Viral Video: Gone are the days when aloe vera gel was your go-to for hydration. The latest trend making waves online is putting snails on your face. This exotic “snail therapy” promises hydration, repair, and anti-aging benefits, but also comes with its share of skepticism.
In a now-viral video, a woman uses snails on her face for improved skin health, sparking widespread curiosity and debate. This has led us to dive deeper into the phenomenon of snail therapy and its potential benefits for your skin.
Viral Video: Snail Therapy for Hydration, Repair, and Anti-Aging
In the viral video now trending all over the internet, a middle-aged woman lies down peacefully with snails sticking to her entire face. The video has gotten more than 346.8k views within a few hours, showing its reach beyond the initial disgust from netizens.
One set of people are criticising the obsession with beauty standards by saying “People will do anything but accept the reality of mortality and aging…” and “Fresh snail mucin. We need to see before and after”.
However, another group of people openly addresses the benefits of snail therapy. They say, “Seems positively medieval! Anybody trying GHK-Cu (copper peptides)? Would love to hear feedback.” Some are also suggesting, “You can buy snail mucin (snail mucous) for anti-aging.”
How Does Snail Therapy Work for Skin?
Snail therapy utilizes the natural mucin secretion of snails, which is packed with beneficial compounds like peptides, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, and antioxidants. These ingredients help to hydrate, repair, and rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen production, promoting skin renewal, and protecting against environmental damage.
The mucin acts as a powerful moisturizer, enhancing skin texture, and reducing signs of aging. Its popularity, especially in Korea, has skyrocketed due to its ability to address a variety of skin concerns, including dryness, pigmentation, and wrinkles.
The Pros and Cons of Snail Therapy
Pros:
- It provides intense hydration, which improves skin elasticity.
- It reduces fine lines and increases skin healing rates.
- A great way of chemical-free skincare
Cons
- The use of live snails raises hygiene concerns.
- Some can face allergic reactions due to bacterial exposure.
- Not suitable for acne-prone or sensitive skin
Is Snail Therapy Worth Trying?
Though in the viral video, you will see live snails on the skin, experts often suggest you do otherwise. Instead, they suggest going with purified snail mucin-based products to avoid skin infections. So, if you are willing to try the snail therapy, either by snail mucin or do it only at a reputable place with visible hygiene standards.
The viral snail therapy trend may look intriguing, but you will have to be cautious of your skin type as well. Follow the expert’s suggestions and experiment with your skin with mindfulness.
Note: This Article has been done on the information provided in this viral video/ post. DNP India doesn’t endorse, subscribe or verify the claims.
