Why are Achatina snails useful, properties, photos and reviews

Achatina are giant snails, one of the largest among molluscs. The homeland of these creatures is Africa. Nowadays snails are widespread all over the world. In Asian and African countries, they are considered pests, since molluscs destroy reed crops. And in Russia they are kept on special farms and at home. The benefits and harms of Achatina snails are well known to cosmetologists. The secret secreted by these creatures has useful properties.

What does the Achatina snail look like

The snail Achatina fulica belongs to the class of gastropods and is found in its natural habitat only in regions with tropical climates. The maximum size can reach 30 cm in length, and the weight is 500 g. True, most representatives of the species cannot boast of such parameters. Individuals kept as pets most often weigh 100-200 g.

Snails have large cone-shaped shells that twist in different directions. Moreover, the number of turns depends on age: the older the Achatina, the more turns on its shell. At the front end of the body, there are several pairs of tentacles of different lengths.

These creatures are interesting in that they are hermaphrodites, that is, they have both male and female organs and can self-fertilize. Snails lay eggs every few months. Each clutch contains up to 300 eggs.

Types of snails Achatina

About a hundred species of giant snails live in nature. Among the most common and useful species for humans, which are most often born as pets, Achatina fulica and Achatina reticulata are distinguished. Their features:

1. Achatina Fulika snail differs in a variegated color of the shell, which can change shades depending on the nutritional characteristics. The soft body is colored brown and brown, and has noticeable bumps on the skin. These helpful creatures are very slow, prefer a quiet rest in secluded corners, and caring for them is very simple.
2. Achatina reticulata snail more mobile and active, often trying to consider what is happening around, raising her head. It has a beautiful shell, decorated with a pattern of dots and stripes. The soft body is dark brown or black.

The composition of the mucus of the Achatina snail

The snail mucus, which has beneficial properties, is a translucent viscous liquid. Gastropods need it in order to protect the sole from friction and facilitate the process of movement. In addition, the use of Achatina snail mucus in cosmetology lies in the fact that it acts as a wound-healing agent. The substances included in its composition are capable of restoring a damaged snail shell.

The snail secret includes useful components:

1. Collagen - a useful protein that preserves the natural elasticity and firmness of the dermis.
2. Allantoin - An antioxidant that fights free radicals and activates regenerative processes. Allantoin is essential for snails to protect and repair the shell.
3. Elastin... The Achatina snail, whose mucus includes elastin, is beneficial for the facial skin in keeping the dermis smooth and firm.
4. Vitamins A, B, E, C.
5. Peptides... They serve as protection against bacteria that can cause skin diseases.
6. Glycolic acid... It is necessary for cleansing the dermis from dead cells and impurities.
7. Lectins - natural cleanser.

Useful properties of Achatina snails

The Akhata snail has been serving humans for hundreds of years. The use of mucus allows:

• rejuvenate the skin;
• reduce expression wrinkles, including around the eyes;
• get rid of skin diseases;
• moisturize and regenerate the skin;
• lighten pigmentation;
• heal scars.

The benefits and harms of Achatina snails were appreciated by cosmetologists. Antibacterial snail mucus does not harm human skin, as it is hypoallergenic, and therefore its properties are effectively used in the production of cosmetics. At home, the substance is used for rejuvenation, as well as as a means of traditional medicine against bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections, to combat psoriasis and varicose veins. In addition, it has analgesic properties.

The meat of Achatina snails also brings benefits, the use of which helps to eliminate problems of the gastrointestinal tract. And thanks to the potassium content, the product has the ability to relieve stress and normalize the state of the nervous system.

How to use Achatina snails in cosmetology

African Achatina are the only species of giant snails that are used in cosmetology. The mucus of other molluscs does not have similar regenerative properties. It helps to cope with acne and inflammation, peeling and dryness, to protect the skin from loss of elasticity and firmness, restoring them. In addition, thanks to the secret of snails, you can smooth wrinkles, tighten enlarged pores, and fight age spots.

