Avila Snail & Anti-Aging Face Serum

Reportedly, snail slime has been used as far back as Ancient Greece times, for helping ailments inside the body, like indigestion or cough, as well as outside the body for skin inflammation. (Note--I could not find a reliable source documenting the historic use of medicinal and cosmetic snail slime, though it is referenced quite frequently in other articles).

New York Magazine says that "snails were first prescribed in ancient Greece as a topical treatment to reduce inflammation, and they began to crawl their way into creams and elixirs in South America when farmers handling escargot en route to France noticed their hands looked younger and smoother." 

Snail mucin is what snails ooze out when they climb over rocky and thorny surfaces. The mucin helps them to quickly repair the microtears they get when they crawl around;and the goodness also helps human skin. Snail mucin can help troubled, acne-prone skin, irritated skin, and help add moisture.

In terms of cosmetic interests, their secretion is made up of a conglomeration of ingredients, many of which are suggested to aid skin health, including:

• proteins
• hyaluronic acid
• elastin
• antimicrobials
• peptides
• glycol acid
• antioxidants

Avila 100% Organic thick and intensive serum contains 80% snail secretion filtrate as well as copper peptides, and a number of vitamin-rich plant extracts. It’s suitable for all skin types and is free from fragrance and parabens. It is particularly recommended for reducing acne scars and has certified anti-wrinkle effects. In addition, it provides skin with soothing and nourishing protection as well as a massive moisture boost.