Giant snails are popular due to their unique secret. Among domestic animal lovers, a fashion has begun for land mollusks - the giant Achatina. Have you ever seen a snail that doesn't hide its horns when its neck is scratched? These sociable giant snails come from Africa, but are now raised by breeders throughout the post-Soviet space, including in our city. But these are not only unpretentious pets, but also excellent home cosmetologists! Reviews of the giant African snail Achatina never cease to amaze and delight. This mollusk is an effective remedy for preserving beauty and youth, solving many skin problems. Achatina has gained particular popularity among the fair sex; women of all ages use snails to solve various skin problems - from acne and scars to wrinkles. The fact is that the secretion secreted by snails is a unique natural antioxidant, an anti-aging agent with a number of antibacterial and regenerating properties. This fashionable cosmetic procedure in a beauty salon will cost a tidy sum, but if you have the “equipment” at home, you won’t need the help of a cosmetologist, since the snails are simply left to crawl over the face or another area (for example, at the site of stretch marks and scars), periodically guiding them to areas requiring special attention. The mucus secreted by snails relieves patients from traces of acne, small scars, cuts and stretch marks. The magical effect lies in natural collagen, which maintains the youth and beauty of the skin. Considering their properties to regenerate cells, as well as the positive effect of their impulses, Achatina is also used as a natural massager. It is useful to know that a rejuvenating cream made from snails was invented in Chile. The harmless Achatina snails were sacrificed for beauty and youth, extracts from which are used as the main component of the miracle balm. According to the Chilean doctor Fernardo Bacunan, the cream he obtained based on snail extracts has a regenerative effect and works real miracles on the skin. The breeders of these mollusks were the first to discover the amazing property of snails. They noticed that any scratches and abrasions on their hands healed very quickly. It turned out that snail mucus contains a natural component that regenerates cells. So far, only his compatriots and residents of the United States, where 20 thousand vials are sent daily, can rejuvenate with the help of Dr. Bakunan’s miracle cream. But the enterprising doctor is already negotiating the supply of his balm to South Africa, Spain, England and Brazil... Snail meat also has unique properties. It eliminates the side effects of antibiotics, cures rickets, and is useful for pregnancy, obesity, liver disease and other diseases. The latest medical discovery calls Achatina the brain donor, based on positive results from careful studies of the neurons of these snails. In France and Germany, snails are used to make cosmetics, and in Brazil, research is being conducted on the use of snail mucus to treat scars and ulcers.
The healing properties of Achatina snails for the skin
The Achatina snail is a giant gastropod that lives in tropical and subtropical countries with a hot and humid climate. Residents of Africa eat it as food and also use the mucus as a wound-healing agent.
During the Second World War, the American and Japanese military showed interest in African snails. Using them in food as easily accessible protein. For gourmets, recipes for dishes made from Achatina.
The dietary and medicinal properties of snails were highly valued during the time of Hippocrates. He used shellfish meat to treat anemia, rickets, tuberculosis and many other diseases. Hippocrates used snail mucin as the main ingredient for ointments for burns, non-healing wounds and the treatment of problem skin.
After the end of World War II, South America, Japan and Korea began to grow the Achatina snail on special farms. Dietary shellfish meat was exported to many European countries. Then snail farm workers paid attention to the wound-healing and rejuvenating effect of snail mucus.
Scientists became interested in this observation, conducted a series of studies and found that snail mucus consists of healing components that moisturize, nourish, heal and rejuvenate the skin.
Skin care products
A relatively inexpensive alternative to massage is cosmetics containing snail extract. But it contains many additional components, and accordingly the concentration of active substances is different than in the mucus itself.
It is known that with age, the synthesis of collagen, elastin and other proteins necessary for the skin slows down. Cosmetology primarily addresses the issue of delivering these substances from the outside.
Many cosmetics manufacturers, especially Korean ones, produce entire series: creams, masks, primers, and makeup remover emulsions based on snail mucus. The names of the products contain the terms filtrate or mucin. These words mean the same thing as extract and mucilage.
Cosmetic products with snail secretion nourish and protect, smooth out wrinkles, create a lifting effect, and mattify the skin.