The basis of mucus is water and mucin protein. Thanks to him, the use of Achatina in cosmetology is invaluable. This biologically active substance activates the synthesis of collagen, hyaluronic acid in the skin, and also eliminates toxic substances. In this case, not only the epidermis is exposed to mucin, but also the deep layers. Snail protein does not cause any harm to health.

Facial massage with Achatina

Of particular benefit is body and face massage with Achatina snails. This procedure is usually performed in beauty salons. With its help, you can improve the outflow of lymph, relax muscles, and restore skin elasticity.

Large individuals are selected for massage and peeling of the face with Achatina snails. Their soft bodies produce special wave-like movements that affect the human skin, improving blood flow. The procedure is harmless, hypoallergenic and can be performed on patients with sensitive skin.

Before the massage with Achatina snails, the skin of a person, as well as the body of the mollusk, is cleansed. Then they spread Achatina on the face so that it moves along the massage lines.

The duration of the sessions can be 10-30 minutes. The useful secret secreted by snails is left on the face for another 10-15 minutes. It is then washed off the skin and a cream containing mucin is applied to consolidate the moisturizing and rejuvenating effect.

The number of procedures depends on the condition of the skin. If the purpose of a snail massage is to eliminate skin problems, then usually 10-15 sessions are performed with an interval of 2 days. Rejuvenating massage is done once every 10-15 days to maintain the effect. At home, you can do it up to 3 times a week.

Snail Slime Masks

Snail mucin masks are used if the skin needs moisturizing and nutrition. Their beneficial properties are expressed in improving turgor, smoothing mimic and deep wrinkles, lightening pigmentation, scars and stretch marks, healing wounds and burns. The products will tighten the skin, freshen up the complexion and fight dark circles under the eyes. Cosmetologists advise adding other useful components to the secret of snails. Such formulations cannot bring harm, since they do not provoke the appearance of redness and rash.

Banana firming mask

Has moisturizing, nourishing, whitening properties. To prepare it you need:

1. Take half a ripe banana and chop it until puree.
2. Add a teaspoon of snail mucus and half a teaspoon of sour cream. The fatter it is, the better.
3. Mix the components well.
4. Cleanse the face, apply the mixture for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm milk. You can use this tool once every 2 days.

Snail mask with vitamin E

To make such a mask yourself, you need:

1. Collect 5 ml (1 tsp) of snail mucin.
2. Add vitamins A and E each capsule, as well as 5 ml of warm milk.
3. After mixing all the ingredients, add 1 tsp. corn starch.
4. After cleansing the skin, apply a vitamin mixture on it and keep it for 10-15 minutes.
5. Wash off with warm water.

The benefits of Achatina snail mucus face masks are to nourish and tighten the skin, smooth and improve color. You can resort to them no more than 2 times a week, so as not to harm the epidermis.

Rejuvenating oatmeal mask

The basis is oatmeal, ground in a coffee grinder. The mask recipe is simple:

1. Pour ground flakes into a warm decoction of a string or chamomile (20 ml is needed).
2. Add 1 tsp. snail secret.
3. After mixing all the ingredients, gently apply to problem areas: forehead, nasolabial triangle, around the eyes. Action time - 20 minutes.
4. After this time, wash off the product. It is good to use warm water or herbal tea.

Useful properties of the mask are indispensable for problem skin, the presence of deep wrinkles. 10-15 sessions eliminate blackheads and acne, tighten enlarged pores and improve facial contours. You can apply it daily.

How to collect slime from a snail for making masks

Collecting snail mucus is a simple procedure that does not cause any harm to the mollusk. To complete it, you need to take a teaspoon. After touching the snail so that its body activates the production of mucin, you must carefully scrape it off the flat sole. Such actions do not deliver painful sensations to snails. In 10-15 minutes, you can collect up to a teaspoon of the substance. This volume is enough to prepare the mask.

