The Truth About Snail Mucin In Skincare

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[@juicywater7868]

I use to own a snail named Lenny (found him in my yard) he would bubble because he was stressed but when I just let him slither on my arm and fed him he got really comfortable and made snail mucin . I had him before I got into skincare and even then I wouldn't use him for cosmetic purposes. I let Lenny go after 2 years and he came back to show me he found a mate

[@ievazak]

Thats so wholesome, wishing good luck to Lenny and his mate ❤

[@terfalicious]

🐌💞🐌

[@begummm11]

I am happy for your snail but just be careful, I have been bitten by a snail before 🙂

[@sarahk4047]

Ummm ok.

[@luxejohn]

@@begummm11😂

[@offbranddorito9668]

I understand being skepitcal about snail mucin, I am too, but I don't think that all companies are lying when they say that it's cruelty-free. Snails produce more mucin when they are happy than when they are stressed, and the mucin they produce when healthy is a higher quality. So from a business standpoint it would be easier to keep the snails in good condition.

[@sobombeh]

Yeah she just seems bothered because shes vegan and chooses not to use it.

[@jirou6228]

​​@@sobombehjust so you know they are trapping them in big steamy caged and let them slowly dying after extracting every last bit of the snail... so yes they don't kill them just let them have a very slowed death... can you really be that naive to think exploited and capitalize on an animal could ever be ethical ? You use it if you want to i don't care about the vegan thing whatsoever but them lying that this is cruelty free is another thing

[@jirou6228]

​@@sobombehjust so you know they are trapping them in big steamy caged and let them slowly dying after extracting every last bit of the snail... so yes they don't kill them just let them have a very slowed death... can you really be that naive to think exploited and capitalize on an animal could ever be ethical ? If you use a products you have to know that it is ethical or not and for them to lie about cruelty free is also a thing i don't like and im not even a vegetarian

[@sobombeh]

@@jirou6228 Do you work there and saw this with your own two eyes or your just speaking like everyone else?

[@SweetT77777]

Agreed. And I associate the level of electrical impulse tge snails are getting to us using a TENS unit for muscle tension/pain and at a optimal level it's beneficial and helps relax the muscles. Now granted you could say on the flip side of that if the TENS unit is too high it could cause the opposite. But I would assume it's the former for the snails since they're producing larger quantities and of higher quality as well. I just hope the increased demand doesn't change that cruelty free process.

[@ekaterinaarshavskaia7204]

That's the educational content I really like about this channel! I mean, you personal stories about body acceptance (~45min long) are surely very appealing to the younger and more sensitive part of your target audience, but aunties like me really love to listen about chemicals and production processes... thank you for providing us with the information!

[@chartreusechameleon]

Thanks so much Cassandra, love that you're vegan so I don't have to worry about the skincare reccs you give. Really good to hear that Korea has a ban on animal testing. Would love to see more videos about Korean and Japanese vegan skincare. l'd be verrrryy interested if you came out with a skincare line.

[@cheekiparrot]

Thanks so much for your work Cassandra! It's so important to get this information out there. As a vegan, I love that I can always trust your recommendations.

[@user-lf5oz9ki8z]

The beautiful thing is that we have options, and information and transparency are wonderful things that allow us each to make an informed decision based on our own ideology. I applaud you for doing your research and providing it to us so that we too can assess the situation and make informed choices. Thank you!

[@aprioriontoast704]

Ya but an ideology that lets somebody turn a blind eye to animal suffering can never be a beautiful option, a beautiful thing would be our skincare options where more humane than they currently are. Consumer choices could help or hinder that through supply and demand.

[@DoItWrightRo]

@@aprioriontoast704 The snail can’t secrete if it dies, & it has to be in a relaxed state to secrete…

[@aprioriontoast704]

@@DoItWrightRo I don't think that is true , even if a snail is under stress they still need to produce mucus in order to keep themselves moist or else they dry out, a snail that is dead doesn't all of a sudden lose that mucus unless you let their bodies dry out. There would need to secrete more mucus when they move however , which they will do when they are not hiding in their shells but that does not mean they are immune from stress when they are choose not to hide, it's just hiding is the best way to avoid a predator because they are so slow.

