Snail BB Creams: Worth All the Hype?

Snail creams are made from the mucus secreted by the snails. It is the shiny sticky substance that helps them to move on surfaces. Its beauty benefits are being recognized worldwide and celebrities like Katie Holmes are patronizing it. Here is a list of benefits of using a Snail BB cream.

Chemical Composition

The snail mucus contains helix aspersa muller glycoconjugates. The snail produces this thick fluid when it feels threatened or is agitated. This liquid is very rich in glycoprotein enzymes, proteoglycans, hyaluronic acid, and antimicrobial and copper peptides. In simple words humans and snails have a few similar skin elements. The ratio of collagen and elastin is almost similar to humans.

Burns

Snail mucus is very helpful in healing skin burns. It is an effective and safe alternative for burns. The chemicals in it have anti-inflammatory and strong anti-oxidant properties that help in regulating the immune system. It also works as a good topical anesthetic, helping in reducing the pain from burns. 

Beauty treatments

It is being widely used to make cosmetic beauty creams. It is beneficial in treating skin complaints like stretch marks, acne and blemishes. It works by dissolving dead skin and helps in the generation of new one. It works like a moisturizer while also treating the irritated areas of the skin.

All these reasons are making snail based skin care products the rage of the beauty world, and many skin specialists are recommending to make it part of one’s daily beauty regime.