Use of Achatina snails in cosmetology for facial rejuvenation

Properties of mucus for facial skin

Achatina is a fairly large snail native to Africa .

Its mucus has a strong restorative property, thanks to which it is widely used in the field of cosmetology services.

Based on it, a huge number of skincare products that have different effects:

1. Antibacterial.
2. Moisturizing.
3. Regenerating.

These properties are due to the high content of natural components :

• allantoin , which, penetrating into the deep layers of the skin, fights age-related changes in the skin;
• collagen , which maintains skin elasticity and firmness;
• elastin , which maintains the skin's ability to look firm over time;
• glycolic acid , which cleanses the skin, removes dead cells, which promotes deeper penetration of other beneficial components;
• antibiotic peptides that protect the skin from bacteria;
• vitamins A, C, E , which help nourish, moisturize and soften the skin;
• natural solar filter , which blocks ultraviolet radiation.

Cosmetics based on snail mucus also effectively eliminate acne, scars, stretch marks, age spots, papillomas, and burns.

Medicinal properties and benefits of the Achatina snail

Achatina belongs to the subclass of pulmonary snails, which produce special mucus to protect the sole from friction and ensure smooth movement.

The mucus produced promotes rapid healing of damaged soles. Additionally, useful components of mucus are involved in the process of repairing damage to the shell.

This species of gastropod is used by humans in economic activities, folk medicine and cosmetology. In addition, these snails are often kept at home in terrariums as exotic living creatures.

The benefits and harms of the Achatina snail to humans depend on the correct use of it and the effect on humans of the components contained in the body of the gastropod.

As a result of research, it has been established that the mucus produced by snails contains the following components:

• vitamins belonging to groups C, E and A;
• collagen;
• amino acids;
• elastin;
• compounds with antibacterial properties;
• allantoin.

What are the benefits of Achatina snails?

The beneficial properties of snail are as follows:

1. Gastropods are used in cosmetology to get rid of facial wrinkles.
2. Used to remove wrinkles around the eyes that appear after 40 years.
3. Treat various skin diseases.
4. Rejuvenate the skin.
5. Peeling is carried out.
6. Used when carrying out procedures aimed at regeneration and increasing the moisture content of the skin.
7. Used to lighten and remove age spots on the skin.

In addition, the snail can be used in the treatment of scars.

How is snail mucus beneficial for human skin?

Clam mucus has antibacterial properties, so the components included in its composition are used to make a wide variety of creams and gels used to care for the skin.

Additionally, mollusk mucus is used:

• for the treatment of bronchitis and treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases;
• mucus is capable of forming a film on the surface of the skin that allows air to pass through and prevents the penetration of water onto the surface of the skin;
• mucus has hypoallergenic properties;
• applying mucus to the surface of the skin helps to enhance cell regeneration processes;
• mucus can have an analgesic effect.

Using snails for cosmetic purposes allows you to get rid of a large number of skin problems.

Application

, rejuvenating Achatina massage is becoming increasingly popular , the effectiveness of which has been repeatedly proven. Scientists have discovered that the mucus of these snails, produced during their movement, allows the skin to maintain a young and fresh appearance for a long time.

How to do facial massage with Achatina snails? Before the procedure, the facial skin is cleansed and wiped dry.

The snail is washed under running warm water.

After this, to “optimize” the process, milk or cream , and the Achatina snails are left.

For about fifteen minutes , Achatina moves around the face, covering it with mucus and performing a mini-massage.

Then they are removed, the mucus is rubbed into the skin with light movements and left for ten to fifteen minutes, like a kind of mask, after which it is washed off with warm water.

This massage is recommended to be carried out once every three days, and the effect will be visible after the fifth session.

We do snail massage at home

The benefits of snail massage are enormous. But such a procedure is not cheap. However, don't be upset. After all, it can be done at home, of course, if you are not squeamish. For the procedure, you need to purchase 2–3 snails from a pet store and find a free half hour.

Exotic massage is usually performed as follows: • The facial skin must be cleansed of cosmetics. It is advisable to do this with plain soap and water. Foam or milk for washing can harm shellfish because they contain synthetic additives. • Land masseuse should be purchased in warm water, the temperature of which is 30-32 degrees. Cold water can frighten the mollusk, and hot water can harm it. • You need to lie on your back and apply cream or warm milk to your face. This product will serve as bait for the snail. Next, you should place the pets on your face and gently massage the dermis with them. Once there is enough mucus on the surface, remove the clams and place them in the aquarium. Rub the secret itself into the skin in a circular motion and leave for 15 minutes, as you usually do with a face mask. • When the mucus is sufficiently absorbed into the skin, all that remains is to wash with warm water and apply a nourishing cream to the dermis. Despite this specificity of the procedure, it has an amazing effect. After just ten sessions, your face will become noticeably younger, wrinkles will disappear, and your skin will acquire a healthy matte tint and velvety texture.

Effectiveness for rejuvenation

Based on the numerous enthusiastic reviews of facial massage with snails, one can judge the effectiveness of this procedure:

1. Small wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin is rejuvenated and tightened.
2. Damaged cells are regenerated, wounds, acne and post-acne are healed.
3. The skin is deeply moisturized.
4. Acne and pigmentation are eliminated.

