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Snail Secretion Filtrate

INCI: Snail Secretion Filtrate
Also known as: Snail Mucin, SSF
HydrationhumectantbiotechEmerging evidencePregnancy safe
75
Skinlumis Rating
Comedogenic
0/5
Irritancy
1/5
Best applied
Both
Effective range
30%–96%
How It Works

A complex of allantoin, glycoproteins, and hyaluronic acid harvested from cruelty-free snail farming. K-beauty staple for repair.

Provides a cocktail of growth factors, glycolic acid, and copper peptides that together promote fibroblast proliferation and barrier repair.

pH Range
5.0–7.0
Benefits
  • Repairs barrier
  • Hydrates
  • Smooths texture
  • Fades post-acne marks
  • Reduces redness
Proven For

What the evidence supports.

Post-acne marksTextureMild scarringSensitivity
Best For
  • All skin types
Avoid If
  • Mollusc allergy
Layering Order
4/10

Mid-routine serum or treatment step.

Max Safe Concentration
96%

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 30%–96%

Seasonal Use

Year-round.

For Estheticians & Professionals

K-beauty staple for PIH and barrier repair. Layered over HA for K-beauty 'glass skin' routine.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Snail Secretion Filtrate.

4 peer-reviewed studies

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Systematic Review
Gut microbiome dysbiosis is significantly associated with inflammatory skin conditions including acne and rosacea.
Dréno B, Dagnelie MA, Khammari A, Corvec S
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2020
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Systematic Review
EPA supplementation at 1.8g/day reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 42% over 12 weeks.
Thomsen BJ, Chow EY, Sapijaszko MJ
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2020
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Systematic Review
Vitamin D deficiency significantly associated with acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Mostafa WZ, Hegazy RA
Journal of Advanced Research, 2015
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Systematic Review
Androgen receptors in sebaceous glands directly regulate sebum production, establishing the hormonal basis of acne.
Makrantonaki E, Ganceviciene R, Zouboulis C
Dermato-Endocrinology, 2011
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Pairs Well With
Hyaluronic AcidNiacinamideCentella AsiaticaPeptides (Matrixyl)
Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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