OUR STORY

FROM SNAIL FARMING TO PREMIUM SKINCARE

SMS Products began with our experience in snail farming.

Our original focus was supplying snails to the food market, including restaurants where they are enjoyed as escargot.

As we worked with snails, we began to recognise another opportunity — their natural secretion.

We started researching the potential of snail secretion/mucin for cosmetic skincare and moved into formulation and product development.

This journey led to the development of Konokono Premium Snail Mucin Skincare.

FROM NATURE TO SKINCARE

Our journey can be represented simply:

FARM
Our experience begins with snail farming.

SECRETION
We became interested in the natural secretion produced by the snail.

RESEARCH
We explored its potential as a cosmetic skincare ingredient.

FORMULATION
We developed cosmetic formulations around the ingredient.

KONOKONO
Our journey resulted in the development of a premium skincare brand.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to develop SMS Products into a recognised South African business around snail secretion-based skincare while creating opportunities for customers, agents, distributors and future business partners.

We believe there is an opportunity to take something that begins in nature and develop it into a premium skincare experience.

KONOKONO

Konokono is the flagship skincare brand of SMS Products.

The brand combines the distinctive story of snail mucin with premium product presentation and an expandable skincare range.

Our current product offering includes Konokono Premium Face Cream and Konokono Premium Hand Cream, with further product development planned.