[@DoItWrightRo]

@@aprioriontoast704 You’re definitely entitled to what you “think”. I’m simply reiterating what Cassandra and other experts have mentioned. Of course the mucin is available if they die…. The quantity produced is not…. What I am saying is a fact not a feeling. The experts have discussed this over and over again. They produce it when they are in danger which causes “stress”, “pleasure”, and when they are protecting themselves. They do not continue to secrete if they are no longer alive, I.e. dead. Snails release the mucin then they are placed on a farm for 3 months according to Cassandra’s report, and used again. Do I think this is cruel? Yes, but I am speaking of the process used by manufacturers, nothing more, nothing less.

[@DoItWrightRo]

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[@sunnyinaspen]

Thank you. You are such a blessing. Smart, kind & radiate a beautiful light

[@AbagailGrayce]

Thank you for talking about this! I got the COSRX product a while back but then I was wondering about the snails and tried to look up online how they got the extract, and I really couldn’t find much info, and no one seemed all that concerned about it. BUT I WAS CONCERNED

[@katelady1370]

They state they don’t stress their snails. They let the snails roam around on nets in dark places and then collect the nets

[@johannaramirez1242]

Same here! I felt bad throwing the product out so I’ve been using it up and it bothers me how much I love it. It’s been great and non irritating on my skin but I’ll have to find an alternative before I run out 🥴

[@vk69525]

@@katelady1370 Then why dont just show any video of that?

[@michellemirembe6057]

Snails love secreting this lady is just overly vegan wasnt even sure that was possible. Am from Africa we have snail farms, they love secreting, it dsnt hurt them, infact its a sign of good health, her research had huge gaps. She approached it with vegan eye glasses, 🙄

[@critterqueeen]

With so many other great options for skincare I feel that this is so unnecessary and I’m very skeptical how they treat these little guys:/

[@nehapal2583]

Heartless people

[@tinydreamerrr]

Same!

[@lukupaivakirja7400]

Thank you so, so, so much! This video is really needed. I was also wondering how the snail mucin was extracted. There are other questions as well: where do those snails come from? how long is their lifespan compared to the lifespan of free snails? do they die at the farms/factories or free? if they are set free at some point, then what point is that and where are they delivered? if they die at the farms/factories, how do people dispose of them? - and so on. I am afraid that answers to such questions won’t be able to justify the use of snail mucin in skincare.

[@queenmatt9436]

I personally have switched snail mucin from my routine to the OKRA phyto mucin moisture gel cream and I have been loving it! Very hydrating and feels amazing on the skin❤

[@houston5568]

I started using this; what a difference it has made in the hydration of my skin; love it.

[@ileanad6183]

I hope the snails aren't being hurt. However, I must say COSRX's snail mucin is very effective. I tried it and was super impressed by how quicky it reduces inflammation and redness...but thanks for looking into this mystery. Hopefully, we get answers.

[@Valentina-sr9nt]

Helloooo🦋🦋 have a good day everybody🥰 waiting for Cass’ video☺️

[@dian-tn2bb]

Thank you so much for this important information about snail mucin. I've never been satisfied with any explanation from any skincare brand of snail mucin

[@At0micAllison]

Awesome reason to travel to Asia! THANK YOU! (I actually just bought a mini size of the COSRX “all in one cream” yesterday!)

[@ladyfashionsoul]

Thank you! Been waiting for this one!

[@isaaczavala8834]

omg actually i adore what you do thank you for all this information i did not have a clue ):

[@meowcenary21]

I won't be repurchasing snail products. Like the peach slices snail toner and gel mask, but will try some alternatives you mentioned

[@Stephanie_Vincent]

I'm neither vegetarian nor vegan but never got snail mucin because I thought it was such unnecessary cruelty.

[@mandymoore7218]

It’s amazing for the skin! I love it !

[@debbihenry6273]

Great content, good to hear another side to the story xo Also, hello one kidney twin 😊 I had mine removed when I was 4 years … hope you’re doing well xo

[@Thatweirdtaurusboi]

I been waiting for this for 10 years!!

