Snail mucus as an innovative ingredient used in the cosmetology and medical industry

Abstract

Snail slime is obtained from Helix aspersa Müller and H. aspersa var. maxima. Two types of mucus are obtained: lymosine and cryptosine, the one used in medicine and cosmetology. The work aimed to present the method of obtaining snail slime, to analyze its qualitative and quantitative composition and properties based on literature data. This raw material, in addition to antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral and anticancer properties, also has antioxidant, regenerative, stimulating, moisturizing, nourishing, cleansing, anti-wrinkle and sunscreen properties. This gives the opportunity to widely use mucus in the cosmetic and medical industries.