Skin ageing is no longer understood as simply a matter of age. Today, one of the key concepts in dermocosmetics is inflammaging, a silent process that accelerates skin deterioration.
In response, a new approach has emerged: well-ageing, focused on preventing and caring for the skin from within to maintain its long-term health and quality.
What is inflammaging?
The term inflammaging refers to a chronic low-grade inflammation that develops in the body over time, even without visible symptoms. This persistent inflammation damages cells and accelerates skin ageing.
What causes it?
- UV radiation
- Oxidative stress
- Pollution
- Stress and lack of sleep
- Hormonal factors
How does inflammaging affect the skin?
Inflammaging directly impacts skin quality, influencing collagen and elastin breakdown, loss of firmness and elasticity, the appearance of wrinkles, a duller complexion, and pigmentation changes.
It is an ageing process that happens “from within”, before becoming visible on the surface.
Inflammaging and collagen: a key relationship
Collagen is one of the main structures affected by inflammaging. Chronic inflammation increases collagen degradation and weakens the skin’s structure, resulting in thinner skin, sagging, and greater vulnerability to external aggressors. For this reason, protecting collagen is essential in any well-ageing strategy.
Well-ageing: a new approach to skincare
Well-ageing does not aim to stop ageing, but to support it in a healthy way. It is based on preventing damage before it appears, maintaining skin balance, and acting from within.
Key pillars include reducing oxidative stress, protecting the skin from sun damage, and maintaining good nutrition.
Antioxidants and inflammaging
Antioxidants are essential in combating inflammaging. They work by neutralising free radicals, reducing inflammation, and protecting collagen.
Some of the most relevant include:
- Astaxanthin
- Resveratrol
- Vitamin C
- Selenium
- Niacin
Caring for the skin from within: an essential step
Topical skincare is important, but limited. To effectively address inflammaging, it is essential to support the skin from within through proper nutrition and targeted supplementation.
This is where the concept of internal photoprotection and cellular defence comes in.
Inflammaging, well-ageing and Collagen Superdose
In this new paradigm, solutions such as Collagen Superdose are designed to act on the main triggers of inflammaging. Its combination of collagen, antioxidants, and specific actives helps reduce the impact of oxidative stress, support collagen, and promote a more balanced and resilient-looking skin.
Integrating this type of formula into a daily routine helps reinforce a preventive well-ageing approach, especially in contexts of high sun exposure or environmental stress.