TikTok Is Obsessed With This CosRx Snail Mucin Essence That Hydrates and Soothes Skin — We Put it to the Test.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Snail mucin may not seem like the most glamorous thing to slather on your skin, but shoppers are coming out of their shells to reap the ingredient’s hydrating, skin-smoothing benefits. We tested the TikTok-famous Cosrx’s snail mucin essence that just so happens to be on sale for 48 percent off during Amazon’s spring sale. Before you jump to conclusions — the Cosrx snail mucin essence doesn’t smell, leave you sticky, or turn you into an invertebrate. The main ingredient, commonly listed as snail secretion filtrate on labels, is a processed version of the mucin that snails naturally excrete while they’re on the move. In skin care, it’s purported to help decrease inflammation and deliver moisture, and it’s even been studied for its wrinkle-smoothing benefits (more on that below). Because snail mucin is gentle and well-tolerated, nearly anyone can give it a try, although you should always double check with your doctor, particularly if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Many trending beauty and wellness practices (like gua sha, dry brushing, and ice baths) aren’t new at all. Same goes for snail mucin.

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