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[@SM-fi1be]

Okay so, I did a rescue on a snail in my garden 😅 his shell was cracked so I repaired it with eggshell (it's a thing! lol) and it was super stressed and as a stress response they buzz and foam out slime like crazy! So I am inclined to believe they do intentionally stress them to collect more mucin.

[@shreyamishra916]

woah. u rescued a snail. thanks for the awesome job

[@sharonkahan1079]

Poor thing..thanks for helping him, we shouldn’t use or abuse animals, they have se much right to live as we do

[@luizguilhermebassanelli8884]

When they're stressed they do release more slime, but it's toxic. For the slime to be beneficial for the skin and not toxic the snail can't be stressed

[@lisal.1114]

Can u give me some tips? I took a snail home with me yesterday and did mix some Eggshells and Soil together. Up till now nothing looks changed. I took her home since the shell was really thin, dry and faling appart in some areas.😅 ( Also i did add some green from the nearby park as well). Its my first time doing this and I am actually really nervouse and dont know if it will help.😶🧿 At the moment she is vibing on one bigger eggshell pice.

[@timetravelingpenguin]

​@@lisal.1114 few days late so I hope everything's going well, but her on the eggshell piece is good! I believe the eggshells work because the snails eat it, and the calcium is what helps them with their shells, so as long as you leave the eggshells out in the open she'll slowly eat them and get better

[@irisn668]

I use the Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence and they do say on their website that the snails are placed over a mesh in a quiet, dark room and left to roam freely, leaving their mucin behind. I don’t know anything about how snails live or how one might care for or feed a snail but I do like that Cosrx seems to care for the well-being of the snails they use for their product. The website also says that no external pressure is applied to force mucin production.

[@user-mi8xf8tq1z]

Does snail mucin improve skin? Do you see any difference with it in your routine? I’m still on the fence about it because it’s just- idk- like slimy and idk. I just feel a little hesitant to touch it

[@irisn668]

@@user-mi8xf8tq1z it’s really not that bad for me personally. It’s just more of like a thick serum texture. It’s less sticky on the skin than the hyaluronic acid cream I use from cosrx. It gives a lot of moisture to the skin. All I do is use one pump for the bottom of my face and a half pump for my forehead. I just rub it into the skin and pat. It dries down well and I’ve heard of people with really oily skin using it as their only moisturizer before makeup. I don’t notice it at all after I apply my morning moisturizer on top. A little goes a very long way so the bottle lasts a long time.

[@user-mi8xf8tq1z]

@@irisn668 so it’s not a slimy texture. Ok I don’t know where I got the idea that it might be yucky. I guess I have a slight phobia or anything that crawls

[@user-fm1rg4iy6r]

​@@user-mi8xf8tq1z It does feel kind of slippery, but not sticky at all. It's stringy when you have it on your hands and pull them apart, or when you tap it on your face, so to me it's fun to play with when I put it on lol

[@tharushieliyanaarachchi8545]

​@@user-mi8xf8tq1z yessss. So it's kinda sticky on skin with only that but it really works wonders, but I'd recommend their snail mucin cream coz that really hydrated Ur skin. For me I have really dry skin n that cream hydrated my skin so much n reduced the acne caused coz of the constant irritation I get

[@roni9837]

Another alternative is the mixsoon bean essence. It has very similar texture, and from what I heard is vegan.

[@charlie-hy1jl]

im not going to lie, as a snail lover who knows lots about snails and has had hundreds of snails of my own, snails produce WAY more mucus when they are scared, leading me to believe that the companies would not choose the “kinder” option because of how much less profitable it would be

[@Wonyoungmylov]

When the snails are scared they produce toxic ones In order for it to not be toxic they need to not be scared sk

[@livelife069]

@charlie-hy1jt Please chk ur facts before posting. TY 😊❤️

[@charlie-hy1jl]

@@livelife069 ok, what are the facts then

[@oceaneo4603]

​@@Wonyoungmylov Honey, if someone is ready to torture animals for profit, they won't mind intoxicating people with their products. 💰💰💰 !!!

[@19Rena96]

​@@Wonyoungmylovis there anything to actually back this up or do you just repeat what others say without actual proof?

