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Snail Mucin
Snail Secretion FiltrateSoothing
K-beauty hydrating + barrier-soothing essence. Hype outpaces the evidence, but well-tolerated.
What it does
Snail mucin contains glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, and growth-factor-like peptides. Frequently positioned as a multi-tasking K-beauty essence. Evidence for marquee claims (scarring, aging-concern firmness) is limited; well-tolerated and hydrating in practice.
Also known as
snail secretion filtrate
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