Japan beauty treatment offers slime power : an opportunity for malacologist and snail breeder.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/World/2013/07/14/Japan-beauty-treatment-offers-slime-power.aspx

 

Slime from snails helps remove old cells, heal the skin after sun burn and moisturise it. In this way, you can have 100% pure snail essence directly on the skin.  Snail slime is believed to have an anti-ageing effect on human skin, and some cosmetics are already sold with essence of escargot.