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Acne is a condition of oxidation. Oxidation affects acne through internal hormone function and by the use of strong oxidizers like benzyl peroxide.

Benzyl peroxide is the prevailing over-the-counter ingredient used to battle acne. It functions by killing bacteria with strong oxidizers. Any topically applied oxidizer, used repeatedly and over a long stretch of time, will instigate continuous oxidative damage to the skin. The results of peroxide oxidizers can lead to an appearance of premature aging, loss of elasticity, tone and texture, as well as exposure to much more serious skin conditions and diseases.

It is common knowledge that acne remedies can be very drying and result in overexposure of the skin to harmful environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation. Hydrating and safeguarding this vulnerable skin is important to its advancement and long-term health conition.

Studies have proven that oxidation`s connection to acne starts on the inside of the body with hormones that control the oil glands. The hormone generally connected to acne is testosterone. When testosterone oxidizes in the body it creates a chemical known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the same hormone that can provoke hair loss. Uncovering the mystery of why some people oxidize testosterone more than others is at the center of much of today`s acne study.

Oxidation is a large factor in inflammatory acne. Without oxidation, the extent of the condition would be clogged pores.

Visible acne originates in the pores and hair follicles affixed to oil glands throughout the skin. These glands create sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin. When this usual function is bothered and pores or follicles get clogged, they may erupt, potentially inflaming nearby cells. How this happens is fundamental to the development of acne and seems to have one general factor: Oxidation.

Even simple blackheads evolve from melanin in dead skin in congruence with cells and sebum. These harden into an oxidized mass that closes the pore opening and may result in the inflammation of nearby tissue.

All acne necessitates attention of some type. Mild acne may respond to gentle cleansing moisturizing along with sun protection and a health diet. More serious acne may require increasingly stronger or even invasive treatments to keep the condition under control. At this point the effects of oxidation become a serious factor. Constant use of oxidizing compounds, which can seriously damage skin over time, should be carefully considered prior to use, and action must be used to slow down accelerated aging and other issues.

The solution to handling chronic acne is not the use of oxidizers, no matter what the infomercials say. The majority of acne remedies cause an increase in irritation on and underneath the skin surface. This inflammation must be stopped to avoid more injury to the skin. Antioxidants have shown themselves to be very effective in accomplishing exactly that.Shift your focus on acne toward an understanding of the function of oxidation and you will begin to notice a bigger picture — a wellness solution that can lead to an overall skin-healthy lifestyle.

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