Snail slime has been used in skincare for centuries, and today the snail beauty-product industry is worth an estimated $4 billion. Back in the day, the snails had to be killed for their slime to ...

Snail slime will soon be administered as a cough syrup as Kenyan scientists race against time to develop the medication. Scientists at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT ...

As for who might benefit from incorporating the snail mucin into their routine, she says it could be good for anyone with ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Some of the cosmetic and beauty products from the snail slime that are being produced at ...

A gland in the snail’s foot secretes a mucus that creates slime trails, which help the snail glide across and stick to surfaces. The mucus also lubricates the snail and contains a special ...

Unlike the slow-going mollusc it's named after, the year-old company is steaming ahead with a goal in mind: Producing its first batch of cosmeceutical-grade snail slime and ready-to-eat escargot ...