Snail secretion cream may speed skin recovery after laser
NCT ID NCT07442422
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a skincare cream containing a snail-derived ingredient (SCA) to see if it helps facial skin heal faster after a laser treatment. Twenty-four adults received the active cream on one side of their face and a plain moisturizer on the other. The researchers measured healing by looking at skin under a special microscope and checking for redness, moisture loss, and pigment changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a skincare cream containing 40% secretion of SCA (a snail-derived ingredient)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to speed up skin healing and reduce redness or pigment changes after laser procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, early study with only 24 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the product is only for recovery after a specific laser treatment, not a cure for any disease.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Huashan Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040, China