Snail secretion filtrate (snail mucin)
Also known as: SSF, snail mucin
A humectant complex from snails containing glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid and allantoin.
What it does
Hydrates, soothes and supports repair, giving a plumper, dewier look over time.
Worth knowing
Evidence is largely anecdotal/preclinical; can trigger fungal acne or allergy in some (shellfish/dust-mite cross-reactivity) — patch-test.