Helix Med® is a snail mucus filtrate with antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Helix Med® contains a proteic fraction from snail mucus that has been identified for its antimicrobial properties.

It is an ingredient specifically indicated for liquid formulations with antibacterial and antiviral effects.

It stimulates the immune system and prevents microbial infections caused by the most common bacteria that make the healing process longer.

Helix Med® is effective for the treatment of skin disorders of bacterial or viral origin such as inflammatory acne or herpes labialis.

Helix Med® comes in liquid form: it can be stored at room temperature, in its original packaging, with a Best Before Date (BBD) of 24 months.

For what type of use?

Helix Med® can be integrated:

  • In medical devices

 

Helix Med® is developed by the University of Ferrara (Italy). Their research work has demonstrated its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties (see figure 1).

Figure 1: Demonstration of the anti-bacterial properties of Helix Med®. The bacterial load is reduced by 50% 10 hours after treatment.

 

On request we can supply you with our:

  • Specification sheet