Laboratory studies have demonstrated that the snail's secretion has an antimicrobial action against growing bacteria of different types This natural antibiotic action controls the pathogens present on the surface of the skin and in the skin pores and works like a wall between compromised skin surfaces and the environment.

Pathogens like bacteria and viruses invade 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 inside the hair follicles (acne infections). As they gain access to the blood stream they induce an increased defensive system reaction. This activity interrupts the repair and healing process of skin that has been injured, and interferes with the normal lay down of your skin cells. Additionally, we see signs erythema (redness) around the damaged site, as well as some light edema (swelling) and a stimulated synthesis and accumulation of collagen.

The human defensive reaction is a two-pronged attack. Innate immunity identifies infectious agents by their pattern or composition, and mounts a broad, quick reaction. Phagocytic cells (like neutrophils and macrophages) and natural killer cells are liberated to combat the infection. A second type of defensive reaction, adaptive (or acquired) immunity, takes several days to gear up its more targeted attack. Adaptive immunity recognizes previous contact with a specific microbe 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 quickly.

Biological Antibiotics versus Pharmaceutical Acne Antibiotics

Doctors usually prescribe pharmaceutical antibiotics, however, even though they are effective in reducing bacteria, they often lead to bacterial resisitance.

Many patients with acne are prescribed antibiotics, which may help kill the bacteria that grows inside the follicles, but they also destroy the healthy bacteria that help support the activity of your intestines. If your intestines are not working efficiently, there will be a build up of toxins in the digestive system which can aggravate acne. The body also builds up a tolerance to antibiotics. This means you require larger and larger doses to get the same effect.

Antibiotics

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