Korean skincareis currently taking the world by storm.

One of the most surprising ingredients to many K-beauty newcomers, however, is snail mucin.

What exactly is snail mucin, and where does it come from?

a small brown snail on a leaf

In an interview withByrdie, Austin-based dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain describes the skin benefits of stress-induced snail mucin.

What are the skincare benefits of snail mucin?

And glycolic acid naturally exfoliates and boosts collagen regeneration which is your best defense against signs of aging.

A snail crawls over green moss

a woman touches her clear skin