Skin inflammation: types, causes, and treatments

LInflammation is simply the immune system's response to an invasion by foreign particles. Inflamed skin usually indicates that it has been irritated by intrinsic or extrinsic causes, which can lead to redness, itching, swelling, warmth, and sensitivity. It often causes itchy rashes, as well as the appearance of marks or spots that are difficult to fade.

To treat this condition appropriately, it's necessary to identify its type:

• Acute inflammation, limited to a period ranging from a few minutes to a few days;
• Chronic inflammation, which persists over time, lasting months or years;
• Inflammaging, a latent, silent inflammation that works in the deep layers, promoting an increase in free radicals and oxidative stress, among the causes of premature cellular aging.

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What is skin inflammation

Often also known as dermatitis, skin inflammation is an immune system response to an external or internal agent. It can be caused by genetic factors, bacteria, or allergic reactions to foods or medicines. Some inflammation occurs after using cosmetics or perfumes containing ingredients the skin cannot tolerate.

The causes vary from person to person. Acute inflammation often appears as simple redness that can then leave dark spots.

Chronic conditions such as psoriasis are autoimmune. LSkin inflammation is often acute and temporary, but if it lasts more than two or three weeks, it's best not to ignore it and to see a dermatologist.

Acute inflammation

This type of inflammation generally lasts a few hours or a few weeks, resolving quickly if managed properly. It is temporary, leaves no permanent tissue damage, and often appears as acne, sunburn, blisters, hives, and allergic reactions.

It is often a reaction to a harmful external stimulus, such as exposure to the sun without protection. Known as UV-induced photoinflammation, it can cause excessive dilation of the capillaries.

To soothe it, use calming products with soothing active ingredients such as panthenol and vitamin E, or natural ingredients such as witch hazel, mallow, and chamomile. Hyaluronic acid also supports repair processes thanks to its ability to retain water.

How to respond to acute inflammation

Acute inflammation should be treated with calming and soothing topical agents. Nutralight Sensitive is a face cream designed to soothe the skin, especially after unprotected sun exposure. It contains a blend of natural oils, including carrot oil, which are rich in antioxidants.

As well as soothing, it's essential to prevent. Using good sun protection is vital both at the beach and in the city, in summer and throughout the other seasons. Spot Defence 50 SPF is a non-greasy face sunscreen that not only protects against the sun's rays but also contains vitamin C, maritime pine, and active ferments.

L'Acute inflammation can also be caused by daily exposure to air pollution. That's why it's useful to use serums that can minimize oxidative effects.

Blue Defence is the ideal lifting serum for city dwellers, also protecting against blue light thanks to its microalgae complex.

Lycoglow, on the other hand, is the brightening serum that helps reduce flaking thanks to its complex of mullein and lycopene.

Chronic inflammation

As the term suggests, this type of inflammation persists for more than six weeks. It may indicate an immune disorder, and over time, the immune system's ongoing response can damage tissues. Chronic inflammatory conditions include eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, vitiligo, and rosacea.

They are divided into several groups:

• Erythrosis, a condition that should be assessed by a dermatologist. It often has genetic traits and may result from inadequately treated erythema, which compromises the skin barrier.
• Telangiectasia or couperose, a permanent dilation of blood vessels in which the capillaries are visible to the naked eye. The skin appears thin and transparent.
• Rosacea, widespread inflammation often associated with couperose.

The differences between these three conditions are explained in detail in the article on erythrosis, couperose, and rosacea.

How to treat chronic inflammation

In these cases, medical advice is essential. Topical skincare products can be used alongside dermatological treatments. Couper Relief is the serum designed for reactive skin and skin with couperose: it acts on microcirculation with thermal water, ceramides, and extracts of centella asiatica, turmeric, and helichrysum.

Supporting fibroblast activity helps collagen synthesis where the skin is compromised. Regular use of hyaluronic acid also helps strengthen the barrier, limiting water evaporation.

Inflammaging: when inflammation accelerates aging

L’aging is a natural phenomenon and also a complex process in which low-grade inflammation plays a recognized role.

Inflammaging refers to the acceleration of skin aging due to factors that cause oxidative stress: genetics, physical and psychological stress, congenital capillary fragility, or an excessive immune response. Diet, lifestyle, medications, and exposure to the sun and pollution also contribute.

L’inflammation is therefore considered a biomarker of accelerated biological aging: preventing chronic and acute inflammation helps keep skin healthy and visibly younger.

The 7 key factors for youthful skin

1. Fight oxidative stress: products with antioxidant active ingredients interrupt the mechanism that triggers it. Ferulic + HA is a serum with vitamin C and hyaluronic acid that, thanks to the action of ferulic acid, supports collagen synthesis and combats free radicals.
2. Slow down protein glycation: sugars form non-enzymatic bonds with proteins and lipids, producing glycotoxins (AGEs).
3. Protect yourself from pollution with anti-pollution active ingredients.
4. Use SPF on your face in every season to prevent photoaging.
5. Avoid sudden temperature changes, which dilate blood vessels and cause redness on the face, neck, and décolleté.
6. Support your immune system with regular exercise and a consistent sleep schedule.
7. Follow a balanced diet, rich in foods that are naturally high in antioxidants.

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