Did you know that scientists have proven that snail's secretion contains great antimicrobial properties which act against bacteria of different types commonly found in human skin infections? This biological antibiotic effect controls the pathogens present on the surface of the skin and in the skin pores and works like a barrier between compromised skin surfaces and the environment.

Pathogens like bacteria and viruses enter the body through breaks in your skin, or when they find a rich environment in which they can develop like clogged and broken sebaceous glands within the hair follicles (acne infections). As they gain access to the blood stream they cause an increased immune system reaction. This activity interrupts the repair and curing process of skin that has been injured, and interferes with the regular lay down of your skin cells. Also, we see evidence erythema (redness) around the damaged site, as well as some superficial edema (swelling) and a stimulated synthesis and accumulation of collagen.

The human defensive reaction is a two-pronged attack. Innate immunity recognizes infectious agents by their pattern or structure, and creates a general, quick reaction. Phagocytic cells (like neutrophils and macrophages) and natural killer cells are liberated to fight the infection. A second form of immune reaction, adaptive (or acquired) immunity, takes several days to gear up its more targeted attack. Adaptive immunity remembers previous contact with a specific intruder and directs its defense against that specific invader with antibodies and T-cells. It is very important to have your natural antibodies working fully as infections spread rapidly.

Snail secretion has specific peptides with anti-microbial properties, that work as natural antibiotics. These small portions of a protein represent the body's first line of defense against invading bacteria and keep fast-moving infections in check. They also signal the defensive system to mount a full-blown attack.

Pharmaceutical Acne Antibiotics Versus Natural Antibiotics

Pharmaceutical antibiotics are usually used to reduce the number of bacteria but they often lead to bacterial resistance.

Many people with acne skin are prescribed antibiotics, which can help kill the bacteria that grows inside the follicles, but they also destroy the beneficial bacteria that help regulate the activity of your intestines. If your intestines are not working efficiently, there will be an accumulation of toxins in the digestive system which can can make acne worse The body also develops a tolerance to antibiotics. This means you require larger and larger doses to get the same effect.

Antibiotics

If natural methods of treatment do not succeed after a six-month trial, then a course of oral (systemic) antibiotics may be needed. A short course of 5-7 days is safest. Be aware that antibiotics can cause unwanted side effects, especially if applied over an extended period of time. It is possible that antibiotics can exacerbate acne symptoms, or replace a primary infection with a secondary acne infection. Antibiotics may also cause yeast overgrowth symptoms, upset stomach, allergies, more susceptibility to sun-damage, yellowing of teeth, reduction in absorption of some vitamins and minerals, and more bacterial resistance.

A safer and option to chemical acne treatments is now available in the form of a biological skin care product to treat a wide range of skin ailments.