Snail slime against the harms of winter
Winter, with its white coat and chilly air, brings undeniable magic. However, this beautiful season is also synonymous with challenges for our skin. Exposed to the bitter cold, the freezing wind, and sudden changes in temperature, our skin suffers and dries out. It then requires special attention and appropriate care to maintain its hydration and radiance.
It is therefore the ideal time to explore the virtues of Helicitherapy , in fact, snail slime with its restorative and protective properties proves to be a treasure for the skin, especially in winter.
Taking care of your skin in winter
Soothes irritation and dryness due to cold
Snail mucus offers soothing effects that help calm redness and skin discomfort caused by the onslaught of winter cold. Thanks to a synergy of specific proteins and vitamins, its anti-inflammatory properties act against free radicals responsible for cellular damage and skin inflammation. This action is all the more beneficial in winter, when the skin requires extra care to counter the attacks of the climate . Additionally, after prolonged exposure to the elements, hydration becomes imperative for the skin. Snail slime is particularly esteemed for its deep moisturizing power, thus offering a beneficial remedy to revitalize skin dried out by the cold.
The benefits of snail slime
A rich and beneficial composition
Recently, scientists have become intensely interested in the complex composition of gastropod mucus , discovering that snails are a gold mine of biological active components. These discoveries open up exciting perspectives for their future use in the fields of cosmetics and pharmacology. Research published in 2020 highlighted in the journal “Metabolites”, the identification and quantification by Vassilev and his team of more than fifty unique metabolites present in the mucus of the snail Helix aspersa, including amino acids, fatty acids, sugars, nucleotides, and choline derivatives. The exfoliating metabolites of this mucus play a crucial role in winter, helping to remove dead skin cells while stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, fundamental to keeping skin young and resilient.
Repairs skin damage caused by drying out
The proteins contained in snail mucus, such as hemocyanin, actin, Allantoin, as well as various peptides and vitamins, are known to stimulate cell renewal and to remedy skin changes caused by dry winter air, in particular redness or loss of essential lipids which can lead to dry skin. Thanks to its softening and antimicrobial qualities, snail mucus has proven itself as a cosmetic active ingredient, particularly in improving the healing of burns in adults, thus attesting to its restorative potential.
What is the difference between dry or atopic skin in winter?
In winter, our skin is exposed to harsh conditions. Find advice from our consulting dermatologist, Doctor Annie Aloin, on the most common questions in winter:
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