AMAZING HYDRATOR BUT OTHER EFFECTS NEGLIGIBLE
ACNE: Short answer. Yes, snail mucin does have a strong antimicrobial effect as shown in the investigation of Pitt et.al (2015) but this research only shows that the it is effective against multiple strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa- and negligible effects against Staphylococcus aureus. P. Aeruginosa is not the bacteria responsible for Acne. What’s more? Neither is Staph Aureus.
HYPERPIGMENTATION: Research supporting said there was in vitro investigation that snail mucin displayed anti-melanogenic effect (inhibits the formation of melanin. However, there was no reports of clinical study or testing on subjects to further support this claim.
WRINKLES AND PHOTOAGING: A clinical study in 2013 over 12 weeks showed that the topical application of snail mucin enhanced skin texture within 8 weeks of treatment.
My experience: This did not improve my acne or hyperpigmentation in any remarkable way and this is my second repurchase. It makes a wonderful hydrator paired with a soothing toner
