style formulas and is not a UV filter.
Is Snail Mucus Filtrate safe?
Snail mucin is widely used in skincare and is generally considered well tolerated. No specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog, though anyone with a known sensitivity may prefer to patch test first.
Sunscreens with Snail Mucus Filtrate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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