What Is Inflammaging — and How to Slow It
A lot of visible ageing is driven by low-level, ongoing inflammation. Here's what 'inflammaging' is and how to calm it.
Not all ageing comes from the calendar. A big chunk of it is driven by 'inflammaging' — a slow, low-level inflammation that quietly runs in the background and speeds up how fast your skin ages. It's not the red, angry kind you notice; it's a constant, subtle simmer. The good news is you can calm it.
What's actually happening
Every day your skin is provoked — by UV, pollution, stress, harsh products, poor sleep. Each is a small spark of inflammation. Individually they're nothing, but constant low-grade inflammation gradually breaks down collagen, weakens the barrier and dulls the skin. Over years, that shows up as lines, sagging and uneven tone. Reduce the daily sparks and you slow the whole process.
Calm the fire
The first move is soothing ingredients that dial down the inflammation itself. Niacinamide calms and strengthens the barrier, and Centella (tiger grass) is a proven soother for reactive, irritated skin. A calmer barrier is provoked less in the first place.
Shield against the triggers
Next, cut down the sparks. Ectoin shields cells from UV and pollution — two of the biggest drivers — and daily SPF is non-negotiable. Fewer daily insults means less inflammation to manage.
Repair the damage
Finally, rebuild what inflammation wears away. Copper peptides (GHK-Cu) signal fresh collagen and repair, helping the skin recover faster than it's degraded. Soothe, shield and repair, day in day out — that's how you keep low-level inflammation from ageing your skin ahead of its time.
