Sticky mucus on the snail's body donsists of proteins and glucides, also included in corium and artilage of the human body, to lubricate aid in the resilience of skin.

The principal component, chondroitin sulfate,provides luster and maintains moisure in skin, when this ingredient is provided continuously, cell functions become reinforced by becoming activated, resulting in lifting effects. 

Effects of snail mucus as an ingredient of cosmetics

-Moisturization

-Reinforcement of skin resilience

-Control of moisture metabolism and nourishment of the outer cell walls

-Maintenance of transparency of the epidermis