Just in case you were thinking about using the duckface; we wanted to make sure that you do not use it at the same time as snail face, well unless you like snails in your open mouth then carry on.

The secretions from snails apparently contain components that are said to have anti-aging and skin rejuvenation properties, something that was discovered several decades ago when it was noted that scars on the hands of escargot farmers handling the snails seemed to heal unusually well, according to the article in RocketNews24.



Now, “essence of escargot” is a popular ingredient in beauty creams around the world. Snail extract is also considered to be effective for moisturizing skin and alleviating skin conditions like burns and rashes as well as regular sunburn.



The celeb escargot course uses extract from helix aspera muller snails grown in Switzerland on organic feed in the actual treatment, and the “live snail facial” is actually an additional option you can select on top of the regular escargot treatment. According to a Ci:z.Labo spokesperson, the snails on your face feel a little ticklish at first, but they gradually start to stick onto your skin and after a while, they feel nice and cool on your face. Umm, okay, I think I’ll take their word for it and not try it myself in this case.

Like most beauty treatments, the escargot regimen doesn’t come cheap, with the 60 minute regular course priced at 24,150 yen (US$240) and the additional live snail experience option costing another 10,500 yen (US$100).