[@roy4567]

I will use up the snail mucin product I bought recently, but I may consider plant based alternatives in the future instead of repurchasing snail mucin products. I've heard the collection of mucin is harmless for the snails, but some companies do not treat animals well in general so I'll at the very least need to be picky with sourcing.

[@samuuu9350]

Thank you for raising awareness and sharing your knowledge. I won’t use snail musin products until I can safely say that the snails live a cruelty free life In skincare products we really don’t need to resort to ingredients that carry animal exploitation with them since we’ve got so many good vegan options already on the market

[@dianaf6333]

Yes!!! Agreed

[@nehapal2583]

Exactly 👍

[@wheniztheend]

I feel the chances of them living a cruelty free life while having their slime extracted is very low. It just seems very weird this is becoming a popular beauty product in the first place.

[@Sentient_Goose]

It breaks my heart to see those lil snails being boiled with acid in washing machines. That's beyond cruel. There's no reason for using any animal products in skin care. No exceptions. Im not a vegan, but I'm strongly apposed to exploiting animals like this, especially when there's plant and synthetic alternatives.

[@PINK.FRIDAY2]

Cassandra do you like the isntree gel moisturizer? By the way thank you for making me feel better about my acne ( I’m 17 by the way) 🥺❤️

[@litat3610]

Peach slices says they’re cruelty free and I love the snail mask it’s one of my staples

[@morgianasartre6709]

Cruealty-free only means they don't test on animals, a brand could be crushing snails and still be certified as such.

[@gv2938]

One of your best contributions. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Diana8Matienzo]

Thank you for speaking on this ❤

[@ginasolo5944]

Ive been using a snail mask for 8 months now. I have dealt with really bad acne. After using it for so long. I've started seeing really good results and i didn't even realize until now lol. I found it worked and now i get why it works. I don't even have to wear foundation as much. I only wear it for fun.❤

[@cheyennestraight12]

Because of you I've become more aware of what I use and have tried a lot more vegan and cruelty free products. I don't think the snails are per se happy but I think it's natural.

[@ShaySaysSo]

Step 1. Visit a garden/orchard carrying a small box with grass and small holes. Step 2. Put in a couple snails (it's technically kidnaping, but since they are considered pests and killed, they are better off with you anyway). Step 3. Take them home and let them take a walk on your face from time to time. You now have great skin and new pets (from pest to pets 😂)

[@emmalarsson8291]

Haha 😊 And probably a lot of E coli 😂 Snails usually carry lots of bacteria.

[@emmalarsson8291]

But that's a nice idea if it would work. I would be worried though.

[@mdute]

@@emmalarsson8291You know that E. coli lives in your guts. So it’s literally everywhere.

[@dcooper1115]

They could have rat lungworm which attacks your brain and kills you. I’ll stick with my cosrx for now, thank you!

[@Talhasarwar47]

I don’t care if snail mucin is helpful in skin care or not I will use plant based resources happily ❤

[@kellyb381]

I wonder if it’s a patent thing? Maybe they don’t want their process used by competitors? But I totally agree that the whole washing machine thing looks horrific. 😢

[@madeline.liegois]

I would 100% guess it is a trade secret type situation. It makes more sense for these companies to try to keep alive snails than continually breeding new snails

[@raha5527]

Well even if that's the case, it still shows how little they care about the animals' welfare. If they do have an 100% trauma free way of extracting it, wouldn't they want everyone to use it if they wanted all snails to be treated well? They either don't or don't care about the animals and either situation is despicable.

[@msk-qp6fn]

I actually made a comment about the patent and intellectual property thing but that comment was blocker

[@msk-qp6fn]

​@@madeline.liegois the thing with trade or business secrets is that those usually cannot be protected by law so of course they'd guard it tooth and nail

[@crystalmprincess15]