[@beepbeep6201]

that same brand also has a mucin toner (yam) and isntree released their yam line which is also apparently similar. some more vegan options for those who need them ^^

[@gidol3790]

TYSM

[@beepbeep6201]

@@gidol3790 you're welcome!

[@Best_FaceForward]

Giving me Chelsea vibes from that's so raven with the animal cruelty lol. Thank you so much for finding us a vegan version of snail mucin

[@messrsfrizzybat]

Finally someone called all the "cruelty free" claims of snail mucin which research doesn't really back and it seems a lot of hogwash to me. People need to do their own research before believing these claims. Thank you for this! As a person following a vegan and cruelty free lifestyle, your content is really helpful for me.

[@franciscachesca]

Sharing this one on every skincare Facebook groep I know. Thank you so much Cassandra for finding cruelty free options. That is why I follow you.

[@chetnasingh2020]

The bean essence from mixsoon is also a good alternative to snail mucin Their bean cream is also really good

[@leaharvey5201]

Bean? Is it made from beans?😅

[@Kalidreamine]

AGREE ❤ I’m using the essence and it’s actually so good. my skin is usually combo but this winter it has been terribly dry. the bean essence literally saved my skin from peeling

[@user-bro0921]

Thank you for this!! I’m an ethical Vegan too and no way could I intentionally wear animal byproducts like that that came from harming any sentient beings. I’m excited to give that product and vegan brand a try ❤🙏🏼

[@ZSEROO]

I‘ve been using this product for two months now and it really helped with repairing my damaged skin barrier! (great for sensitive skin)

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Zero, thank you for commenting and sharing your results. I feel the same way and glad you are happy with this, makes me so happy.

[@wxggy1263]

I do know that the way the brand CosRX collects it is in like a dark room and they just move around on mesh and it is said that they are happy. Wether this is true or not is still not 100% true but also it is said that if they weren’t happy then the quality would be bad

[@morgianasartre6709]

I just don't believe that, it is impossible to harvest enough that way for mass production at that price and at those concentrations that they claim to have. The quality claim is also something I couldn't find any info on, except that there are specific types of snails that secrete toxins when stressed so they are not used for neither food nor cosmetics.

[@janew5550]

i just don't believe that. I go by the rule: if t sounds too good to be true - it is.

[@adibarahman3744]

Sorry no offence but a little information... snails love dark places to roam around and they don’t like sunlight /bright places....not to mention if snails are scared/stressed they release toxic mucin, which can't be used...so....

[@dmvfosterkittens]

I trust Cosrx with the snails.

[@livelife069]

​@@user-cp5js2be1v You could say that about ANY cruelty-free cosmetics or skincare in that case. Like, where do you draw the line?

[@softerhaze]

It's so cool how all these skincare scientists are discovering these things!!

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

I'm LOVING the Vegreen serum. It's even got peptides (plus copper peptide!) in it. And a much more pleasant application than snail mucin.

[@brandi1294]

Peptides don’t actually get into the skin.

[@livelife069]

I have it also but how can you tell what's in it? It's in some Asian type language which really tics me off! 🙄

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

@@brandi1294 Yes, they do. COLLAGEN doesn't get into the skin because it's too big. Peptides, which are mere fragments of proteins, are small enough to penetrate. Now the jury is still out on whether they do what manufacturers say they do once they're in there. Science is ongoing. At the very least, they are good hydrators, so there's no harm in using them, and many peptide products are inexpensive enough that you aren't wasting much money if it turns out they aren't as effective as advertised. Some brands, like Stratia, are even using "carrier" peptides, which help active peptides operate in a focused manner and get where they're going once they enter the skin.

[@brandi1294]

@@johnmichaelarnaud they don’t get past the top layers of the skin which is where they are needed to do what they claim they do. Sitting at the top just acts like a barrier to keep moisture in.

[@johnmichaelarnaud]

@@brandi1294Not all peptides are the same, so you can't paint them with a broad brush. They are different sizes. Some DO penetrate the skin. And those that might not can be formulated with penetration-enhancers or encapsulated to accompany carrier peptides to get down in there. I can't speak to every formulation on the market, and there are some that undoubtedly act only as humectants, but there is a lot of good research out there to support their use and efficacy. I'll just leave it at that.

