India, Oct. 13 -- If you are a skincare aficionado, we are sure you might have heard the 'K-beauty' word plenty of times. Korean skincare, or K-beauty for short, has been a buzzing trend in the Indian beauty market owing to it promise of offeringglass-like skin. Snail mucin is one of many such Korean skincare products. A staple in Korean beauty routines, snail mucin (also called snail secretion filtrate) has become a global sensation, appearing in serums, creams, masks, and even cleansers. But what makes this slimy skincare material becoming a go-to for beauty experts and celebrities?

Snail mucin is a naturally secreted substance that snails produce to protect and repair their own skin and shells. It is harvested in an ethical, cruelty-f...