Achatina treatment at home

The medicinal properties of Achatina snails have been appreciated since the time of Hippocrates. Their meat has long been used to treat anemia and other diseases. And mucus was used for burns and non-healing wounds. The benefits of giant snails are such that after World War II, farms began to be created for their cultivation. Now shellfish are successfully used to combat cellulite, varicose veins, psoriasis.

Achatina against cellulite

Thanks to the action of snail secretions, the skin becomes smooth and clean. This property is used to combat cellulite. If you treat problem areas of the body correctly and do not exceed the permissible number of procedures, then they will not bring any harm.

Dealing with orange peel with snail mucin is easy. The visible effect can be achieved within one month. It is important to perform anti-cellulite massage regularly, three times a week. He will not cause harm. During the procedures, snails are placed on a problem area, for example, on the stomach or thighs. The exposure continues for 15 minutes.

Achatina in the fight against varicose veins

The healing properties of massage help fight varicose veins. Before carrying out it, thoroughly clean the areas that will be exposed. The snail is also washed under running water, after which it is placed on the body and allowed to move. After 10-15 minutes, the procedure is completed, and the remaining mucus is rubbed into the skin with massage movements for 15-20 minutes. The rest of the healing substance is washed off with water.

Snail psoriasis treatment

The beneficial effect of the substance secreted by snails on human skin is used to heal psoriasis. People who suffer from this disease are advised to have these creatures as pets. While observing them, the nervous system relaxes, stress conditions are relieved. But the main benefit lies in the effect on the rash. Cosmetologists advise putting Achatina on them every day. Snail massage has the ability to relieve peeling and dryness, accelerate regenerative processes. Those who experience discomfort from touching snails can collect the substance they produce and rub into the affected areas of the body.

Possible harm to Achatina and contraindications

The beneficial properties of Achatina are available to everyone who does not disdain these creatures. There are practically no contraindications for anti-aging and healing procedures. They can bring harm only if a person has an allergic reaction to the components of the Achatin secretion. To avoid unpleasant consequences, a small amount should be applied to the wrist before using it. After 20-30 minutes, you need to check if there are any rashes, itching. If these signs of allergic reactions are absent, Achatin can be used without any harm to health. If irritation, redness appears, it is necessary to consult with a dermatologist about the advisability of such procedures.

How to grow Achatina at home

Homemade Achatina reach a size of 25 cm. They should be purchased from trusted breeders or in specialized stores. A spacious terrarium is required to keep such a pet. Its volume must be at least 20 liters.

The clam house must be provided with ventilation holes for air circulation, as well as equipped with a food container and a lid to prevent the pet from walking around the house on its own.

The bottom of the terrarium should be covered with special soil. This is a prerequisite for growing Achatina, since snails sleep in it, use it for food, and lay eggs. Normal sand, sawdust or stones are not suitable. Better to use moss, peat, coconut substrate.

How to care for Achatina

These exotic creatures do not require special care. It is enough to keep the terrarium clean, daily washing away dirt from its walls with hot water and changing the soil as necessary.

Domestic snails need water treatments. It is advisable to equip their dwellings with shallow pools. And the pets themselves need to regularly arrange a warm shower. Holding the Achatina snail over the sink, wash it with a stream of water. The duration of the procedure is no more than 3 minutes.

The main components of the Achatina diet are lettuce, herbs, vegetables, and cereal shoots. Gastropods can be fed with carrots and pulp of cucumbers or pumpkins, tomatoes and zucchini, apples, pears, bananas, apricots, strawberries and other fruits. Soft food must be cut into pieces, and hard food must be grated or chopped with a blender. An important part of the Achatina diet is mineral supplements rich in calcium.

The pet must be provided with clean water.Access to it should be constant, since gastropods drink it and take water procedures. The video with the Achatina snail demonstrates how important water is for this creature.

Conclusion

The benefits and harms of Achatina snails have been studied by cosmetologists and dermatologists. The appearance of mollusks is such that it is difficult for them to compete in attractiveness with other pets. These terrarium dwellers are more likely to be associated with alien creatures than with pets. The miraculous properties of Mucin Achatina are such that at home they can successfully replace expensive salon procedures.

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