Ingredient

snail secretion filtrate

Low risk

FunctionConditioning

What it is

Snail secretion filtrate (snail mucin) is a conditioning ingredient valued for its natural mix of glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid and other components.

What it does

It hydrates, smooths and conditions the skin, helping it feel supple and look plump, and is popular in "repair" and barrier-comfort style products. These are cosmetic, appearance-level benefits.

Typical use

Found at low to high levels in essences, serums, creams and sheet masks.

Who it suits / good to know

Popular for dehydrated or stressed-looking skin; as an animal-derived ingredient it may not suit those seeking vegan products.

Safety

Graded low risk as a naturally derived conditioning agent that is widely used and well tolerated. Patch-test a new product if your skin is sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - naturally derived conditioning agent, widely used and well tolerated.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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