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Snail Mucin · 달팽이 점액

INCI: Snail Secretion Filtrate

Also known as: SSF · Snail Filtrate · 달팽이점액여과물 · 스네일 뮤신

Updated May 2026. Based on public cosmetic-science references (INCI Decoder, CosIng EU, EWG Skin Deep, Paula's Choice) plus Korean product catalog mapping. Editorial summary — not regulatory or medical advice.

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

Products with Snail Mucin (57)

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