I love skincare ingredients! I love discovering new ones, learning about their benefits, then using them and seeing if they match their hype. In a class last quarter, each of us had to do a presentation on three different skincare ingredients each class. It was a great way to discover new ingredients.

When I look at my Amazon account, Mizon’s All In One Snail Repair Cream is one of my most reordered products. I am sure this is because it has helped me with my sensitive skin and my kids with acne. Snail mucin has gained popularity in skincare products due to its potential benefits for skin health and anti-aging. It contains compounds such as hyaluronic acid, glycoproteins, and peptides that are believed to have moisturizing, soothing, and regenerative effects on the skin.

These peptides are usually obtained through enzymatic processes that break down the larger proteins in snail mucin into smaller peptide fragments. The resulting peptides are then incorporated into skincare products, such as serums, to provide specific benefits.

The potential benefits of snail mucin peptide serums for anti-aging can include:

1. Moisturization: Snail mucin peptides can help enhance the skin’s ability to retain moisture, resulting in improved hydration and a plumper, more youthful appearance.
2. Collagen synthesis: Peptides derived from snail mucin may stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin, which can help improve skin elasticity, firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
3. Skin regeneration: The presence of growth factors and other bioactive compounds in snail mucin peptides can support skin regeneration processes, helping to repair damaged skin and improve overall skin texture.
4. Soothing and calming effects: Snail mucin and its peptides have been reported to have soothing and calming properties, making them suitable for sensitive or irritated skin.