The History of Snail Cream: From Chile to Germany

Everyone is talking about snail cream, and it has become a part of the daily care routine in countless bathrooms. But where does this beauty trend actually come from, and how did snail cream develop into what it is today? We take you on an exciting journey through the history of snail cosmetics.

Snail Mucin in Ancient Times

The use of snail mucin for health and beauty is not a modern invention. Even in ancient times, people knew about the healing effects of the slimy secretion. In ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, snail mucin was used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and even stomach problems.

The Discovery of Snail Cream in Chile

The rediscovery of snail cosmetics in modern times dates back to a family in Chile in the 1980s. The Bascuñán family bred Helix aspersa snails as a delicacy for export to France. One day, they noticed that the hands of the workers who came into daily contact with the snails were unusually soft and flawless.

After some research and experimentation, the family developed a skin cream with the secretion of the Helix aspersa snails - the first snail cream was born. In Chile, the products quickly became popular and were also exported to Japan and Korea in the 1990s, where they took the beauty industry by storm.

Snail Essence Nourishing Moisturizing Serum

The Snail Essence Nourishing Moisturizing Serum combines snail mucin extract with hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and vitamin E for comprehensive anti-aging care.

MeiYanQiong Snail Nourishing Serum

The MeiYanQiong Snail Nourishing Serum contains a full 97.5% snail secretion filtrate, providing the skin with an extra dose of moisture and nutrients.

The Global Snail Cream Boom

In the 2000s, the snail cream trend spread from Asia to the rest of the world. More and more cosmetic brands began developing their own snail care lines and researching the benefits of snail mucin for the skin. Today, you can find snail creams, serums, and masks in almost every drugstore and online shop like NUVASKIN.

NUVASKIN: Snail Cream Made in Germany

NUVASKIN has also discovered the power of snails and offers a wide range of high-quality snail care products for every skin type and skin need. We rely on carefully selected, natural ingredients and a gentle, sustainable production process directly in Germany.

Conclusion: Snail Cream Has a Long History

The use of snail mucin for skincare may be a modern trend, but it has a centuries-old tradition. From the Greeks and Romans to an ingenious family in Chile to the trendsetters in Korea and Germany - snail cream has come a long way. And who knows what exciting developments the future still holds for us?