Would you believe that snail goo could help cure your fine lines and wrinkles? Believe it or not, Elcina, a very popular skin and wrinkle cream is derived from snail secretions!
It’s reported that Chilean snail farm workers would find that cuts and scrapes on their hands healed more quickly than average, which led in turn to the discovery that the secretions of the Helix Aspera Muller snail were responsible. Wow – a wrinkle snail miracle!
In scientific studies, the wrinkle snail itself was found to be able to quickly rebuild its own shell and skin when damaged. Further research eventually led to the development of a topical skin cream which, through the same rejuvenating properties, is reported to quickly improve and erase fine lines and wrinkles. It is said to also work well to reduce stretch marks, scars, acne and fade age spots.
Since it is derived from a natural source, Elcina cream appeals to many who prefer not to add too many artificial chemicals to their skin.
It is all natural, organic and hypoallergenic and is actually made up of 80% natural snail goo! Allantoin, the next ingredient in Elcina, is the natural chemical that helps the snail regrow it’s shell and is also a powerful anti-oxidant. As you know, anti-oxidants help to fight off the free radicals that can cause skin damage in the first place.
Other natural ingredients in Elcina include collagen, elastin and glycolic acid. It also contains Vitamins A and C which have also been proven to help maintain healthy skin.
One thing that Elcina cream does not contain is any moisturizers so the manufacturers recommend that users apply a daily cream to add moisture. It is non greasy, absorbs quickly into your skin and won’t stain clothing.
As with most wrinkle creams it is quite concentrated and only a small amount is applied daily.
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