The snails are then stimulated to obtain the slime, and finally it is submitted to processes to standardize its physical-chemical and microbiological constants.
The principle actives of snail slime are the following:
Proteins, with a similar composition to human dermis.
Vitamins, the most notable are A, C, E and some belonging to the B group.
Allantoin, acts a notable regenerating element.
Alpha-hidroxyacids, among the most notable glycolic, citric, malic and lactic. They produce a peeling effect on the skin.
Minerals and oligoelements specially calcium salts which act as an essential factor in hardening the shell.
Mucopolisacarids, gives the slime its typical lubricating feel. With a great moisturizing effect.
Controls the action of enzymes which produce the degradation of collagen and elastin.
Products
Los productos con baba de caracol se pueden presentar en las siguientes presentaciones galénicas:
Transparent Gel (The characteristic sticky effect of these products has been eliminated leaving a silky touch on the skin).
Cream
Emulsion or serum
Liquids
NOTE: In all the cases and depending on the market and the target group selected the percentage of snail slime can be varied as well as the ingredients and the active principles which we wish to use to reinforce or compliment its effects.
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