Yes, snail mucin CAN cause breakouts! And yes, I’ll speak about it EVERY winter, because that’s when cases of bad flareups from this product start piling up.
Before the snail mucin fans come for me, hear me out 👇
Snail mucin is great for hydration and may help with fine lines. But its benefits for acne aren’t well proven, research there is still pretty limited.
Why you might be breaking out from snail mucin
• If you’re allergic to dust mites (very common in people with atopic dermatitis), snail mucin can sometimes cross-react and mess with your skin barrier. Once the barrier is damaged, any pre-existing skin issue (including acne) can flare.
• Using it on dry skin can also harm the barrier. It’s packed with humectants like hyaluronate, allantoin, and glycolic acid (yes, that’s a humectant too), which can pull water out of your skin and trigger a tight, itchy, bumpy rash.
• Overusing it can create a cosy environment for fungal infections, leading to “fungal acne” (technically pityrosporum folliculitis).
• Snail mucin is rich in growth factors, which can increase breakouts in some people, similar to how dairy can trigger acne for some.
How to lower your risk of breaking out
• If you have atopic dermatitis, always patch test any new product first, including snail mucin.
• If your skin barrier is already compromised, only use snail mucin with a ceramide-based moisturiser.
• Stick to a max of two pumps on clean, damp face and neck.
• Don’t apply it on dry skin.
• If you’re acne-prone, pair it with an active like salicylic acid or an AHA to help reduce the chance of breakouts.
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