Inflammaging: Why Your Skin Is Ageing Faster

Blog Credit: Joy Masapequeña | Clinical Skin

What Is Inflammaging?

Ageing is an inevitable process, but not all signs of ageing appear at the same rate or in the same way. One of the less-discussed but highly significant contributors to premature skin ageing is inflammaging - a term that combines "inflammation" and "ageing." It refers to the chronic, low-grade inflammation that persists in the skin and body over time and quietly degrades skin health at the cellular level.

Why Does Inflammaging Occur?

Our skin is constantly exposed to internal and external stressors that trigger inflammatory responses. In youth, the body efficiently manages and resolves these reactions, allowing the skin to heal. However, with age, the ability to regulate inflammation declines, leading to inflammaging. Key contributors to this process include oxidative stress from UV exposure, pollution, and free radicals, which break down collagen and elastin, accelerating skin ageing. Over time, chronic exposure to these stressors leads to compromised repair mechanisms, dullness, and increased sensitivity.

Ageing also weakens the skin barrier, reducing essential lipids like Ceramides and fatty acids, making skin more susceptible to irritation and dryness. Hormonal changes, particularly declining oestrogen levels, contribute to skin thinning and fragility, while cellular senescence results in aged cells releasing pro-inflammatory molecules that deteriorate surrounding tissue. Furthermore, an imbalanced skin microbiome caused by environmental damage or harsh skincare can disrupt the skin’s natural defences, leading to persistent inflammation. These factors collectively drive inflammaging, causing premature ageing, sensitivity, and loss of skin resilience over time.

How Clinical Skin Addresses Inflammaging

Many traditional anti-ageing skincare treatments only focus on surface-level symptoms, such as reducing the appearance of wrinkles or improving hydration. However, unless the underlying chronic inflammation is addressed, these treatments may offer only temporary results. By tackling inflammaging at its root cause, the skin can heal, strengthen, and become more resilient over time.

Good skincare is more than just a routine, it’s carefully calibrated science. Clinical Skin delivers transformative skin results with cutting-edge dermatological research and high performance formulations. Every ingredient serves a purpose, and with their groundbreaking A.C.E Technology, the potent formulas are designed to address the root cause of skin ageing. By targeting visible signs of ageing and enhancing the skin’s resilience, the focus on finding solutions to the underlying factors that contribute to skin deterioration, promotes long-term skin health.  

Decoding Clinical Skin’s A.C.E Technology

Skincare products with a skillful blend of rapid antioxidant enzyme, highly effective free radical scavengers, and essential ceramides. This proprietary blend comprises three pivotal components to target skin inflammation: 

1. Antioxidant Enzyme (A): Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
   SOD is a powerful antioxidant enzyme that serves as the first line of defense against oxidative stress. It neutralises superoxide radicals, preventing them from causing cellular damage. When combined with Vitamin C and E, SOD's efficacy is amplified, offering rapid protection against oxidative damage and reducing inflammation.
   
2. Vitamins C and E (C): Potent Antioxidants
   Vitamins C and E are renowned for their antioxidant properties. They work synergistically to neutralise free radicals, thereby preventing inflammation. Beyond their protective roles, these vitamins stimulate collagen synthesis, enhancing skin elasticity and firmness. They also support the skin's immune function, promoting a more robust barrier against environmental aggressors.
   
3. Essential Ceramides (E): Barrier Restoratives
   Ceramides are lipid molecules that constitute over 50% of the skin's lipid barrier. They play a crucial role in maintaining skin hydration and integrity. In the right ratios, essential ceramides repair a depleted skin barrier, restoring its ability to retain moisture and combat inflammation. This restoration is vital for preventing transepidermal water loss and ensuring the skin remains supple and resilient.

The brilliance of A.C.E. Technology lies in its holistic approach. Try the best-selling Clinical Skin PolyPeptide Firming Serum for visibly lifted, smoother and firmer skin. No invasive treatments, simply just the A.C.E Technology, poly-peptides, ceramides and antioxidants working together to enhance skin resilience and boost collagen production. Transform your skin for the better as Clinical Skin skincare simultaneously addresses multiple areas of skin health to ensure long-term vitality and youthfulness.