In Thailand, snails are being hailed as the secret to younger, fresher looking skin

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This latest addition to the global beauty and wellness craze — snail facials — should surface in the hills of northern Thailand is only natural. This Southeast Asian country ranks among the world's top spa destinations, with massage treatments of every description offered around just about every corner.

Merely another marketing ploy or an effective way to plump up skin in need of repair or rejuvenation? Expert opinions differ.