Eczema is a common skin condition that causes dry, itchy, inflamed skin and can vary in severity over time. It is often linked to a weakened skin barrier, which allows moisture to escape and makes the skin more vulnerable to irritation and environmental triggers.
If you would like a deeper understanding of eczema, including causes, triggers, and long-term management, see our complete eczema guide.
Why We Created Products For Eczema-Prone Skin
Bragan Skincare began in an unexpected way. While working with snails on our farm in County Monaghan, founder Kieran Corley noticed that old scars and areas of irritated skin on his hands appeared to improve over time. What started as curiosity soon became years of research into snail mucin and its potential benefits for sensitive, damaged, and irritation-prone skin.
Today, our products are developed with one simple goal: to support the skin barrier and provide gentle daily care for people living with eczema, dry skin, and other sensitive skin conditions. We focus on fragrance-free formulations and carefully selected ingredients that help hydrate, soothe, and support long-term skin comfort.
Pictured: Kieran Corley, founder of Bragan Skincare, on our snail farm in County Monaghan, Ireland.
Why Customers Choose Bragan Skincare
✅ Hundreds of customer reviews and testimonials
✅ Real customer photographs and videos
✅ Fragrance-free products designed for sensitive skin
✅ Honest advice and realistic expectations
✅ Made in Ireland using snail mucin
Our products are designed to support eczema-prone skin by helping to calm irritation, hydrate dry skin, and strengthen the skin barrier with consistent use.
Eczema can appear in different forms, including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, and neurodermatitis. Understanding the type of eczema you are dealing with is key to managing symptoms effectively.
One Family's Experience With Eczema
When Ricky was a baby, eczema affected much more than just his skin. Like many parents dealing with infant eczema, his family faced constant itching, irritation, restless nights, and the frustration of watching their child feel uncomfortable despite trying different approaches.
His mother told us that the itching had become so intense that Ricky often wore socks on his hands to help prevent scratching. Sleep was regularly disrupted, and the family found themselves constantly searching for ways to help keep his skin calm and comfortable.
Over time, they focused on supporting Ricky's skin with a gentle skincare routine designed for sensitive, eczema-prone skin. Today, his story serves as a reminder that eczema can affect the whole family, not just the person living with the condition. For many parents, finding a routine that helps improve comfort and support the skin barrier can make a meaningful difference to everyday life.
Watch Ricky's story below to hear his family's experience in their own words.
Kate's Experience With Eczema
For many people, eczema affects far more than just their skin. Visible redness, irritation, and recurring flare-ups can impact confidence, make social situations uncomfortable, and leave people feeling frustrated after trying countless products without success.
When Kate first visited our stand at Wellfest, she was understandably sceptical. Like many people living with eczema, she had already tried numerous products and was unsure whether anything new could make a difference. Over the following weeks, however, she noticed significant improvements in her skin and became one of the many customers who shared their experience with us.
Kate's story is a reminder that every skin journey is different. While no product works for everyone, finding a gentle routine that supports the skin barrier can sometimes make a meaningful difference to comfort, confidence, and everyday life.
Watch Kate share her experience below.
Related Conditions
Eczema is closely linked to other skin conditions. You may also find it helpful to explore our dermatitis guide, psoriasis guide, and seborrheic dermatitis guide to understand overlapping symptoms and treatment approaches.
If eczema affects the scalp, see our scalp care guide and scalp treatment options for more targeted support.
How to Treat Eczema
Managing eczema is not about quick fixes. Instead, focus on:
• Supporting the skin barrier
• Keeping the skin well hydrated
• Avoiding known irritants and triggers
• Using gentle, fragrance-free skincare
Over time, this approach helps reduce flare-ups and improve overall skin comfort.
What People Often Notice First
When eczema-prone skin begins improving, the changes are often gradual rather than dramatic.
Many people first notice:
• less itching throughout the day
• fewer dry or flaky patches
• reduced redness and irritation
• less stinging after washing or moisturising
• improved comfort at night
• skin feeling less reactive to everyday triggers
Visible improvements can sometimes take longer, particularly if the skin barrier has been damaged for a long period. For many people, consistency and gentle skincare are often more important than quick fixes.
Treatment & Daily Support
For ongoing support, our skincare is designed to calm irritation, reduce dryness, and help restore balance to sensitive skin.
Our Atopic Cream is a gentle, fragrance-free option specifically designed to support eczema-prone skin.
Explore the products below to build a routine that supports long-term skin comfort and resilience.
Helpful guides for eczema-prone skin
Understanding your symptoms can help you choose the right skincare routine. These guides explain common eczema concerns and how to manage them:
Why Snail Mucin Works
Bragan Skincare Snail Mucin
Why Snail Mucin Works:
Snail mucin, also known as snail secretion filtrate, is a powerhouse of beneficial ingredients for the skin. Each component offers unique properties that contribute to its overall effectiveness in skincare.
The following are the key components of snail mucin, along with their respective benefits:
1. Hyaluronic Acid:
- Benefit: Hydration.