@@raha5527 I can appreciate the place that your comment comes from but do you truly think this is a fair assessment? I think (just my opinion) that it would be fair to say that you don’t want to use it because fear of the unknown but I think one clear takeaway from this video is that we don’t have enough information. If a company has put millions of dollars into developing a product I, personally, don’t see anything wrong with them wanting to protect the proprietary value of that product. That said, I do think they need to be held accountable for business practices with regular inspection just not necessarily opening it up to the general public. See I kind of think of it this way zoos, on the surface, seem like barbaric inhumane institutions. And while I might not agree with all their practices I do see value in what they do. Generally someone doesn’t become a vet or a zookeeper because they hate animals…. There are certain animals that can’t be rehabilitated, and they do important research and spreading awareness. I think it’s dangerous to form opinions without facts. I know you didn’t ask for my opinion, and you’re completely entitled to yours. I 100% believe you’re coming from a place of concern for the creatures. It’s a frustrating topic. For me in particular, because I often have to check myself for getting upset with “elitist vegans” who feel they don’t contribute at all to animal cruelty and that isn’t fair to a lot of vegans. They are just doing their part, and nobody can truly live a cruelty free life in this world but at least they are trying the best they can.

[@slimmeyBabe]

Cassandra, I love your k beauty content!!! Did you try numbuzin?? Would love to see your review on this brand. Heard so much about them, but dont know if they are just overhyped...

[@literallydestinee]

I literally just bought this snail rescue moisturizer by peach slices. I didn’t actually think it had snail snail product in it lol, until 2 days after I started using it. I don’t know why but I thought it was like a metaphor 😅 so yeah I’m definitely concerned about whether or not it’s hurting the snails 🐌 also this was literally just 2 days ago I found out so I’m glad you came out with this video so quickly after I found out about it

[@roxiclavi]

I use that and it's my HG. Unless something better comes along I'm still going to use it bc it's the only thing that has gotten rid of almost all of my acne.

[@minervasowl7658]

Ahhh but why are snails SO CUTE??! I ❤🐌

[@denisenj7648]

It's not at all like a washing machine. It's a mesh platform with a clear dome.

[@morgianasartre6709]

Depends on which device you look, there are some that truly are like washing machines

[@endwithakiss4222]

Hey @cassandrabankson Could you do a video on treating body acne?? ❤

[@minervarose7664]

As someone who uses 97% aloe gel as my night time moisturizer, am wondering if a good quality leaf-based aloe gel is a good alternative for calming irritation, hydrating and skin softening as well? I have oily skin and live in a humid country and aloe gel is one of the few products i can use overnight and have my skin hydrated and plump in the morning, without it turning into a sweaty, oily mess lol. I rub the excess product into my hands and is also the only thing that has helped permanently heal my rough cuticles/ hangnails etc (am a skin picker). Btw am South Asian, and aloe has been used for centuries in indigenous medicine for its amazing healing and soothing properties.

[@rosanntaylor5100]

Yeah I absofuckingloutly won't be using this! I want to buy this but after seeing this I totally won't be . Thank you so much for this video 💜x also I can't wait to see what you have been doing, I really hope you are making skincare 😊x

[@barttrodd7918]

I mean, the Romans were also known for their crucifications, slave ownership, and gladiator arenas… so maybe crushing up snails wasn’t high on the list of cruelty 😂 I’m currently using the Holika Holika black snail toner and I love it ❤ Love the video ❤

[@xLittleulipx]

Eh, I don't know, sounds like whataboutism. Sure, there where other more urgent ethical concerns at a time.

[@samuuu9350]

Yeah sounds like we should learn from the Romans’ mistakes and maybe stop imprisoning animals for things that we don’t even need (like snail musin)

[@prakashp2450]

@@samuuu9350Probably shouldnt use most of any drug created then, they've all been used on animals before humans...

[@Amyjwashere]

@@prakashp2450 snail mucin is used for vanity, drugs are actually beneficial.

[@msk-qp6fn]

​​@@AmyjwashereThat depends, snails and snail mucin and extracts are used in traditional asian medicine. Also it seems like there ointments used after surgeries and clinical skin treatments that uses snail mucin or extract in europe, so there's that too, it isn't just asia is what I am saying.

