In beauty products, snail mucin

is sometimes listed as "snail essence" or "snail secretion" on ingredient lists. ... The glycolic acid in snail mucin is said to help your cells produce collagen and elastin, which even out skin tone and smooth its surface.

What does snail essence help?

The Snail Mucin Power Essence claims to target wrinkles, acne, dry skin, scarring, and overall brightness—and it's no lie. I've been using it for a little over a month, and it's continued to significantly fade the hyperpigmentation left over from pre-Accutane breakouts, (my top skin concern).

How is snail essence made?

Made using snail mucin, the slime is collected, typically processed into a filtrate, and then formulated into the final product (though there are spas where snails directly crawl across your face). ... The snail's role as food source can obfuscate its role in the beauty industry.