Composition of Achatina snail mucus
- Collagen is a protein that maintains the elasticity and firmness of the dermis. Responsible for skin turgor.
- Allantoin is an antioxidant that binds free radicals and promotes skin rejuvenation and restoration. Prevents age-related changes in the dermis.
- Elastin is a protein that is involved in the synthesis of collagen in skin tissue. Maintains firmness and elasticity of the skin. Smoothes out wrinkles.
- Natural antibiotics are bacteriophages that protect the skin from pathogenic bacteria and various parasites. Helps treat acne.
- Natural vitamins A, B, C, E - moisturize, nourish, and care for the skin.
- Lectins are protein stickers that glue bacterial cells together and cleanse the skin. They even fight tumor cells in skin cancer.
- Glycolic acid - promotes exfoliation and cleansing of the stratum corneum of the dermis. The skin is gently cleansed of dead cells. Helps maintain electrolyte balance in the dermis.
- Fulium or solar filter - protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Protects against exposure to solar radiation. Moisturizes the skin. Prevents the appearance of freckles and age spots.
Cosmetological properties of snail mucus
Achatina snail mucus not only cares for the skin, but also promotes the resorption of scars, scars and wrinkles. Effectively fights age-related skin changes, lightens age spots and freckles. The skin is tightened, moisturized, fresh and smooth.
Achatina mucin has a good healing and restorative effect on burns. Mucin relieves pain, swelling and regenerates burnt tissue. Today, more than half of the snails are grown for burn centers.
How and what kind of Achatina snails are used in cosmetology
All representatives of the Achatina family have healing and rejuvenating properties, but for cosmetic procedures they use those grown in captivity. Collecting snails from nature and using them as cosmetologists is prohibited.
Most often, Achatina fulica or Achatina reticulata are used in cosmetology; these mollusks do not require special care, are omnivorous and sociable.
Achatina snails were first used in cosmetology in Japan. This is how a new cosmetic procedure appeared - snail therapy. Cosmetologists use Achatina snail mucus as the main ingredient for skin care. Using it for masks and creams. Recipes for masks made from Achatina mucus.
The mucus is absorbed quickly by the skin and does not leave a greasy residue.
The second direction in snail therapy was Achatina massage. The snail not only massages the skin, but also cleanses it of dead cells; snail mucus promotes healing, regeneration and rejuvenation.
Cooking
For the first time, shellfish were widely used as food in ancient Roman cuisine, and ordinary people ate them.
Nowadays it is a delicacy that can only be tasted in an expensive restaurant. But it is possible to purchase frozen grape snails in supermarkets, and live ones in farms.
Burgundy grape snails are famous. In early August, the town of Diguan turns into the real capital of this delicacy. More than one hundred thousand shellfish are eaten here in cafes and restaurants over the three festival days.
The grape snail is most consumed in Italy, Spain and France.
The French prefer to cook them in their shell, seasoning them with herbs and wine. The most famous recipe is Burgundy-style snails:
- 100 g of snails are boiled for 5 minutes, then rinsed and dried. They are removed from the shell with a special pin.
- The snails freed from the shell are again placed in a saucepan and 1 liter of white wine is poured in, vegetables and herbs (carrots, onions, thyme, parsley, celery), and salt are added. Cook for another 4 hours. At this time, the shells are washed, boiled with soda and dried.
- At the same time prepare snail oil. To do this, finely chop onion, garlic, parsley, add salt and pepper, mix with butter.
- The final dish is then prepared. Place a piece of oyster oil on the bottom of the shell, then a boiled snail, and oil again on top. The dish is placed in a hot oven for 7 minutes and a dozen are immediately served on the table.
Grape snail meat is very healthy and low in calories - 90 cal per 100 g, and does not contain cholesterol. They are considered an aphrodisiac and can be compared to oysters.
Use of Achatina in cosmetology
Achatina snails are used in cosmetology for youthful and beautiful skin. Clam mucus is used for masks, creams, serums and medications.
Snail slime masks
The cosmetology industry offers a wide range of snail masks. They vary in price, brand and purpose. Cosmetology clinics, beauty salons and SPA centers offer a wide selection of masks with snail mucus for the care of the face and other areas of the body. But you can make a rejuvenating mask with Achatina mucin at home if you already have African snails, or you can get a couple of unpretentious cosmetology snails.