[@jessicaelizabeth5396]

Stressed snails create the slime texture needed for these A lot of time they’re squeezed

[@scienceislove2014]

And considering the fact that some people can get allergic reaction from snail mucin.. that's a great option.. Bless you 💚🌱

[@Romethatibuiltinaday]

Yesssssss Yam Mucin! Sounds good!!! I'm into vegan skincare too cannot stand cruelty-yes products

[@livelife069]

@AikoHiraeth. I guess u wear plastic shoes? Hmm🤔. Great for the environment.

[@freudianslippers6567]

@@livelife069 What environment? It's already past the point of saving, we are heading toward 2 degrees warming.

[@A_Foolish_Arrangement]

There is no way I'm using it. Ever. Snails are friends not cosmetics products.

[@dearcupid.]

The brand CORSX doesn't harm the snails, they are happy in a dark room put on top of mesh to freely move around, if the snails are not happy then the mucin wouldn't be high quality CORSX is a cruelty free brand

[@morgianasartre6709]

@@dearcupid. That's just what they say, they have never demostrated it though and given all the info there is on snails and how much they actually secrete then it is not plausible at all for them to harvest enough for the concentrations they claim and at the pricepoint they have.

[@dearcupid.]

@Morgiana Sartre okay but they can't just lie about it. They would be in huge trouble

[@morgianasartre6709]

@@dearcupid. Who would really be checking? As far as I know cruety free is not a regulated term so it isn't illegal to lie about it, they don't have any third party cruelty-free certifications either. So no legal trouble with that. If they just never invite any influencers into their facilities to make videos about it - no issues with image and status either. So no, they can't get into trouble by just lying on their website. Brands have lied about and done more for less and gotten away with it, like Mario Badescu putting steroids in their products, paid off a lawsuit and silenced the whole thing, they are still around and apparently doing great with plenty of influencers endorsing their new "trendy" products.

[@UFO339]

​@@dearcupid. I'm pretty sure it's a lie There's no way they are able to produce so much product with less snail secretion

[@Squeebbles]

Omg you literally read my mind, Cass. I was actually wanting to ask you about phyto mucins from yams.

[@jeanjenniea]

Ur amazing!! Love u always! Thx 4 this!

[@petrichxr1711]

I love it when you show us vegan alternatives❤❤❤❤

[@wavewatcher_]

Bees have to be happy and healthy to create honey and vegans don’t eat or use honey products either. So, I’m not sure about all this.

[@timeddie3134]

😵‍💫

[@essaly7969]

Not really. They have to not be dying, sure, but industrial honey is harmful to the bees

[@butterflygirl7254]

As a vegan, to me it’s about not viewing animals as a resource and respecting them in their place. I know it gets iffy with bees, personally I stay away from most bee products but if I buy something on accident I don’t return it as it likely will just get thrown out.

[@Andy-xx3tt]

@@butterflygirl7254That’s taking it a little far though because it seems needlessly restrictive and where do you even draw the line? I understand not wanting to eat animals but using what’s already there or using animals for something they do instinctively (such as farm cats used for rodent control) doesn’t harm you or them. On farms, lactating cows need to be milked because their udders can become engorged and very painful. Since they need to be milked, why not consume that milk instead of wasting it or letting them suffer? Same with chickens, they’ll produce eggs with or without males, so why not eat their eggs instead of just letting them go bad? For eggs, milk, and even honey, you can make the argument that consumption is unnecessary because there are vegan alternatives *but* it completely dismisses the fact that those “better” alternatives may very well be produced through unethical means or be harmful to the environment in a different way. Coconut oil is popular among vegans yet it became highly controversial when it was discovered that many manufacturers were using trained monkeys to pick coconuts. Agave sweetener, a popular alternative to white sugar and honey, has also come under scrutiny because of sustainability concerns as well as exploitative labor practices.

