If you know how great essences are for your skin, this would be the next logical question to ask to ensure you get all the beauty benefits. Dr. Farhang explained her preferred application method and the science behind her recommendations.
Apart from snail mucin, one of the main components of snail mucin essence is hyaluronic acid. According to Dr. Farhan, “This is a product that we often say, ‘Yes, you can apply it to your wet face and then apply a moisturizer on top of that to optimize your hydration ability, because the hyaluronic acid draws in moisture.’
But, she added, “If you have dry skin and live in a dry climate like I live in Arizona, your skin can become dehydrated. Your skin can’t draw water out, so you’re basically taking water away from your own dehydrated skin. That’s why I say apply it on a damp face. It doesn’t have to be wet.”
In fact, Dr. Farhan advises against applying this on a wet face, considering this an “oil and water phenomenon.” Instead, she recommends after washing your face, lightly (lightly!) pat it dry and leave it slightly damp, then apply snail mucin and other skin care.
But wait, that’s not all! If you are a fan of facial tools, COSRX Snail Mucin is the perfect medium to provide your skin with the smooth glide it needs and prevent it from being pulled or damaged. Dr. Farhan says you can use tools like gua sha, a jade roller, or the cult-favorite Solwave skin care wand, which she “loves” a lot.
