The relationship between inflammation and skin is a delicate one. A controlled dose, such as that triggered by a peel or microdermabrasion, initiates the skin’s repair process and boosts collagen production, leaving skin smoother and more radiant. With exposure to long-term chronic inflammation, however, the reverse is true.
External factors include skin allergens such as fragrances or preservatives in laundry detergents or skincare products. Nickel metal can activate the immune system, creating an inflammatory response. And then there are the ultraviolet rays from the sun. When it comes to skin ageing, sun damage is the number-one cause in New Zealand and Australia.
It’s not news but still many of us ignore the fact that the best preventative action you can take to keep your skin in good health and maintaining a younger look for longer is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen product daily.
Topical lotions, toners and serums that contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients such as vitamin C, green tea, mānuka honey, grape seed extract or resveratrol, chia seed, coffeeberry extract, aloe and pomegranate extract can penetrate skin and help fight off inflammatory free radicals. Here are some to try…
The best products to tackle skin inflammation in 2024
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