[@Nai_is_Fly]

@@Andy-xx3ttWoah…I never looked at veganism from that standpoint! Personally, I’m all in support for being vegan and living without the use of animal products but from what you’re saying, if done ethically, we’re not actually contributing to the suffering of another animal(Wish animal cruelty wasn’t a concept known to man) and can actually be looked at as a natural way of living. Kind of like how certain species of fish feed on what’s left in a whale’s mouth. It comes at no negative cost to the whale and is actually beneficial for them. Thank you for providing me with this perspective☺️

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

I LOVE THIS STUFF. It is absolutely amazing 👏

[@minacadalso]

Loveeeee it girl, if you’re unsure it’s best to stay away is what I always say.

[@missbeaussie]

Literally was just discussing this in your comments..thank you for posting it. I have heard they only produce it if they are stressed and have been looking for an alternative.

[@mile_851]

It's actually when they are relaxed. When they are stressed it can be dangerous

[@lillytopaz2899]

Opposite. They can't use mucin excreted from stress.

[@missbeaussie]

@@lillytopaz2899 do you have a source for that info?

[@missbeaussie]

@@mile_851 either way not suitable for a vegan because the creatures are bred just for product.

[@lillytopaz2899]

@@missbeaussie google my dude

[@engine_erin]

I agree with your assessment 100%. The company that makes "not milk" is using an AI algorithm to help them take plant ingredients to make dupes for animal products. What we may not realize is that a lot of the compounds animals produce are also produced by plants, albeit in different quantities. The AI will come up with a "recipe" that details the quantities of specific ingredients that will replicate the chemical signatures of the desired animal products. I would love to see that technology put to work for skin care!

[@valeriaarriaga8903]

Girl I LOVE YOUUUU❤

[@Nonyabiz370]

Yay! I feel THE SAME WAY, with the same doubts/concerns regarding just how “cruelty-free” snail mucin actually is. Ethical vegan as well. I will certainly check this (truly) cruelty-free vegan alternative out. Thank you!

[@vegaxpunk]

I love snails and frogs and I wanna hug them

[@suzannesteele1275]

Excellent!! I'm with you on the moral front!: Thank you for sharing this product!

[@juliessevillatora501]

Ohhh yesss! Because I tried snail and I broke out in hives. Turns out im allergic but for my mom her skin did wonders with it!! I want to try that!

[@Kalidreamine]

i’m also allergic 😭 right now i’m using the mixsoon bean essence as an alternative and it’s working great

[@juliessevillatora501]

@@Kalidreamine yes thank you!!! Im so sad for our skin cause we can't be like the cool people lol but I'm glad someone is making alternatives

[@auroraschaffer607]

I am vegetarian, cruelty free, and love skincare so thank you for this info

[@loriefortson8071]

Now I gotta go out and buy this stuff! Thanks for letting me know this stuff exists. I’m not worried about the snails though … and I do live escargot!! Yum o

[@mimimelendez6594]

My face hated the cosrx snail mucin. I broke out badly and it didn’t stop until about 1 month after I stopped using it. I wanted to love it so bad too 😢

[@Squeebbles]

I've heard a lot of people learned they had an allergy, or at the very least a sensitivity, that way

[@lovememoreeeee]

There’s a link between ppl with a dust allergy and being allergic to snail mucin

[@mimimelendez6594]

@@lovememoreeeee well I am moderately allergic to dust so maybe it’s true. It was horrible. I will never try anything with snail mucin again. Thanks for the info.

[@BrianTurnerOfficial]

I love this thank you 🙏🏼

[@sharonkahan1079]

Thanks for being so conscious about animals and not supporting their use or abuse!!! ❤ #empathy

[@pc512bob07]

I’ve been wanting to try (vegan) mucin for a while now! Thank you for this. Quick question: where do plug the mucin in my skincare routine? Should I replace some products with the mucin. Are there actives I should avoid while using the mucin? Any help/recommendation would be much appreciated! 💙

[@FlowerPower1000]

Looking forward to hearing about the results you got from using this product. ♥️

[@No12559]

Now I gotta know which snails they use so I can keep them as pets. I already love snails as pets but the added benefit of their mucin is just.. Amazing.

[@essaly7969]

The mucin they use is purified. If you used random mucin collected from a snail you could end up with a bad skin reaction.

