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Snail mucin is a skincare product derived from snail slime.
  • Amazon had a record-breaking holiday week. 
  • A serum made with snail mucus was one of the best-selling products on Amazon.
  • Snail mucin has gained popularity on TikTok as a skincare product.

One of the top-selling products on Amazon is made from snail slime.

That's right. The mollusk's sludge trails are a hot commodity in skincare. And a serum made with snail mucus helped the retail giant make record sales this month.