[@tylamcmichael6762]

A little late to the convo… thank you for your video and the ❤ you clearly have for animals. The sweet innocent babies can’t speak for themselves and need us to do better by them. I actually found this video while trying to find out about the mucin process. Do I think they’re happy? Eh probably for the most part or during their time off.. i think it’s just weird to them to be in this machine, they’re defensiveness may come from the unknown of what could happen. Idk. I’m concerned about the snails, and I wouldn’t use the product if it wasn’t magical.. but the cosrx mucin essence is actually magical. It’s reversed my wrinkles and plumped up my skin, and I break out when I go 3 or more days without it! Now, I’m saying this as someone who used Curology rx, tretinoin rx, and so many others. To date, there’s only 1 product in addition to the mucin that’s worked wonders on my skin. And that’s innerB Aqua Bank Hyaluronic Acid pills- 120mg twice daily (also made in Korea). So the mucin essence and innerB oral supplement are a daily for me unless I run out due to funds. While I do want more info, and I do love animals, I am going to say that yes I think everyone should be using it, or at least giving it a try. I mean it’s magical. Maybe I’ll make a donation to an animal shelter each time i repurchase.

[@CrystalEyes83]

I’m a skincare addict and have been since a teen but I haven’t once touched snail mucin because like you, I didn’t know if the snails were killed or hurt during the extraction process so this video was really informative for me and opened my eyes a lot. I still won’t touch it because I don’t like the sound of the way they are doing things without real proof that the snails are in pain. I like the vegan alternatives and thank YOU for introducing me to them over the years. ❤

[@sandalaris]

Thanks for this! I love snail musin, or rather my skin loves it. Its helped my skin in a way no other ingredient does, but I was concerned about how they got their secretions. I'm not vegan, but I do feel uncomfortable using a product that unnecessarily harms an animal. I did research before I purchased the product I use, the CosRx one, and for now I'm going to believ their claims on how that company gets their snail musin. I'll be avoiding it in other products without similar research though.

[@ceciliacunha2268]

thank you so much for making this video

[@misstobiano]

One thing I know about snails is that if something touches their bare skin and it's uncomfortable, they run away into their shell and hide. So with my limited knowledge on this but being somewhat familiar with snails, I can only say that if they're not closing up into their shells when the substance is sprayed on them, I'm assuming they aren't in physical pain. Hard to say how nice of a life those snails get to live though

[@terfalicious]

Maybe they aren't curled up in their shells because they are trying to escape.

[@bell4898]

@@terfalicious A snails survival method is to go in its shell, similar to turtles. They’re too slow, so they know they can’t run.

[@katelady1370]

The snail mucin I get from Korea states they don’t stress their snails but let them roam around on nets in dark spaces and they collect the nets

[@MrSincerity88]

I just tried snail mucin in my skincare routine. It’s okay I guess. I can’t tell the difference. I don’t plan on buying it again but will be using the product up that I have.

[@naja7088]

Please make a video about propolis extract and bee venom next. I would love a video about this.

[@mr.chriscie2248]

Excited to Innisfree sunscreen :)

[@carenrojas602]

I was hoping you'd say "aloe has similar properties" the seem similar. I'm very curious out this but I'm not sure if it's worth adding to the routine. I'm not vegan but I prefer cruelty free products also.

[@jennavidal585]

I picked up some mucin masks in Korea in 2018, but after doing some limited research, I am of the personal opinion that the snails are being harmed, or in the very least, being unnessecarily exploited. So, even though I'm not a vegan, I try and avoid any animal exploitation when it comes to my skincare as it just seems unnessecary when we have so many other options. I don't like any living thing to be harmed for my vanity. I highly doubt those snails are having a great time in that contraption and even though maybe they can't feel pain, you have to ask "why' would I do it?

[@qhubau]

I enjoy my snail cream seriously, there r so many other options out there that I can choose fr, I don't need a dead snail & Skincare is just a routine, it helps but no magic potions, thanks for the info.

[@titocantarero1330]

Omfg I literally saw another video today about glass skin and put it in my check out cart but wanted to find out more about it to see if it’s worth it… and my girl Cassandra posted this today of all days!!! Lol thank you so much.