[@lisal.1114]

When I was 8 I did put a snail on my face, were I usally had little white pimples, they never came back for years, but it was weird to have snail on your face while driving a bike.😅

[@kateliness2]

I'd love to try this!! I havent ever tried a snail mucin serum either before for the same reasons.

[@jihokimsaved1761]

omg, i get this as a freebie and its really good. i just picked up the sachet of it a while ago to know what the brand is, so that i can buy it in the future 🤣 my face feels so soft and smooth after using this just once.

[@pattycarljackson]

I tried the peach slices snail toner and I absolutely loved it helped with my redness and overall hydration if they made this into a toner like that one is I’d definitely try it and if it was just as affordable.

[@laguvids]

ooo great! i'm glad there's an option now, vegan that is, that have the same benefits of the snail mucin. i totally agree with you on the ambiguity/uncertainty on the snails being harmed or not. thank you Cassandra 🤍

[@EchaKiut]

I cant live without snail skincare. My dry crackass skin slurp those instantly

[@Sourpatches]

Ever since I read Animorphs, snail and slugs have freaked me out. But I’ve wanted to try this so bad.

[@katepham1919]

A good alternative if you don’t want your try snail mucin is the mixsoon bean essence, it has a similar texture and benefits to the cosrx snail mucin!

[@chelsealee9459]

I immediately ordered, thanks

[@snoozyheart]

take this with a grain of salt, but my mom worked in a cosmetics company where they produced snail products. there it was said that the manufacturer of the mucin had the snails crawl on a sandpaper like surface to collect the mucin. i dont know about you, but thats enough for me personally to not buy snail related products. love that there's a cruelty free vegan alternative out there now!

[@barathikrishnamurthy]

This one is awesome 😎

[@user-jn2eo5bj2r]

Mission bean essence is also a great alternative that hydrates and exfoliates skim

[@TrendyLimitless]

Finally, I only use cruelty free products and so everyone raving about Snail mucin and I was like yeah not for me.

[@antarcticagreenland2703]

I love that borage lotion

[@Boudicaisback]

Im not vegan but ive always been a fierce protector of bugs and insects because they are so important and to see people concerned about snails being stressed out makes me happy

[@aestheticvibe8616]

Me and my brother have a snail farm where we take care of snails and rescue some of them that are injured or shells are cracked. I honestly can use snail mucin because I am allergic to it

[@cyne_]

No matter what people say , snail products don't work for me. My skin just becomes irritated.

[@minnie.-.l]

Yay I always loved your videos and never knew you were vegan. I recently started being vegetarian(almost 3 months) and i also wanted skincare that was vegan and animal cruelty free. Im gonna try this!

[@ChristinaCandy-wv9cn]

@CassandraBankson there is a bean version also “mixsoon bean essence”

[@user-rs1bw8br3o]

The picture you use of tha "Washingmachine" is in fact A Snail saving dutch invention. That is the perfect way to harvest snail-slime without harming the animals.

[@angelasuezanne1736]

I absolutely love the CosRX snail mucin❤️I have dry skin and it makes my face feel smooth and plump and hydrated😍

[@artaleasham4105]

I always feel so incredibly bad when its snail season and I 100% accidently step on snails. I cry in those moments because I don't do it on purpose and it's such a small animal 😢

[@creepy-kitty]

My sis when she was a child and it was lady bug season would have lady bug funerals when they'd start to gather in our windows as their final spot and my mom was giving lady bug funerals like crazy 😅

[@livelife069]

I mean, each to their own but some of you on here are just acting overly dramatic. Come on! Get real. Nothing & no one is perfect. Don't be such a bleeding heart. It's almost like you are preforming for everyone. Like, how old are you? 🙄

[@artaleasham4105]

@@livelife069 old enough to know that every life matters. In time you too will understand. Or not. It depends on if you want to educate yourself.

[@avilesandres]

I rather use a product with Aloe Vera, same consistency and great for the skin

[@mimiBreal]

hada labo premium gokujyun lotion is a great alternative

[@katgidds14]

Im a vegan with pet snails who are very well cared for. I let one slime around my face once. Curious to let them do it again to see if it makes any difference to rosacea.

