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Wrinkles, sagging, dullness—these signs of ageing are often blamed on time, sun exposure, or a lack of collagen. And while those play a role, there’s a lesser-known culprit working behind the scenes: chronic inflammation.
You might associate inflammation with breakouts, redness or irritation. But when it sticks around beneath the surface, it quietly chips away at your skin’s youthful foundation—breaking down collagen, speeding up ageing, and making your skin more vulnerable over time.
Let’s break it down.
Inflammation is part of your body’s natural defence system. When your skin senses a threat—like bacteria, UV damage, or a breakout—it releases inflammatory signals to protect and heal.
This is fine (and necessary) in small doses. The issue is when the inflammation doesn’t stop.
Chronic inflammation happens when your skin is constantly under stress—from things like pollution, harsh skincare, poor diet, or repeated breakouts. Over time, that low-grade inflammation becomes a background buzz your skin never recovers from. That’s when the real damage starts.
Chronic inflammation leads to a process dermatologists call “inflammageing”—where long-term inflammation accelerates the visible signs of ageing.
Here’s what’s happening under the surface:
Collagen and elastin break down faster, leading to fine lines and loss of firmness.
Cell turnover slows, making your skin look dull or uneven.
The skin barrier weakens, making it more prone to sensitivity and dehydration.
Pigmentation becomes uneven, thanks to inflammation-triggered melanin production.
It’s like your skin’s repair team is stuck in an endless loop of fire-fighting, with no time to rebuild.
You might be surprised how many everyday habits cause long-term stress for your skin:
Over-exfoliating with harsh acids or scrubs
Skipping SPF, exposing skin to daily UV damage
Air pollution and environmental toxins
Fragrance-heavy or reactive skincare
Persistent breakouts or underlying blemishes
High-sugar or processed diets
The takeaway? Chronic inflammation is often unseen, but its impact shows up in the mirror.
The good news? You can slow inflammation by shifting your skincare approach from aggressive to restorative.
Focus on ingredients and routines that calm, repair, and support your skin barrier. That means fewer “miracle” peels and more long-term balance.
Let’s talk about what helps.
At 47 Skin, our secret weapon against chronic inflammation is Silver Chitoderm®—a patented ingredient that combines antimicrobial silver with a natural polymer to create a calm, clean environment for skin to heal.
It helps reduce surface-level bacteria (great for breakouts) and significantly lowers inflammation, without disrupting your barrier like typical blemish treatments.
Less irritation = less inflammation = slower signs of ageing.
In addition to Silver Chitoderm®, these ingredients support calm, youthful skin:
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Balances oil, brightens tone, reduces inflammation.
Centella Asiatica (Cica): Known for its healing and soothing properties.
Green Tea Extract: Powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress and calms the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid: Keeps skin hydrated and plump without irritation.
Ceramides: Rebuild and reinforce the skin barrier.
You don’t need a 10-step routine to slow inflammageing—just a consistent, barrier-friendly one.
Gentle Cleanser
Antioxidant serum (e.g., niacinamide or green tea)
Moisturiser with Silver Chitoderm®
SPF 30+
Gentle Cleanser
Anti-inflammatory treatment or serum
Barrier-repairing moisturiser (look for ceramides or hyaluronic acid)
And most importantly: give your skin time to rest. Not every problem needs scrubbing away. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is step back and let your skin reset.
Ageing is natural. But premature ageing from chronic inflammation? That’s something you can fight back against—kindly, consistently, and without overdoing it.
Choose products that work with your skin, not against it. Soothe first, correct second. And always give your skin what it needs most: calm, steady care.
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