[@Danisuzette]

Oh dear. Just so you know I've always lived in the country and what do we use to get rid of snail infestations? Salt water and vinegar... the washer is definitely killing them

[@taylorburleson9024]

I usually trust your opinion but not for this particular product just because it seems like it’s real personal for you. But thanks for the try. I love the product

[@hannahkaymarie]

Idk if you read your comments buuut i’m going to give this a try anyway. I’ve commented this on another video but i’d love your feedback!! I have rosacea but i've taken care of it well. Anything that cools my face helps keep the red down. I have a very minor case of it. I don't have dry skin or oily skin. It's very normal skin, but i want my face to be dewey and i'm not sure what to use. I LOVE the hailey bieber skincare routine but i'm scared to use too much product on my face that could cause my rosacea to flare up. Do you have a list of products I could use that would give me that dewey finish without burning or drying out my cheeks (that's where my rosacea is)? A comment just responding with products i should use. I struggle with what to use... And the dermatologists in my area are awful! They were never helpful with what products to use and only made it worse. I love to do face masks and exfoliating twice a week and i'd love to know what you'd recommend for someone like me... i'm going to college soon and would love to have the products i need before i leave... I've been watching your videos and I think you are the most educated person i've seen when it comes to skincare and i'd love to see your routine/product recommendation for me!! Also!! I don’t wear makeup a lot, but i will on occasion and idk what to use. I hate using makeup wipes. I can just feel how bad they are for my face, but idk what else to use.

[@tabitha8707]

whether or not the snails are “happy” doesn’t matter much, feels to me like they’re breeding animals to stimulate and steal their discharge… pretty gross tbh. I mean if you’re assaulting someone and they discharge during it should we be debating if they’re enjoying it or not?🤷🏼‍♀️ I think there’s more than enough skincare products that we dont need this😪

[@dianaf6333]

This is an excellent point..agreed

[@Patrickmally]

How I feel about milk

[@cristalgahanreznor7519]

What's a good alternative for snail mucin?

[@simnimb8401]

For me, personally, although the idea behind the creation of this video is nice, the execution was not the best. The few notes I can make are: The information you provided was nothing "special" as the title mislead me to believe due to the fact that you mentioned first-person experience in South Korea. Truth is, unfortunately, you didn't really presented "an answer" to the question that interests us all. Which is not your mistake. There just isn't any solid "proof," and everything for the moment is a mystery. On top of that, I found your descriptions of the machines that they used a little bit confusing (maybe because English is not my native language). So, at the end of the day, the topic stays open for discussion. Something that I wanted to mention is that animal byproducts "go to waste" if the animal that is killed is used only for the meat/food industry. For me, it's kinda like they died "for nothing" if something (certain product made with the byproducts) that can be used is not utilized. That being said, I don't support the killing of animals and the meat industry! ✌🏻 Everyone is free to support and believe in what they want. There is no need to attack each other in general. The key really is education. ⚠️THIS IS JUST MY OPINION, so if someone doesn't agree, that is totally fine. If someone wants to correct me or add something, they can feel free to do so IN RESPECTFUL MANNER! Additionally, I want to clarify that I'm in no way attacking or being rude to Cassandra!!! All I'm doing is expressing an opinion. I love the videos that are uploaded on this channel, and I've learned so much. 💙 I hope everyone has a great day/peaceful night!

[@Amina777]

Thank you for this

[@thomasjames34]

I have tried the cosrx snail cream and it is a really nice moisturizer, feels very light on the skin, the texture is the hardest part to get past.

[@jennypie1903]

thank you !!!!! for this video!!!!! I just can't. i feel bad for them.

[@CelesteGarcia71991]

Thank you for this! I just don't understand, there are so many other options.

[@CassandraBankson]

@Celeste, thank you for your comment. Glad it was helpful and have a fantastic week!!

[@jamabarker4051]

Supposedly, they are spritzed/tickled with citric acid (vitamin C). This process is done 4 times. After that, they are sold to restaurants and become escargot - killed and eaten ~

[@thiccookies]

I love the idea of farmers tickling little happy snails, I wish this was reality lmao

[@Talhasarwar47]

I hate those who kill animals for their own use.

[@ohellosunshine7]

I haven’t used it yet… sending it back.

[@Annie5825]

Super weird question, but I have to ask; as a vegan, how would you feel about keeping pet snails and letting them climb on your face? A had a friend who was vegan for many years, but eventually had her own farmette and used some products from her animals.

[@annasalazar2380]

The only consistent thing in my skin care defo see a difference when I don't use it. Defo heals acne faster too.

