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It Cosmetics snail slime is correct

Sassyboo3 — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 23:36:19 GMT

Just received an answer from them. My cc cream is going into the garbage. Don't care to have snail slime absorbed by my largest organ.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:02:44 GMT

I don't use the product, but I certainly wouldn't trash it based purely on what seems to be the yuck factor. This is by no means a new ingredient, and it is in many high-end products. Does it really do anything for the skin? That's a question to be asked about the majority of touted ingredients in skin care.

From Stylelist:

Snail creams have been around for years–they're very popular in Korea, where beauty brand Missha first introduced a snail cream, snail serum, and sleeping mask–and Dr. Jart, who's claim to fame is introducing BB creams to the US market, just launched a skincare line made with snail mucin.

I became intrigued when I noticed how popular slime-based creams were on a recent trip to the Côte d'Ivoire. There, snail creams are found amongst face wash and shampoo in all the local supermarkets, and the snails are as large as Chanel 2.55's-maybe even bigger (see picture above). Snail mucin is believed to reduce pigmentation and scarring, but does it really do anything? We decided to investigate.

Using snail slime as skincare is nothing new (even if it was news to us).

The ancient Greeks apparently used the goo, and it was recently rediscovered a few years when Chilean snail farmers who handled the snails (to ship 'em to France where they would be come escargot) noticed that their hands looked younger and smoother, and that small cuts and scrapes healed faster. (So it's sort of similar to the story of SK-II, in which Japanese sake workers noticed that their hands looked younger than their faces–and that sake by-product went on to become SK-II's secret ingredient.) Snail mucin started popping up in beauty products in Korea, and has now been turning up in products here in the US.

The slime that a snail produces is used to heal its soft, squishy foot when it gets cuts from the rocks, twigs, and other rough surfaces that it moves over–think of it as sort of a built-in pedicure. So does it make sense that the substance would have the same effect on something other than the poor snail's beat up foot?

"Snail mucin extract is a complex blend of proteins, glycolic acids and elastin. It has been recognized for many years-as far back as Ancient Greece-as an ingredient that reduces inflammation," dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, M.D. told us. "The extract is renowned for its regenerative properties, and facilitates the restoration of damaged tissue and replenishes moisture in skin. It is also effective in treating acne and scarring." (Which still doesn't explain how the first person thought to put this goop on his face. Anyway.)

Some derms are still on the fence about the power of the snail. "There is some speculation that the mucin in these slime creams can be anti-inflammatory and calming; however, there are no respected scientific studies to prove that it actually works," Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, the co-director of the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, DC, told us. "For now, I remain skeptical."

Re: It Cosmetics snail slime is correct

magemay — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:06:01 GMT

It's definitely an ingredient that has the ewwww factor, but it has been studied and shown to have beneficial properties. If anyone's interested, here's a link to a write up on a study from:

Scientific research published in The International Society of Skin Pharmacology Journal reveals the regenerative properties of the snail secretion and its effects on human skin.("Skin Pharmacology and Physiology" ;January 2008; 21:15-22)

http://biocutis.hubpages.com/hub/skinregeneration

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brandiwine — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:07:03 GMT

Why is it these cosmetics company offer huge promises of youth returned with all these crazy ingredients, and we buy into it! There is no magic out there. Snail slime is just another silly fad. They only things that help are a good sunscreen and keeping your skin hydrated.

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waterlily — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:12:56 GMT

Snail Slime works great for me, love it!!!

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sfnative — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:18:00 GMT

On 1/9/2015 brandiwine said:
Why is it these cosmetics company offer huge promises of youth returned with all these crazy ingredients, and we buy into it! There is no magic out there. Snail slime is just another silly fad. They only things that help are a good sunscreen and keeping your skin hydrated.

Gotta add inheritance of good skin genes. I received those from my Dad and am grateful for that.

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haleypie — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:13:49 GMT

How is snail slime on our skin any more gross than cow's milk in our food (or glasses, etc..)? It's all animal secretions. Whatever works.

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June Lands — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:20:53 GMT

Love me a little snail slime!

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scottygal — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:28:06 GMT

Works! Shut up and stop being prissy.... how many eat meat, fish etc. and wear leather, fur, and feathers.....this does not kill the animal.

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Campion — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:32:06 GMT

I guess we better not discuss where hyaluronic acid comes from and how it's processed. I know, but I'm not telling!

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magemay — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:39:45 GMT

On 1/9/2015 Campion said:
I guess we better not discuss where hyaluronic acid comes from and how it's processed. I know, but I'm not telling!

I'll bite and gonna guess, does it have to do with a Comb?

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winamac1 — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:43:03 GMT

On 1/9/2015 Campion said:
I guess we better not discuss where hyaluronic acid comes from and how it's processed. I know, but I'm not telling!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:49:39 GMT

I'd much rather have snail slime in my skincare than eat my own placenta. I can't believe there are people who do that!!!

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SouthrnGirl — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:10:32 GMT

On 1/9/2015 Campion said:
I guess we better not discuss where hyaluronic acid comes from and how it's processed. I know, but I'm not telling!

I just "had" to look it up, didn't I.... Lol!

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KarenaJeannette — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:12:13 GMT

On 1/9/2015 haleypie said:
How is snail slime on our skin any more gross than cow's milk in our food (or glasses, etc..)? It's all animal secretions. Whatever works.

Exactly!!

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ritasNo1Fan — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:15:51 GMT

Just threw up alittle bit in my mouth.

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magemay — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:21:27 GMT

On 1/9/2015 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I'd much rather have snail slime in my skincare than eat my own placenta. I can't believe there are people who do that!!!

Wait....WHAT?

I had to read this twice to make sure I read it correctly and I STILL can't comprehend it.

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magemay — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:22:39 GMT

On 1/9/2015 ritasNo1Fan said:
Just threw up alittle bit in my mouth.

Hahahaha!

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HappyDaze — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:25:44 GMT

On 1/9/2015 Campion said:
I guess we better not discuss where hyaluronic acid comes from and how it's processed. I know, but I'm not telling!

There are alot of non-animal sources of hyaluronic acid sources these days, fortunately!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 03:26:22 GMT

On 1/9/2015 magemay said:
On 1/9/2015 JeanLouiseFinch said:
I'd much rather have snail slime in my skincare than eat my own placenta. I can't believe there are people who do that!!!

Wait....WHAT?

I had to read this twice to make sure I read it correctly and I STILL can't comprehend it.

I know! I couldn't believe my ears when I first heard that one. No, it doesn't have anything to do with beauty or skincare, but just an example of something people with do that's also considered weird, or an extreme and out of the realm of normal or common. Those who do it believe it helps to prevent postpartum depression. No thanks!