Snails and Skin Care—An Uncovered Combination

Liu, Lucy; Sood, Anshum; Steinweg, Stephanie

doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.1383

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“…The overwhelming media popularity surrounding snail mucin lies in its role in skincare for benefits toward antiaging, acne, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and hydration among others 51 …”

Section: Use Of Snail Mucin In Skinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Snail extract for skin: A review of uses, projections, and limitations

Singh,

Brown,

Gold

2024

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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BackgroundSnail mucin is becoming increasingly popular for its wide range of ingredients and potential benefits. Snail extract's widespread appearance in cosmetic formulations encourages an investigation into the medical and cosmetic benefits.AimsThis study aims to explore current literature on the variety of snail mucin applications. Specifically, we present a review of the uses, global market estimates and projects, and limitations to snail mucin.MethodsA literature search was conducted on PubMed reviewing snail mucin and their application in medical and dermatologic fields examining their uses. Economic reports were also investigated for Global Market estimates.ResultsThe therapeutic use of snail mucin in medical fields has been studied as antimicrobial agents, drug delivery vehicles, antitumor agents, wound healing agents, and biomaterial coatings among others. Additionally, the use in cosmetic fields includes antiaging, hydrating, anti‐acne, scarring, and hyperpigmentation treatments. It is important to highlight that most studies conducted were preclinical or small clinical studies, stressing the need for additional large‐scale clinical trials to support these claims. Investigations into the global market found estimates ranging from $457 million to $1.2 billion with upward projections in the upcoming decade. Limitations include ethical habitats for collection, allergy investigation, and missing clinical studies.ConclusionsThe findings presented here emphasize the expanding uses of snail mucin and its ingredients alongside a growing market cosmetic industry should consider. We also emphasize the need for appropriate clinical trials into the stated benefits of snail mucin to ensure consumer safety and ethical extraction of mucin.

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“…The overwhelming media popularity surrounding snail mucin lies in its role in skincare for benefits toward antiaging, acne, scarring, hyperpigmentation, and hydration among others 51 …”

Section: Use Of Snail Mucin In Skinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Snail extract for skin: A review of uses, projections, and limitations

Singh,

Brown,

Gold

2024

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…(Zhao & Miao, 2017) Snail secretions Anti-inflammatory. (Liu et al, 2017) Pig fat cooked with willow bark Anti-inflammatory, astringent and anti-bacterial for burns. (Kopp et al, 2003) at ASPET Journals on June 27, 2024…”

Section: Author Contributionsmentioning

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Topically Applied Therapies for the Treatment of Skin Disease: Past, Present, and Future

Brown,

Williams,

Chilcott

et al. 2024

Pharmacol Rev

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“…[ 29 ] claimed that the glycolic acid and allantoin contents present in the Helix aspersa mucus were very effective in skin regeneration and anti-aging; Liu et al . claimed that the recent craze implies the use of snail slime to reduce wrinkles, scarring, and pigmentation [ 30 ].…”

Section: Biological Activities Of Snail and Slug Slimementioning

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Biological activities of gastropods secretions: snail and slug slime

Rashad,

Sampò,

Cataldi

et al. 2023

Nat. Prod. Bioprospect.

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Gastropods, a mollusk class including slugs and snails, represent an extraordinarily diverse and ecologically significant group of organisms featuring the largest class of invertebrates. They can be classified as aquatic and terrestrial animals having coiled shells, although some species have reduced or absent shells. Their unique body structure includes a muscular foot for locomotion, a visceral mass containing essential organs, and a distinct head region with sensory organs such as tentacles and eyes. They are used to secrete a complex mixture of glycoproteins, enzymes, peptides, mucus and other bioactive compounds, namely slime, which represents a tool to allow locomotion, protection, and interaction within different habitats. The biological activities of the slime have attracted considerable interest due to their diverse and potentially valuable properties ranging from defense mechanisms to potential therapeutic applications in wound healing, antimicrobial therapy, management of inflammation, and neurological disorders. This review aims at exploring the beneficial effects of snail and slug slime focusing, in particular, on the improvement of the biological processes underlying them. Continued exploration of the intricate components of these slimy secretions promises to discover new bioactive molecules with diverse applications in various scientific and industrial fields. Graphical Abstract

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Snails and Skin Care—An Uncovered Combination

Cited by 9 publications

References 2 publications

Snail extract for skin: A review of uses, projections, and limitations

Snail extract for skin: A review of uses, projections, and limitations

Topically Applied Therapies for the Treatment of Skin Disease: Past, Present, and Future

Biological activities of gastropods secretions: snail and slug slime

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