You may have heard the trending term “inflammaging” recently and wondered what exactly it means and whether or not it’s relevant to you. When it comes to the latter, inflammaging is something we should all be aware of so we can prioritize the health and longevity of our skin and body — here’s why and how.
Inflammaging = Inflammation + Aging
In other words, inflammaging is the chronic, low-grade inflammation in your body that research suggests can accelerate visible and even physical signs of aging. The effects can range anywhere from wrinkles, age spots, and sagging to chronic disease and compromised immunity.
Good news is, inflammaging can be managed and even reversed with preventative self-care. Healthy shifts to your day-to-day lifestyle (i.e. balanced diet, exercise, sufficient sleep, little to no alcohol consumption, meditation, and the like) can help improve and eliminate inflammation within. When it comes to your skin, specifically, a simple yet effective skincare regimen can truly change the game.
Preventative Skincare to Hinder Skinflammaging
Our four-step system is formulated with transformative, science-backed ingredients that are proven to have a dramatic impact on skin at every stage of aging. This is, in part, thanks to our power players that offer anti-inflammatory benefits to help prevent future and combat existing inflammation along with its visible side effects.
Vitamin B5
Found in our best-selling Reflekt 1 Daily Exfoliating Face Wash, vitamin B5 helps minimize skin inflammation, redness, and irritation while aiding in your skin’s retention of moisture, softness, and elasticity. In doing so, it enhances your skin’s natural repair process to reduce transepidermal water loss for a more vibrant, rejuvenated complexion after every wash.
Vitamin C
Most commonly known for its brightening benefits, antioxidant vitamin C also shields skin from free radical and oxidative damage that could otherwise contribute to inflammaging. Reflekt 2 Collagen Boost Vitamin C Brightening Serum not only protects against inflammation in this way, but it lightens unwanted dark spots and encourages collagen synthesis for an overall firmer, bouncier, more brilliant complexion.
Squalane
Soothing emollient squalane’s anti-inflammatory properties help alleviate red, irritated skin for an instantly calmer, more even-toned complexion. In Reflekt 3 Power Peptide Sculpting Face Cream, it simultaneously softens and smooths skin while locking in hydration to boost its vital moisture barrier function.
Avocado Polyphenols
An unsung anti-aging powerhouse we can’t get enough of: avocado polyphenols. These naturally occurring plant compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that make them magical in skincare. That’s why we upcycled them for use in our Reflekt 4 Smoothing Squalane Eye & Lip Treatment Cream. When applied around the eyes, they increase microcirculation to help depuff and inhibit inflammation. The result is a more rested, radiant appearance.