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Contraindications and doubts

No matter how wonderful the results of therapy are, there will be skeptics who want to know or talk about possible disadvantages and pitfalls.

Indeed, medications usually have contraindications and side effects. In the case of snails, oddly enough, there are practically no restrictions. Even an allergic reaction to mucus is extremely rare. However, in case of serious skin problems, expressed in inflammatory and purulent processes, it is necessary to establish their cause by consulting a doctor. The composition of mucus in some cases may not be beneficial, but may only aggravate the situation.

The ability to massage your face and body with snails is often hampered by a psychological barrier: disgust and even phobias towards peculiar creatures.

The disadvantages of the procedure include:

1. High price. It’s hard to argue with this, all that remains is to state that we all choose skin care that suits us both in terms of effect and price.
2. Another reason for concern can be called sanitary or epidemiological. Snails are alive and, therefore, can get sick and be carriers of infections or parasites. To ensure that the procedure does not cause harm, only specially grown individuals should be used for it, and not taken from nature.

There is an opinion that even in captivity, snails run the risk of getting, for example, salmonellosis through the shell of a chicken egg given to them as a calcium supplement. Although there are no recorded cases of human infection as a result of the procedure, it is recommended to visit only those salons where the care and nutrition of animals is handled responsibly.

Massage at home

In order to feel the effect of an exotic massage with Achatina snails, you don’t have to go to a beauty salon.

Instead, you can go to a pet store and buy yourself an Achatina as a pet so that you can use it at any convenient time.

These snails are easy to care for : they feed on vegetables and herbs, live in an ordinary aquarium, covered with a metal mesh on top.

But before starting a massage, it is important to consider several nuances:

• When washing the snail before the procedure, you should hold it firmly in your hands so as not to drop or break it ;
• During the procedure, it is advisable for someone to be nearby and guide the snail across the face , preventing it from crawling away;
• if the snail has stopped, you need to push it, because the accumulation of a large amount of mucus in one place can cause a burn .

In order to get used to such an unusual massage, it is better to have the first session with an experienced cosmetologist in order to see and understand all the nuances.

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Facial massage with snails

If you manage to overcome your disgust, a surprise awaits you: a snail massage is a very pleasant procedure. Johnny, Winx and Kusyunchik-Turbo, giant Achatina snails, showed me their wonderful abilities. And the cosmetologist at the Beauty4you Beauty Studio, Yulia Toma, told everything about her pets, as well as about the massage procedure itself.

The homeland of giant Achatina snails is Africa.
In the natural environment they grow up to 20-30 cm, in captivity - up to 10-15 cm, but for a snail this is already quite a large size. The literature describes that they are almost omnivorous. But, according to Yulia, her pets love cucumbers most of all. In order for snails to develop well, they need calcium, so they must eat egg shells, but there is a substitute - cuttlefish shell, which they also love very much and quickly eat. In general, it is better to feed snails well and keep them at a comfortable temperature, otherwise they fall asleep and refuse to crawl, which reduces the meaning of the massage to zero. The secretion of snails is used in cosmetology. And the exotic snail massage procedure itself is very common in Japan. Purpose of massage

The purpose of a snail massage is not the same as a regular massage; it does not work the muscles. The fact is that snail secretions contain components that are very useful for human skin, for example, natural collagen and elastin. Crawling over the human body, snails leave their mucus on the skin, and along with it useful components, with the help of which the skin receives hydration. In addition, the secretion has an anti-inflammatory effect and has a very beneficial effect on problem skin. These are natural substances, so this procedure is hypoallergenic. The only contraindication to the procedure may be a fear of snails. A snail massage is also very pleasant. While crawling, snails make wave-like movements with their bodies that affect the sensitive receptors of the facial skin.

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The effect of the massage is noticeable the very next day. They also do a hand massage. Massage with snails for the whole body is also possible, but the snails used in this procedure must be already adults and large enough.

How it all happens

First you need to clean your face so that snails crawl on clean skin. Then the master places snails on the face - one on the forehead, two on the cheekbones, and they begin to explore the space. “They haven’t seen you before and are looking for what’s good in you,” explains Yulia Toma. When snails get tired of exploring you, they begin to move towards your eyes and mouth because they love moisture. For this, we need a master cosmetologist who monitors the movements of the snails and directs them along the desired path so that they do not make unnecessary movements that the client may not like. Sometimes they start to fall asleep, then you have to wake them up by wetting their skin with water. This is why the procedure is difficult to perform on your own, without the help of a specialist.

The massage lasts 30 minutes, after which the secretion must be washed off and cream without any additional substances applied to the skin so as not to interrupt the effect of the snails. The procedure is carried out in a course of 5 to 10 procedures.

Johnny, Kusyunchik and Winx were born in captivity. It is dangerous to purchase snails directly from Africa, as they can be carriers of some diseases. Each of Julia's pets even has its own character. At first they were timid, but gradually they stopped being afraid of people and hiding in their shells when touched. Now they are always ready to be useful and provide pleasure from the procedure and from communication.