Understanding acne and pimples can be frustrating, especially when traditional solutions don’t seem to work. But what if these skin manifestations weren’t a “problem” to fight, but rather a sensible biological process activated by your body? The 5 Biological Laws offer a revolutionary perspective, viewing acne as a true “biological program” with a deep and biological meaning.
Acne and Pimples: our skin’s message
According to the 5 Biological Laws, every physical symptom is a phase of a Special Biological Program (SBP), triggered by a Biological Shock (DHS). For acne and pimples, the shock primarily involves the dermis (Ancient Mesoderm), one of the skin’s layers.
The dermis, located just beneath the epidermis (the outermost layer we touch), has a crucial protective function. It’s like our external “armor,” and within it are the sebaceous glands, which produce sebum to lubricate the skin, and the sweat glands.
The biological conflicts that activate an SBP related to the dermis are primarily twofold:
- Attack Conflict: This isn’t just about a physical attack. It could be a verbal criticism that makes you feel “struck,” a surgical procedure perceived as an assault on your body, or even an invasive examination. The sensation is one of being “targeted.”
- Feeling Dirty/Soiled Conflict: This is a very common conflict, especially in relation to acne. It manifests when you feel “dirty” or “contaminated,” not necessarily in a physical sense. It can be linked to embarrassing situations, feeling ugly or unacceptable due to your appearance, or perceptions of impurity related to bodily fluids or contact with something perceived as repulsive. For example, a teenager might feel “dirty” or “blemished” precisely because of the acne itself.
When you experience one of these emotional “shocks,” your body initiates an immediate and invisible response at the skin level.
The Conflict Active Phase: the initial reaction
During this first phase, while the conflict is still active, your body is already working to “defend” itself. At the dermal level, sebaceous gland cells proliferate. The biological goal is twofold:
- Create “thicker skin”: As an archaic form of protection, the body tries to reinforce its barrier against the perceived attack.
- Produce more sebum: If the conflict is related to feeling “dirty” or “soiled,” increased sebum production can be an attempt to create a lipid barrier or “wash away” the feeling of impurity.
In this phase, the skin may appear slightly uneven or “bumpy,” but the inflamed pimples typical of acne are not yet present.
The Healing Phase: when pimples appear
The symptoms we associate with acne – red, swollen, inflamed pimples, sometimes with pus – appear in the healing phase (or PCL phase, Post-Conflictolysis). This phase is activated only after the original conflict has been resolved. You’ve overcome the criticism, you’ve accepted your appearance, or the situation that made you feel “dirty” has concluded.
At this point, your body shifts into “repair mode.” Microbes, like bacteria, come into play not as enemies causing infection, but as biological “helpers.” Their task is to remove the extra cells that were produced during the conflict active phase.
This “cleaning” and rebuilding process generates the symptoms we see:
- Inflammation and redness: Blood flows to the area to promote repair.
- Swelling and pain: The accumulation of fluids in the repairing tissue.
- Pustules and pus: These are the result of bacterial activity that is decomposing and disposing of excess cells. Pus is a sign of an active and ongoing healing process.
Therefore, a pimple is not an indication that something is wrong, but rather a positive sign that your body is completing a biological process. It’s proof that you’ve emerged from a conflict situation and your body is returning to balance.
Why does acne seem “chronic”?
Often, acne can seem persistent or “chronic.” According to the NMG (New German Medicine), this happens for two main reasons:
- Conflict Relapses: The original conflict has not been completely resolved, or there are “tracks” – situations, people, places, or even thoughts – that continuously reactivate the original shock. For example, the mere sight of one’s reflection in the mirror, if associated with a “blemish” conflict due to the acne itself, can trigger a new conflict phase and thus a new healing phase, creating a vicious cycle.
- The Conflict of Acne Itself: Paradoxically, acne itself can often become a new “blemish conflict” or “feeling dirty” conflict. Worrying about one’s appearance, shame, or the feeling of being judged because of pimples can keep the cycle active, preventing complete healing.
Understanding this mechanism can be liberating. It’s not about “defeating” an infection, but about understanding your body’s biological message and working on the origin of the conflict. When a person manages to resolve the underlying conflict and disarm the “tracks,” the skin has the opportunity to complete its healing cycle and return to normal.
