Helix Complex®,  a snail mucus microfiltrated for cosmetics application.

Helix Complex® is obtained by microfiltration of snail mucus in order to propose a 100% pure and natural product.

This cosmetic ingredient has many properties for skincare. The active substances from snail mucus have moisturizing, nourishing, exfoliating action and promote tissues regeneration and protection.

Helix Complex® is developed by the University of Ferrara (Italy). Their research has also shown that Helix Complex® is able to protect the skin from pollution (scientific publication on request).

Helix Complex is rich in active ingredients such as allantoin, glycolic acid and hyaluronic acid.

Allantoin has soothing, repairing, regenerating and healing properties. It fights against free radicals, stimulates cell renewal and promotes the healing of small skin lesions. This active ingredient is very useful in limiting the aging process of the skin.

As for glycolic acid, with its peeling effect, it eliminates dead cells on the surface of the skin, which allows better oxygenation of the skin. It helps to regain the luminosity of the epidermis and promotes the attenuation of wrinkles, pigmentation spots, acne, scars.

This raw material is perfectly suitable for cosmetic products (treatment of burns, acne, skin aging, etc.) or for medical devices for external use.

Thanks to its bioavailability and concentration in active ingredients, Helix Complex® can be used in soothing functional formulations.

Helix Complex® 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 Complex® can be integrated:

  • In cosmetic products
  • In medical devices for external use

 

On request we can supply you with our:

  • Specification sheet