BYOMA Unveils Vegan ‘Glass Skin’ Serum Without Snail Mucin

BYOMA has introduced a vegan version of a popular skincare product at Boots, promising “glass skin” without snail mucin. The Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum uses a mucin derived from Japanese roots and plants to plump the skin, reduce water loss, and strengthen skin barrier function. The serum also contains plant-based peptides and hyaluronic acid for increased moisture content. Reviews have hailed the product as a “gamechanger” that delivers on its promises.

The beauty industry often uses animals like snails for products like snail mucin, claiming it is cruelty-free despite the stressful extraction methods. It takes a significant number of snails to produce enough mucin to meet demand, leading to varying quality in skincare products. Other animal-derived ingredients like collagen from cows or salmon sperm DNA are also common in anti-ageing products, highlighting the exploitation of animals for profit in the beauty industry.