- Function: Hyaluronic acid is a humectant, which means it attracts and retains moisture. This helps keep the skin hydrated, plump, and smooth, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Glycolic Acid:
- Benefits: exfoliation and regeneration.
- Function: Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells and promoting cell turnover. This results in a brighter, more even complexion and helps reduce the appearance of scars and hyperpigmentation.
3. Allantoin:
- Benefits: healing and soothing.
- Function: Allantoin is known for its healing properties. It promotes cell proliferation and regeneration, helping to repair damaged skin and reduce irritation. It also has a soothing effect, which is beneficial for sensitive or inflamed skin.
4. Proteins and Peptides:
- Benefits: firming and anti-ageing.
- Function: These components help to improve skin elasticity and firmness. Peptides can stimulate collagen production, which is essential for maintaining the skin’s structural integrity and reducing the signs of ageing.
5. Antioxidants:
- Benefit:
- Function: Antioxidants help to neutralise free radicals, which are harmful molecules that can damage skin cells and accelerate ageing. By protecting the skin from oxidative stress, antioxidants help maintain a youthful appearance.
6. Antimicrobial Properties:
- Benefit: Preventing infections.
- Function: Snail mucin has natural antimicrobial properties that help protect the skin from bacterial infections. People with conditions like acne or atopic dermatitis, which compromise the skin barrier, particularly benefit from the numerous components of snail mucin.
In summary:
Snail mucin's unique combination of hydrating, exfoliating, healing, firming, and protective properties makes it an exceptional ingredient for skincare. Whether you are looking to hydrate dry skin, heal damaged areas, reduce signs of ageing, or protect against environmental stressors, snail mucin offers comprehensive benefits that can enhance your skin’s health and appearance.
Why Bragan Skincare
Why Choose Bragan Skincare Snail Mucin Products?
As far as skincare is concerned, we all want products that are ethically and sustainably produced while still being effective. Bragan Skincare, based in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, offers high-quality snail mucin products that are produced to the highest ethical standards and none of our snails are harmed in the production of these products. We stand by our products and by our snails and offer you a proud Irish brand. Here’s why Bragan Skincare should be your go-to choice for snail mucin skincare.
Proudly Irish
Innovation and creativity are central to the success of Irish companies right across the world. Here at Bragan Skincare, we tip our cap to the generations that have gone before and proudly embrace technology and cutting-edge science. Bragan Skincare embodies the rich heritage and innovation of Ireland. We are proudly Irish and delighted to bring you these natural products that continue to deliver remarkable results.
Ethical and Cruelty-Free Farming
We are bound to the strictest of European animal husbandry on our farm in the shadow of Bragan Mountain in Count Monaghan. Regardless of the rules and regulations, we are animal lovers and treat our snails with the utmost care and respect. We firmly believe that the happier the animal is, the better the quality of the mucin they will produce. This commitment ensures that our snail mucin is not only of the highest quality but also ethically sourced.
European Registration and Standards
All our products comply with the strictest safety and quality procedures and are registered with the appropriate bodies in the European Union.
These procedures guarantee that our products are safe, effective and adhere to the high standards expected by European consumers. This means that when you buy from Bragan Skincare, your products have been rigorously tested and approved.
Professional and Courteous Service
When it comes to service, we still hold outdated beliefs. Our goal is to meet and, if possible, surpass client expectations every single day. We endeavour to get our products delivered the very next day if the order is placed before noon. If our service does not meet your expectations, we will be shocked.
In Summary:
When you choose Bragan Skincare, you are dealing with an ethical and honest business. You will receive superior quality products as well as professional, courteous and prompt service. We have been raised with a deep respect for nature and animal welfare, which means that we care for our snails like they are part of our family.
Where It All Started
Where it all started:
Hippocrates is considered to be the father of modern medicine because of his books, of which there are more than 70. He described, in a scientific manner, many diseases and their treatments after detailed observation. He lived about 2500 years ago. He was the first scientist to believe that diet, the surrounding environment, and people’s lifestyles contributed to any ailments or diseases that they fell victim to. Prior to that, people thought that illnesses, etc., were punishment from the gods.
Rather than using chemicals, Hippocrates set about using nature as his pharmacy by using snails and snail slime to treat skin imperfections. We are proud to follow in his footsteps and revert back to what nature provides.
A family-run business, Bragan Skincare has created a range of creams using snail mucin to treat problematic skin naturally and effectively. Nestled in the drumlins of County Monaghan, Ireland, Kieran ran his snail farm and saw first-hand the positive effects that snail mucin had on his own skin.
Extensive research has revealed the benefits of snail mucin (snail secretion) on the skin. Following his research about all thing’s snail, Kieran created sample products and began reaching out to local volunteers.
Volunteers with a range of ages and skin conditions tested the sample creams. The cream proved to be extremely beneficial, providing much-needed treatment and relief for those with skin conditions such as Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis and many others.
After a 2-year search, Kieran managed to find a company in Italy that was prepared to come on the journey with him, and the first commercial product was launched in July 2022. Since then, we have helped thousands of people of all ages, from 3 weeks old to those in their nineties.
