Inflammageing is a term used to describe how low-grade, chronic inflammation slowly accelerates the skin’s ageing process. Unlike acute inflammation, which is part of normal healing, this ongoing internal stress silently damages cells, weakens collagen, and disrupts the skin barrier. Modern life — stress, poor sleep, processed food, and pollution — keeps inflammation switched on when it should be turned off.
You may notice it as dullness, sensitivity, redness, or slower healing. At a cellular level, inflammatory molecules known as cytokines interfere with the skin’s ability to repair and renew. The result is premature ageing. The good news is that inflammageing can be slowed and often reversed through targeted skincare, nutrition, and professional treatments that calm and strengthen the skin.
Topical antioxidants and barrier-repairing products form a first line of defence. SkinCeuticals Resveratrol BE, for example, supports cellular repair during the night, while Dermaceutic K Ceutic soothes post-treatment inflammation. In-clinic treatments such as LED light therapy or DMK Enzyme Therapy improve circulation and oxygen flow, further reducing inflammation.
Lifestyle changes amplify these effects — prioritising sleep, choosing anti-inflammatory foods such as olive oil, fish, and leafy greens, and managing stress all contribute to calmer, more resilient skin. Understanding inflammageing shifts the focus from reacting to symptoms to protecting the body’s repair systems before visible damage occurs.
