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Snail Mucin · 달팽이 점액
INCI: Snail Secretion Filtrate
Also known as: SSF · Snail Filtrate · 달팽이점액여과물 · 스네일 뮤신
What it is
Snail secretion filtrate is the filtered mucin produced by snails under non-stressful collection conditions. It is a complex mixture of glycoproteins, glycolic acid, allantoin, and hyaluronic-like polysaccharides — behaving in skincare as a cushiony humectant and a mild barrier-supporting agent. K-beauty popularized it in essence form (often 80–96% by weight).
한국어 설명
달팽이 점액여과물(스네일 뮤신)은 스트레스를 주지 않는 환경에서 채취·여과한 점액이다. 당단백질·글리콜릭산·알란토인·히알루론산 유사 다당류가 복합 함유되어 있어 스킨케어에서 부드러운 보습 + 약한 장벽 보호제로 작동한다. K-뷰티에서 80~96% 고함량 에센스 형태로 대중화됐다.
Best for
- dehydrated skin
- fine lines
- post-acne marks
- sensitive skin
Pairs well with
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Peptides
- Centella Asiatica
Featured Korean products with Snail Mucin
Products from our catalog that list this ingredient in the title or description.
Related answer guides
- Snail Mucin Skincare: Science and Best Products A practical guide to Korean snail mucin skincare, with science-based buying criteria and curated Naver Shopping picks.
- Best Korean Glass Skin Routine for Beginners A beginner Korean glass skin routine with placeholder product picks, Seoul-specific usage notes, and buying advice for global shoppers.
External references
- Snail Secretion Filtrate (Explained + Products)
Specific cosmetic ingredient page for snail mucin INCI naming.
- Snail extract for skin: A review of uses, projections, and limitations
Adds PubMed-indexed review context for snail mucin benefits and evidence limits.
- Snail slime
Adds independent background on snail mucus as a material.
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