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Snail Mucin
Snail Secretion FiltrateSoothing
The hydrating Korean essence ingredient. It moisturizes, but evidence for scar and firming claims is limited.
What it does
Snail mucin carries proteins, hyaluronic acid and peptides that act a bit like growth factors. It’s often sold as a do-it-all Korean essence. It hydrates, but evidence for the big claims, like fading scars or firming, is limited.
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