The benefits of snail slime

Snail slime naturally contains mucopolysaccharides, capable of forming powerful bonds with neighboring water molecules for optimal hydration of the surrounding tissues. In addition, it promotes the production of hyaluronate, thus increasing water retention and skin viscoelasticity.
(Gentili et al. 2020; Adikwu et al. 2008; Truchuelo et al. 2020).

Thanks to the interaction of several bioactive molecules such as glycolic acid, hemocyanin, actin, allantoin, elastin and collagen, snail slime improves skin hydration and elasticity , thus helping to diminish wrinkles, stretch marks, signs of photo-aging and free radical damage.
(Arora, 2021; Cristiano et al. 2022; Liudmyla et al. 2022; Laneri et al. 2019; Tsakanova et al. 2021; Truchuelo et al. 2020).

Snail mucus has shown antimicrobial abilities on several types of bacteria, including those resistant to antibiotics. These properties result from the combined action of various peptides. In addition, the "bacteriostatic" effect, demonstrated with the University of Rouen, is beneficial for the improvement of acne-prone skin, preventing the destruction of the good bacteria present on the skin.
(Dwek MV et al. 2001; Noothuan N. et al. 2021; Ulagesan et al. 2018; Zhong et al. 2013)

Snail slime has been shown to be effective in healing wounds, both in vitro and in clinical studies. It accelerates this process by promoting the migration of fibroblasts and improving the expression of genes linked to healing. It also regulates metalloproteinases (MMPs), proteins essential to all stages of the wound healing process.
(Gugliandolo et al. 2021; Olczyk et al. 2014)

The alliance of various anti-inflammatory molecules in snail slime such as actin, allantoin, peptides, enzymes, antioxidants such as vitamins E & C and carotenoids, neutralizes cell-damaging free radicals. the skin and cause inflammation. Combined with polysaccharides that moisturize the skin, they help reduce inflammation and promote cell regeneration.
(Gugliandolo, Macri et al. 2021; Gugliandolo, Cordaro et al. 2021; Naruke et al. 2021; Nakajima et al. 2014; Messina et al. 2022)

As we age, collagen production decelerates, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging. The proteins contained in snail slime, when applied to the skin, stimulate cell renewal by increasing the production of types 1 and 3 of collagen as well as elastin, thus delaying skin aging.
(Adikwu et al. 2008).

The keratolytic effect of snail slime is due to the ability of its bioactive molecules to penetrate the epidermis, dissolve intercellular bonds and facilitate the elimination of dead cells. These substances trigger a series of reactions stimulating the regeneration and production of new cells, thus promoting the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
(Liudmyla et al., 2022) (Tsoutsos et al., 2009)

The presence of mucopolysaccharides in snail slime creates a barrier protecting epithelial cells against pollution. Polyphenols could give snail slime the ability to prevent and counter pollution-induced oxidative damage.
(Gentili et al. 2020)

Snail mucus contains antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity, which protect cells against damage from free radicals or reactive oxygen species. SODs also protect cellular components against oxidation by reducing damage caused by free radicals.
(Cristiano et al. 2021; Laneri et al. 2019; Tsakanova et al. 2021)

Snail slime contains compounds such as hemocyanin, actin, allantoin, peptides and vitamins that stimulate cell regeneration and help repair skin damage caused by UV rays, such as sunburn or loss of skin. of essential fatty acids. Its ability to repair the skin has been demonstrated thanks to its emollient, antimicrobial and adhesive properties.
(Greistorfer et al. 2017; Pitt SJ et al. 2015; Tsoutsos et al. 2009)