Kono Farm Enterprises introduces snail slime shower gel
Their skincare line is launched under the subsidiary branch Kono Skincare.
KENYA – Kono Farm Enterprises, a Kenyan enterprise capitalizing on heliculture, has unveiled a snail-slime-enriched shower gel as its latest expansion into mass‑market skincare.
The launch anchors Kono’s transition from a snail‑farming venture into a finished‑goods brand that leverages its own farm‑sourced snail mucin rather than importing the ingredient, giving it a distinct “farm‑to‑bottle” narrative in the Kenyan and East African markets.
The snail-slime-enriched shower gel is positioned as a daily‑use body wash designed to hydrate, gently exfoliate, and promote even skin tone through the inclusion of pure snail mucin processed on‑site at Kono’s snail farm.
According to the company, the product is suitable for all skin types, with an emphasis on brightening and softening effects rather than aggressive whitening or bleaching.
Kono Farm Enterprises, founded by Ephraim Okeyo, previously built its reputation on commercial snail farming and outreach at agricultural and lifestyle trade shows.
The 2026 unveiling of the snail-slime-enriched shower gel marks a deliberate move up the value chain, from raw‑material supplier to branded skincare manufacturer, allowing the company to capture higher margins and compete more directly with imported snail‑mucin body‑care products.
By controlling snail breeding, mucin extraction, and formulation in‑house, Kono is set to promote its shower gel as a locally produced, ethically sourced alternative to foreign‑branded snail‑mucin washes.
Kono Farm Enterprises specializes in natural skincare and body care products made from snail mucin, which is valued for its hydrating, repairing, and anti-ageing properties.
Their offerings include moisturizers, serums, cleansers, massage oils, and face masks for skincare, as well as body lotions, repair balms, and exfoliating scrubs for body care.
Apart from skincare and body care, Kono Farm Enterprises also produces snail meat as a protein source and engages in sustainable heliculture (snail farming) for both food and cosmetic applications.
The company taps into the fast-growing snail mucin skincare market, which is valued at USD 1.56 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 2.93 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.5%, according to a report by Future Market Insights.
Growth is driven by rising consumer demand for natural, eco-friendly formulations, increased awareness of snail mucin’s hydrating and anti-ageing benefits, and the rapid expansion of online retail channels.
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