Snail slime, a panacea?
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For some time now there has been a lot of advertising for creams based on snail slime. It is promised to work against wrinkles and scars. Is this really such a panacea, or just a snail lubricant?
What exactly is snail slime?
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Snail slime is a cream whose main ingredient is provided by snails: snail slime. Snail slime is produced in Chile, where the slime production of the snails is stimulated with the help of a special substance. Then the snails
From snail to cream
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The theory behind the beneficial effect of the snail slime is that the snail slime helps repair the snail shell when it has been damaged. The producers of the snail creams claim that this substance also has a beneficial effect on human skin. It is said to renew skin cells and rejuvenate the skin. Scars are said to significantly fade and acne
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Does snail slime really work?
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There is no scientific evidence that snail slime really helps. Snail slime contains the ingredient allantoin, which is known to have a restorative effect. Other ingredients are collagen and fruit acid. These substances also have a positive and relaxing effect on the skin
Conclusion
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Creams containing snail slime can be quite good for the skin. But the effect that is claimed has not been scientifically proven. Because the substances in snail slime are also in other, cheaper creams, there is no need to purchase the expensive snail slime. It goes without saying that trying it out yourself is the best test to find out whether the product does what it promises. But if after one jar of snail slime you see little or no result, it is wise to switch to other, often much cheaper creams.