[@christinacastillo1089]

As a fellow vegan, I LOVE that you made this video. I’ve been struggling with cystic acne baaaaadly for a few years now. In order to avoid taking anything internally, I quite literally tried EVERYTHING (not just topically, but also with clean diet and increasing water intake). Snail mucin was the very last thing I tried (because my face was in so much pain), but very begrudgingly for this exact reason, I was unsure of how it was extracted. Even after reading COSRX’s method, I still felt guilty using it. Well, turns out it didn’t work for me anyway and now I’m on a high dose of spiro in conjunction with some Rx topicals. In any case, I appreciate the video because every point you made and every question you asked are exactly the same ones I would have.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sylvee2]

You changed my mind on this, I recently bought the Peach slices and it's amazing it feels great, but seeing this now I just cant I feel so bad and I can't in good conscience repurchase, snails are such peaceful creatures seeing them squirm due to stress looks so freakin sad I feel their pain, I get that some people have no choice but to eat them, but doing it in the name of beauty come on, look at the process nothing beautiliful about this, there's better things that don't require you to torture a living creature

[@BrahmaLambda]

This made me so sad :/ I have been on the edge of switching completely but can't afford to do so, I really hate using products that been tested on animals or harm them in anyway. I picked up a holika holika black snail toner at a tj maxx and was using it, its about empty now so I'm good to get rid of it but I don't think I could ever use anything snail again. I love slugs and snails, I dont understand how someone could be so mean to them??? Even if your 'tickling' them, they want to live a normal life too.

[@chuuuuu_k]

Cass, are you a Stray Kids fan? 😄 Couz I think I never heard you saying youtiful before 🤔 am I wrong? If you don't know who Stray Kids are, it's a korean boy group and they have a song called Youtiful in their most recent album 💖

[@magpiesneedle2575]

I live in the Central Belt of Scotland and, I’m 57, I remember waaaay back in the day that women would do this with their babies’ nappies. True? I don’t know, but, although she was a lot of things, my mother wasn’t much of a liar, especially when we were growing up in U.S. and she wanted us to know what our cousin knew about culture/life, etc. or even if we were to move back. Which I ended up doing at 39.

[@1SarahEliza]

Great timing 😞 I just bought this product for my dehydrated skin yesterday. Honestly wasn’t even sure if it was real snail until this video. I will be using this bottle up and applying it telling myself they were tickled…. Ughh

[@isabella577]

Me too🥺🥺🥺 All the ceramide Moisturizers on the market had comedogenic ingredients and broke me out and my skin is severely damaged from Years and years of harsh medicated products to treat acne. So I had bought snail mucin to repair my skin but now I feel hella guilty 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@88888888tiago]

Bottom line: whenever an animal is commodified, abuse and suffering will happen.

[@Memi-cp4yc]

That's such bullshit

[@msk-qp6fn]

Which means humans are commodified abuse suffering still

[@BenjaminHari]

The fact that a lot of these manufacturers refuse to show how they do it is quite sketchy. And stressing out animals is not cruelty free either as I think we all agree that stressing an animal is cruel. The only method I think could potentially be cruelty free is the electric one where they let out enough voltage to the point snail would feel tingle thinking it's an environment where they need to secrete their slime more....but even after that I would need some good evidence that it's not stressing them out or being painful to them...

[@msk-qp6fn]

Another reason why shutting down snail mucin might not as straightforward as you'd think, especially in asia since people now tend to link snail with korea even though europeans have been eating and using them for just as long. There are snail farms that provide ingredients for traditional asian medicines, and while this sells, it does not make as much money as producing and selling them for comsetic usage. And these kind of thing is often tied with politics, whether you believe it or not.

[@rassoum]

Thank you for doing this. I think my issue is not just the likelihood that snails are hurt, but that I’m sure they prefer to live out in nature and not in a lab. Makes me sad to think us humans think every other animal is there to serve us and for our benefit. We are a selfish species. I’ll pass on snail products until there’s more transparency. Thanks

[@purplepeople9298]

I have been using cosrx for while now and have noticed a huge difference in my 53 year old skin dark spots reducing wrinkles are smoother and hydration way better ❤

[@Rowri88]

The only thing that helps my skin inflammation (because of an autoimmune condition) is snail mucin. Its my holy grail product ❤️

[@janicewright8139]

Thanks for your content. I was hoping you went to Korea to work on a collaboration.

