For most of us aging is not fun and we will do almost anything to slow down the process. One of our knowledgeable formulators has been insisting on creating a product with "snail secretion" yes, you read that correctly. It is the newest rage in aging skin care. She formulated this amazing moisturizing facial serum and we started sending samples of it out with orders. I was hesitant to list it until we started getting lots of requests for it. Not only does it contain that lovely secretion but it also contains vitamin c, hyaluronic acid, blue algae extract, aloe, cucumber extract, niacinamide, sour cherry extract, vitamin e and much more. It is a serum so it is lighter than a cream yet very moisturizing. It will help your skin maintain a healthy , plumped and smooth glow. As for those of you wondering why snail secretion, here is your answer: Snails have survived extreme environmental conditions for over 600 million years! Their ability to survive this long is evolutionary and has resulted in the development of an original defense mechanism A complex secretion that helps snails rapidly repair any damage caused to its body. Although snail may appear weak and fragile, they have been able to survive due to this incredible ability to regenerate their organs! Escargot, or Helix lucorum, are large, air breathing, land snails. They are generally found in central Italy and in Western Europe, from Yugoslavia through the Crimea and down through Turkey. Snail Secretion Extract G provides strong antioxidant activity in formulations by inhibiting Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) generation and protecting the skin against subsequent free radical damage. It improves the synthesis of structural elements, such as collagen and elastin while also protecting against their degradation. Additionally, the enzymatic activity helps reduce inflammation. FSS Snail Secretion Extract G is also capable of enhancing the barrier function of the skin, helping maintain optimal moisture levels inFor soft, glowing, smooth, plumped, hydrated and healthy skin. 2 fl ounces. Highly nourishing serum is lighter than a cream. Snail secretion is said to be highly beneficial to aging skin because of its ability protect the skin and improve its structural elements. Contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin c, cucumber extract, triglycerides and much more.