[@marishasveganworld2240]

Wow! Interesting. Didn’t know you were vegan! 💚💚💚 Thank you for not paying for unnecessary animal abuse.

[@sas.tronaut5055]

what about honey? collecting honey doesnt hurt bees. i know youre vegan but the logic in this video compared to what youve said previously confuses me

[@sas.tronaut5055]

and im not saying one way is bad and one is good im just a little confused

[@TC-ku4vv]

She cited research that said it comes from stress and stated her own confusion about it

[@sas.tronaut5055]

@@TC-ku4vv that doesnt make a whole lot of sense, bees make honey in the wild, too.

[@dontmindme6969]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sleepydaimyo7383]

There's also a chance it doesn't work well with your skin anyway - allergies or no, some people have reported an increase in millia when using snail mucin.

[@mabby5615]

The cosrx snail muscine has done wonders for my partners eczema.

[@Glowenby_Batiste]

My dad is in the snail mucin industry and told me how they get it. The snails basically crawl on a mesh sheet in the dark and the mucin drips down. It doesn’t hurt the snail they just do their snail things. 🐌 BUT, the company my dad is in bought these machines to make the process go quicker. I’m guessing it spins like a washing machine and the snails crawl on it faster?

[@annacobb1140]

They use a chemical to "arouse" the snail. They chemically turn on the snails. I love it

[@kristyannd36]

Thank you for sharing! I use 🐌 I didn't know they tumble them In a washer machine 😮...thanks for introducing veegreen (idk if I spelt it correctly) so what's yams and how is the ingredient made for it?

[@sendlocation8476]

@ CASSANDRA BANKSON Does Snail Mucin cause a shiny plastic glaze film on top of skin? I’m having a problem when I look at my face under light I can see this disgusting shiny film. Do you experience the same? How can I make this stop when applying products?

[@meshid1334]

Thank youuu

[@ianmaem]

I ddnt know they were putting them in washing machines! I thought they just let the snails glide around and get the trail of secretions

[@morgianasartre6709]

Washing machines, pouring acid on them and stuff like that to stimulate secretion, they don't produce that much under normal conditions.

[@livelife069]

​@@morgianasartre6709 Oh puuuleeez! Ur being ridiculous! Where DO you get your info? The Enquirer? 🙄🙄🙄

[@devvandyke1195]

Heyyy vegan queen coming in with the alternatives for us, hell yea!

[@k1a9l9i2]

Cool! I'm also vegan and have been wondering about an alternative.

[@leanneanthony7804]

Thanks

[@ichimelody88]

I am not gonna use snail product no matter what they say. Go cruelty free!!

[@tarushisharma5755]

Does glycerin work the same way?

[@mile_851]

For the texture? Kind of. But they don't do exactly the same. Either way, there is glycerin in almost every serum and moisturizer and even in some toners, so you don't need to buy a separate product just for the glycerin

[@briannajustina14]

All that skincare girl do a give away !

[@bonnie1303]

Yams do have that gooey slimy thing going on - you can make DIY lube from yams 😂

[@tanukifox8041]

lubricant for a car... right?

[@amumugrl]

it took me months to realise that the product was made of ACTUAL snail mucin 😭

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

How..? It says by Cosrx for example specifically it's 96% or 92% snail mucin.. What else should it be?

[@zneaznippy6044]

omg you vegan too? thank youu🌱

[@aishalimame3989]

yeah she said it like 10 times

[@martinav4086]

Can we have a review of the new Dermatica non-prescription products please? I see them on the shelf in the background. I have been planning to try some of them but I’d like to know if especially the cleansers are worth it ♥️ Ta

[@LashmiPegu]

Is Cosrx snail musin and essence safe during pregnancy? Please do lemme know

[@dorisnwanne1139]

Nope! Thank you I will stay with CosrX snail mucin thank you

[@Lua-um4gz]

I’m curious if you eat rucola cause every time I buy it there are dead snails in it

[@BayouTottedHue]

There is always a vegan alternative for anything 💚💚💚

[@HarryDunlopClark]

I think there has to be a line drawn somewhere with the whole vegan thing. For example, driving. When driving, you are killing hundreds and hundreds of bugs. We see them splattered all over the front of the vehicle. Same for walking. We will be standing on ants and all sorts of other similar things. Now I understand that snails are not actually insects, but my point still stands. The line needs to be drawn somewhere. Of course, the most sensible thing would be for everyone to make their own line, but I get the impression that being part of the vegan community, you are almost being watched and judged by other vegans. “I’m a better vegan than you” kinda thing. It leads to things like this, where you actually feel that it is ethically acceptable, but the peer pressure and fear of judgment make you choose against using it; rather than actually deciding based on your own assessment of the ethics around that particular product.

