Why our artisanal method of harvesting snail slime respects the animal and optimizes cosmetic quality

🐌 Respect for animals and cosmetic excellence: Mademoiselle Agathe's unique method

A manual, gentle and ethical harvest

At Mademoiselle Agathe, each snail is handled with extreme care. Our goal?

Get the best from your mucus without ever compromising your well-being.

• No coercion or artificial stimulation
• Harvest only when the snail gives voluntarily
• Respect for the snail's natural cycle.

Unlike mechanical or electrical processes, our method excludes any form of animal suffering.

The snail's natural cycle at the heart of the process

• Harvesting is carried out after the eggs are laid, when the mucus is naturally richer.
• The breeder adapts his actions to the condition of each animal, according to its behavior and natural conditions.
• Only the dexterity of the human hand can guarantee the well-being of the animal.

This respect for the biological rhythm guarantees mucus of optimal protein quality.

Precise manual know-how

• The human hand allows the pressure to be regulated without breaking the shell or disturbing the snail.
• The result: a dense, viscous mucus, concentrated in active ingredients (hydrating, restorative, anti-aging properties).
• Machines cannot compete: they produce mucus that is too liquid, impoverished and often obtained to the detriment of the animal.

An organic and healthy environment

• Our snails are raised in Drôme-Ardèche, using organic farming methods
• Without subcontracting, on a rich and controlled terroir
• This natural setting promotes the health of animals and the richness of their secretions Cold extraction to preserve the active ingredients
• The mucus is processed at low pressure and cold, without oxidation or chemical addition
• This gentle extraction preserves the structure of proteins and peptides
• Result: a highly bioavailable and effective cosmetic ingredient

In summary:

Our artisanal method guarantees:

• ✅ Total respect for animal welfare
• ✅ Exceptional richness in natural active ingredients
• ✅ Proven cosmetic excellence
• ✅ An ethical, coherent and transparent approach