Snail Mucin (Secretion Filtrate)
Moisturizing Active
Active for hydrated, renewed-looking skin formulas.
TECHNICAL DATA
Appearance Clear liquid • Non-irritating and non-sensitizing at recommended doses
Color Characteristic golden color • If swallowed: do not induce vomiting; consult
Odor Faint, characteristic odor · a doctor
Solubility Soluble in water • Do a patch test on sensitive skin
Origin INCI · FORM
Natural, animal-derived Snail Secretion Filtrate · Golden Liquid
6.5 – 7.6 3–5 % · Topical cosmetic
◈Allantoin ◈Glycoproteins
Soothing · Comforting · Skin renewal Form a protective film · Support firmer-looking skin
◈Glycolic acid ◈Hyaluronic acid
Natural exfoliant · Skin renewal Moisturizing · Locks moisture into the skin
◈Collagen + Elastin ◈Peptides
Firmness · Elasticity · Tone Purifying for blemish-prone skin
◈Vitamins A and E ◈ Glycosaminoglycans
Antioxidants · Age-defying Help skin look firmer and smoother
FINAL pH RANGE The pH of the finished cosmetic should be between 4.5 and 8.0
pH: 6.5 – 7.6 • Eye contact: rinse with plenty of water
ORIGIN / Natural animal INCI / Snail Secretion Filtrate · FORM / Golden liquid
pH / 6.5 – 7.6 DOSAGE / 3–5 % · USE / Topical cosmetic
◈ Allantoin / Soothing · Comforting · Skin renewal ◈ Glycoproteins / Form a protective film · Support firmer-looking skin
◈ Glycolic acid / Natural exfoliant · Skin renewal ◈ Hyaluronic acid / Moisturizing · Locks moisture into the skin
◈ Collagen + Elastin / Firmness · Elasticity · Tone ◈ Peptides / Purifying for blemish-prone skin
◈ Vitamins A and E / Antioxidants · Anti-aging ◈ Glycosaminoglycans / Help skin look firmer and smoother
Facial serums Age-defying creams · Brightening / treatments · Moisturizing masks
Products for blemish-prone skin Renewing creams · After-sun gels · Products for the look of scars
Eye contour Body lotions · Lip balms · Products for / sensitive skin
◆ natural bioactive composition ◆ A natural complex of synergistic actives present in the filtrate
FUNCTION
Moisturizing Active
APPLICATIONS
SerumsCreamsGelsMasks
Treatments
brightening
Products for
sensitive skin
Incorporate at temperatures < 42 °C/108 °F so as not to
denature the active proteins
DESCRIPTION
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Snail mucin (secretion filtrate): active for hydrated, renewed-looking skin formulas. Used in serums, creams, gels and masks.
Snail Mucin · Snail Secretion Filtrate · Cryptomphalus aspersus
◆ description ◆
Snail mucin is the pure concentrate of the mucus secreted by the common garden snail (Cryptomphalus aspersus, formerly Helix aspersa Müller). It is obtained from fasting snails through harmless stimulation (gentle radiation or mechanical stress), a method that does not compromise the animal's survival or welfare and can be repeated throughout its life cycle. This secretion naturally protects the snail's own skin from external stressors, and in cosmetics it is valued for helping skin look renewed, hydrated, smooth and younger. It is one of the most complete natural cosmetic actives, well known in anti-aging products, formulas for blemish-prone skin, brightening products for the look of dark spots, and restorative body care.
◆ cosmetic properties ◆
Supports firmer-looking skin
(supplier data: +28–35 % collagen in vitro) ✦ · REGENERANTE
fibroblasts.
Purifying for
blemish-prone skin, with gentle exfoliation ✦ · FOR BLEMISH-PRONE SKIN
mild.
✦ BRIGHTENING · Reduces the look of post-blemish marks, scars and dark spots.
✦ SUPPORTS SKIN RENEWAL · Supports the skin's natural renewal.
◆ CHARACTERISTICS ◆ ◆ PRECAUTIONS ◆
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Use the usage level recommended by the manufacturer; the benefits described are evaluated at that concentration.
Incorporation phase: formulation
Formulation tips:
- To communicate benefits on the finished product, respect the usage level evaluated by the manufacturer and keep the active's technical documentation.
- Avoid combining it with ingredients that alter its optimal pH or stability (oxidizers, strong acids, excess electrolytes).
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic bases (emulsions, gels, serums); check compatibility with the preservative system and the pH of the formula.
Storage: ◆ storage ◆ Original container, tightly closed · Cool (15–25 °C/59–77 °F), dry place · Protected from direct light and heat sources · Do not freeze ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Precautions: Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse with plenty of water. See the Safety Data Sheet (available with purchase).
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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