[@timeddie3134]

100% imagine wanting to do something but being afraid of what someone you don't know thinks, even when nothing was harmed. seems really like a hive mind mentality, do as I do or you suck lol idk.

[@essaly7969]

Of course, everyone kills insects just by walking etc, that's why there is "as far as is possible and practicable" in the most commonly accepted description of veganism. Medical treatments are also tested on animals, and it would be wild for someone to refuse life-saving medication just for this. But tbh, vegan or not, everyone draws their own line at a different point. Some people would refuse to eat cats or dogs. Some people would refuse to eat horses. Some people would refuse to eat cows. Vegans try to refuse anything that is linked to animal exploitation, but I'm sure most of them don't think eating oysters or using snail mucin products is as bad as eating pigs. I agree that some of them should take a step back and realize that there is no need to be 'perfect' in their consumption choices. But snail mucin is not a necessity so it's still commendable to avoid it if it goes against your morals.

[@livelife069]

@HarryDunlopClark You are absolutely right! I agree wholeheartedly! Yay!👏👏👏 @

[@19Rena96]

snail mucus is not a necessity .. 🙄

[@hunterofartemis4436]

Me, a etomteolgist (bug scientist) would NEVER use snail mucous I’ve been asked by many beauty brands to help with farming it I’ve have LAWAYS said no. I have a bug and insect preserve that I run so it would just go against everything I worked toward

[@tanukifox8041]

i swear ive seen you so many times before

[@hunterofartemis4436]

@@tanukifox8041 thank you?

[@Jason-rl9gf]

My snails live in my backyard, if they're going to stay on my land they need to work.

[@ekko5195]

I just wanna say the snail mucin from corsx is cruelty free and doesn't harm the snails, as someone who doesn't use animal tested or cruelty products I do use corsx because I've done research and the snails are left on a mesh to roam around in a comfortable environment then take back home so if you are a person who doesn't like when animals are harmed for products but also wanna try snail mucin I'd recommend you get it from corsx

[@orangeandyoghurt]

Btw: People who are allergic to dust mites should not use snail mucin. Learned it the hard way after my acne flared up (word correct?) several times. I stumbled upon a comment and only then made the connection to the new product. Can't remember the reasoning behind it though...

[@evergreenmag2819]

The Cosrx one did absolutely nothing for my skin, in fact, i feel like it made my skin a little bit dark

[@vice8063]

I’m allergic to seafood/shellfish and I’m scared to use this lol

[@morgianasartre6709]

Snails have nothing to do with seafood, but the mucin does cross-react with dust mite allergies.

[@KTCC13]

Do they use pesticides or chemical fertilizer when producing the yams? Where are the yams being sourced? I’m not trying to be an ass, I just want to check all the boxes you know?

[@sarahcox215]

Can’t we just all get our own pet snails and ensure their happiness and grab some off of the tank?

[@rachelmurtagh1111]

everytime i use a snail mucin i get lil bumps on my forehead

[@kidnpn]

I heard that with the Cosrx snail mucin they put snails on mesh sheets in a dark room and let them slide around on the mesh and then they collected the mucin that’s left on the mesh from the snails without harming them,(I heard it from James welsh,but correct me if I’m wrong) I hope all the companies that makes products that have snail mucin in it have a way of getting the mucin without harming the snails,cause they’re so many more ways to get them without harming or stressing them

[@engine_erin]

I am not sure about cosrx, but a lot of these companies kill the snails after they are done with them (as opposed to releasing them), so they can sell them to restaurants. This might be fine for some people, but it might not align with the values of people who are looking for the "cruelty free" label.