How to collect snail mucus
Before you start collecting mucus, Achatina should be washed in warm water to remove any remaining soil, excrement and food. Prepare a container and scare the snail with light, it will hide in the shell and secrete mucin. For one mask, a teaspoon of snail mucin is enough.
Snail mask at home
In the mask, you can add banana, honey, and oatmeal to the snail mucin.
The snail is washed with warm water or chamomile decoction. Then they scare and carefully collect the snail mucus. Mix with sparkling water and mix thoroughly. Apply to a clean face and leave for 20 minutes. Wash off the mask with warm water. Carrying out such procedures every other day.
Skin color improves, swelling and dark circles under the eyes go away, the skin tightens and radiates beauty and health.
Myths
Some authors of online reviews consider words about the effectiveness of snail massage to be a lie and an advertising ploy. This is partly the fault of beauty clinics and salons, seeking to attract attention to a new service at any cost. With their light hand, myths arise about the miracles performed by snails, such as the complete removal of extensive and old scars, the treatment of advanced cases of acne, cellulite and even infertility. Unfortunately, counting on Achatina as a panacea is useless.
Cosmetic massage with snails
In fact, only the effects listed above are confirmed, such as high-quality skin hydration and anti-aging care. It also accelerates tissue regeneration, making it possible to level out small scars and reduce pigmentation in areas of burns and stretch marks. Photos taken before and after a course of procedures convince of the materiality of the result.
Massage with Achatina
During a massage, the effect of the snail on the skin is multifaceted. Achatina massages the skin during its movement, cleanses and heals. Snail massage is performed in beauty salons and beauty centers, but it can also be done at home.
Achatina massage at home
The snails are washed with warm water. A clean face is smeared with milk or cucumber juice and mollusks are seated on it. They move slowly and cover the skin with mucus. After 15 minutes, the snails are removed, and the mucus is carefully beaten into the skin. After 10 minutes, wipe the face with warm milk or a decoction of herbs. The procedure is carried out every other day, the results are noticeable after the first session.
After the procedure, there remains a slight redness on the skin, which is characteristic of peeling. Therefore, massage with Achatina is not recommended in the summer, as age spots may appear.
Precautionary measures
The secretion secreted by mollusks is a natural substance, so it is quickly absorbed and penetrates into the deep layers of the dermis. To achieve the desired effect, certain rules should be followed.
Security measures:
- the snail should not remain in one place for a long time, this can cause burns;
- it is important to use natural cosmetics so that aggressive elements do not harm the mollusk;
- mucus must be washed off after the procedure.
Important! Contraindications for snail therapy include general deterioration of health, viral and infectious diseases.
Treatment of psoriasis with Achatina
Snail mucus has a beneficial effect on skin damaged by psoriasis. If you suffer from this disease, get some Achatina. Watching snails helps to relax the nervous system and relieve stress after a hard day. Cosmetologists recommend applying Achatina daily to skin with psoriasis rashes.
Massage with snails helps to make it less dry and flaky. Achatina mucus promotes skin regeneration. If you find it unpleasant to feel the snail on your skin, then collect its mucin and rub it into the damaged skin. Of course, treatment of psoriasis with Achatina snails is long-term and not always effective.
Cosmetologists about Achatina
African snails have made a splash in the field of aesthetic cosmetology. Snail massage fights stretch marks, rough scars, warts and scars. In several sessions of snail therapy, a positive and long-term effect is achieved.
Cosmetologists never cease to admire the magical properties of snail mucin, which helps smooth out wrinkles, stops and reverses age-related changes in the skin.
What do Achatina snails treat?
- Tightens and rejuvenates the skin;
- Improves complexion, swelling and dark circles under the eyes go away;
- Blood circulation in the skin improves, small vessels are strengthened;
- The firmness and elasticity of the dermis is restored;
- Acne, pimples, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis go away;
- Scars, scars on the skin, freckles and age spots are smoothed out and lightened;
- Protect the skin from solar radiation, pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
