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For a long time the most common way to treat acne or other types of skin problems has been to attack the problem with external treatments by slowly drying out the skin with very strong chemicals. The latest research within dermatology shows that the most effective way to treat acne and blemishes is to keep the root cause of acne under control and to stimulate the body's own defense system. The human skin is a complex environment that needs both moisture and antioxidants to stay healthy.

The best types of skin care products are the ones that:

* Calm the inflammation started by clogged pores and infected hair follicles. By supporting the body's own natural strategies for protection the active components in acne treatments start working inside the hair follicles and at the first site of injuries.

*Activate the messengers of your cells and send signals that the infection has already started and can therefore moderate an otherwise provocative inflammation that could end up damaging healthy skin cells.

*Maintain the skin texture with antioxidants that fight free radicals.

* Open up clogged pores with gentle enzymes that dissolve or "melt" the plugs without harsh treatments or a feeling of dryness from severe chemicals. On the other hand, while moisturizing the skin deeply and providing healthy skin regeneration it speeds up the release of amino-acids accelerates. It also relieves the side effects of Accutane.

* Fight bacterial infection by communicating with your system to increase the release of the skin's natural antimicrobial peptides. This particular system which was once a healthy feeding ground for bacteria turns into an unwelcome place for bacteria to grow.

Persistent Acne and Benzoyl Peroxide Cause Premature Skin Aging

While moderate to extreme acne will make the skin age faster the use of benzoyl peroxide increases this speed. Skin damage depends on the concentration of benzoyl peroxide and the frequency and time of use. Another important fact is the daily exposure to UV radiation which increases the importance of using an intense sunblock during skin treatments and, of course, afterwards. It's recommended by dermatologists to use spf 50 and up.