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Giant Snail Beauty Treatments (UPDATE)

These Slimy Slugs are Part of a New Skin Treament

— December 6, 2013 — Fashion
We've seen small snails used as a spa treatment, but how about using these huge snails as a snail beauty treatment? This new Russian facial treatment chucks small snails out in favor of giant African Land snails. The bigger the snail, the more surface is covered, so now you don't need three or snails crawling around your face, you can just have one big one.

This Snail beauty treatment is said to use the snails massaging movements to eliminate scars and wrinkles and soften skin. The large size of the African Sand snails used in the Russian version of this therapy means fewer slugs on your face possibly less time spent with things on your face to reduce the icky factor, if that's a concern. It's an unusual treatment, but an apparently effective one.
Trend Themes
1. Giant Snail Facial Treatments - The use of giant African Land snails as a facial treatment has disrupted the traditional spa industry and could lead to new opportunities in the beauty industry.
2. Snail-based Skincare Products - The effectiveness of snail beauty treatments could create opportunities for the development of new skincare products that incorporate snail mucin as a key ingredient.
3. Animal-based Beauty Treatments - The trend of using animals as part of beauty treatments could expand beyond snails and open up new possibilities in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Skincare - The rise of unconventional and effective beauty treatments could lead to new entrants in the skincare market looking to capitalize on the trend.
2. Spa and Wellness - The use of giant snails as a spa treatment alternative offers new opportunities and flexibility for the traditional spa industry to cater to a wider range of clients.
3. Animal Care - As the trend of using animals as part of beauty treatments grows, opportunities could emerge in the animal care industry to breed and supply animals specifically for this purpose.
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