[@andreat7820]

I think that is important to know the source for some ingredient. Like, i'm not vegan, but i'm a farmer (only legumes and jams, we can be considerate bio, but we are too small to afford the name "bio" xD) and i'm from Italy (so sorry for the bad english). Here is more simple because we have more small business, so is affordable to treat the animals better, like the example you said in France. I personally know a farmer that do snail mucin and she is cruelty free (i dont know if vegan, but i saw and used some product label vegan with snail mucin) and dont put her snails in washmachines 😂 The secret is to spend more once but you are sure that the animals are treated right, if you want to use some product.

[@andreat7820]

Also, i needed to stop use snail mucin because for someone with very sensible skin can be a problem. I dont know if it was the concentration... a pity, because it helped me a lot with my scars

[@zistheword]

I gave in to trying the Advanced Snail Radiance Dual Essence from COSRX... it is the best hydrator I've ever used and my skin look clearer and more glowy so I'm on bottle 2. No idea what makes this differnt then the hyloronic acid or glycerine products I used before but it just works

[@bethgramkow5225]

I have found that cosrx snail products have really helped my skin..

[@RG-bd5fy]

Don’t they have a wet market (where they sell live or freshly boiled domestic animals)?

[@crystalmprincess15]

I am definitely not an expert and I could totally be wrong, but a snail isn't a crustacean is it? If they are, I learned something new!

[@leticia.g]

you're correct! they're not crustaceans. they're gastropods so they're molluscs.

[@katrinaelize5044]

Even before I owned snails (found them in salad… they’re not a native species so I could not set them free), I found the idea of snail mucin cruel. The thing is, no one can 100% accurately claim whether something hurts the snails or not because they do not know why the snail is producing slime. If the snails are writhing and producing slime like in the clips shown here, it does NOT look like they’re ok. I am not am expert, but I don’t believe putting acid or salt on a snail can be pleasant if they’re reacting so strongly. I’ve only ever seen my snails do this when they’re upset. And I do think they can feel pain and also fear. They used to get very scared of me in the beginning and would “grunt” and produce bubbles (i don’t touch them- was just trying to change out their food usually. Just being near them scared them). But now they don’t seem to mind when I change their food and water dishes or clean the tank glass. Also they have different “personalities”. One of them is much more curious and active and the other is more shy and content to just chill in the moss. I think people often underestimate invertebrates, which I find to be really sad. They are still living creatures!

[@h.debeau7995]

I’m sticking with aloe Vera gel thanks.

[@kellyevans9485]

Ru bringing out a skincare line???? ❤🎉

[@denisenj7648]

The question is not are they murdered or are they ok since these two are not mutually exclusive. Being tortured and being killed are not the same thing. They can be killed humanely and not suffer. Torturing them is not acceptable. If the ectraction is miserable then it doesn't matter that they aren't killed. If the extraction is not tormenting then i dont mind that they are then killed fir food, as i think they are.

[@jeromejosephphilip4706]

Well said😍

[@aprilneilson1163]

Forget skincare. HOW ARE YOU DOING? I still see you crying. Hope your having a good day. Lot of good vibes coming your way. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 stay positive goddess!

[@user-pb4gy9qj7f]

What is the type of snail they use?

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

No to snail products 🚫🚫 Thanks Cassandra ✨️🤗

[@americanpatriot1717]

You are so adorable! Funny and just cute! I love how you present your material! 🌹🥰

[@JelenaP991]

I was reading some article, and chemist said that snail slime has more nutrients when snails are in stressful environment. that got me questioning extraction methods...

[@TheBiggestMoronYouKnow]

Wow, that’s funny because the truth is the EXACT OPPOSITE 😂 love to see the blatant ignorance 😘

[@msk-qp6fn]

Stressful or need stress? That makes a difference. Tuna fish tend to die without external stimuli aka stress for example, which is why they are frozen asap.

[@kellyburnett1833]

I have never used any snail product and I won't ! I simply cannot stand how any creature is at the mercy of humans...it makes me mad.