Jeisys Medical

Aging is not solely determined by chronological age.
Small stressors like sunlight, fine dust, lack of sleep, and stress accumulate daily within the skin, accelerating invisible skin aging.
This is known as ‘Extrinsic Aging’, the first area that must be addressed in anti-aging care.
Fortunately, this aging process can be slowed down.
Today, we will explore methods for turning back the clock on your skin, based on scientific evidence, from the point where aging begins to an effective wrinkle improvement routine.

Table of Contents

• Trend 1. The Start of Aging: ‘Inner Skin Fatigue’
• Trend 2. ‘Micro-Inflammaging’ – Invisible Aging
• Trend 3. Modern Factors Accelerating Aging
• Trend 4. Daily Routines to Slow Down Aging

Trend 1. The Start of Aging: ‘Inner Skin Fatigue’

The earliest sign of skin aging is often the invisible ‘Inner Skin Fatigue’.
When blood circulation slows down, such as in winter, cells do not receive enough nutrients and oxygen, causing the skin regeneration rhythm to decelerate and the entire face to look dull and rough.
Wrinkle improvement products are often ineffective at this stage because the inside, not just the surface, is exhausted.
Inner skin fatigue shows up through these signs:

• Decreased Makeup Longevity – Oily surface despite a dry interior
• Frequent Redness – Initial aging response that makes the skin hypersensitive to irritation
• Lingering Dryness After Cleansing – Barrier damage and lack of internal skin moisture
• Rapid Recurrence of Fine Lines – Decreased resilience in the elastic layer

These changes are all starting points for skin aging, and if they persist, the skin progresses to a stage where deep wrinkle improvement becomes difficult.
In other words, the anti-aging routine should focus not on ‘visible aging’ but on addressing ‘accumulated fatigue’ first to maximize effectiveness.

Trend 2. ‘Micro-Inflammaging’ – Invisible Aging

The most notable concept in recent dermatological science is micro-inflammaging.
This refers to a state where low-level inflammatory responses persist inside the skin, caused by the repeated occurrence of very subtle stressors, not strong irritations.
Though the inflammation is too small to be visible, its accumulation gradually weakens collagen and elastin, becoming a decisive factor that accelerates skin aging.
This typically follows the pattern of Decreased Skin Temperature → Reduced Blood Flow → Poor Nutrient/Oxygen Supply → Delayed Waste Removal → Increased Inflammatory Response.
This process accelerates especially in winter; as the skin cools, capillaries constrict, preventing cells from receiving the necessary nutrients for recovery.
When this micro-inflammation persists, it leads to overall loss of facial elasticity, deepening wrinkles, and dull skin tone that cannot be resolved by general skincare alone.

The biggest problem with micro-inflammaging is that no changes are visible on the surface.
Even if the skin looks fine, collagen-degrading enzymes are subtly activated internally, and the structure of the elastic fibers slowly starts to unravel.
What suddenly appears as deep wrinkles is actually the result of accumulation over a very long time.
When external stress is added, the vicious cycle accelerates further.

• Microparticles from fine dust are smaller than pores and penetrate the epidermal barrier, triggering an inflammatory response,
• Infrared radiation (IR) penetrates deep into the skin, generating invisible heat stress, and
• Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) attack elastic fibers, speeding up the rate of skin aging.

Furthermore, Glycation is a typical cause that exacerbates this micro-inflammation.
Repeated consumption of simple sugars creates AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products), which stiffen collagen and slow down regeneration, making the recovery from micro-inflammation more difficult.
Ultimately, micro-inflammaging is the fundamental cause of wrinkles, and neglecting it leads to a complex progression of elasticity loss, dull skin tone, and decreased recovery capability.
Therefore, the anti-aging strategy is far more effective when focused on blocking invisible inflammation first, rather than treating visible wrinkles.
Care at this stage maximizes the practical efficiency of any wrinkle improvement routine.

Trend 3. Modern Factors Accelerating Aging

The primary factors that rapidly age the skin are as follows.
These four factors are interconnected, robbing the skin of its time to self-recover.
This ultimately makes wrinkle improvement difficult and results in lower-than-expected anti-aging effects.

① Indoor Heating & Dry Environment
When indoor humidity drops below 30%, the stratum corneum (outermost layer) lifts, and skin moisture loss rapidly increases, accelerating skin aging.

② Incorrect Cleansing & Exfoliation Routines
The ‘squeaky clean’ feeling, frequent scrubbing, and hot water cleansing damage the barrier lipids, reducing long-term wrinkle improvement effectiveness.

③ Imbalance in Lifestyle Habits
Lack of sleep, excessive caffeine, irregular meals, and exposure to heater drafts are all factors that disrupt the skin regeneration rhythm and accelerate skin aging.

④ Poor Circulation
In winter, reduced blood circulation prevents cells from being adequately supplied with nutrients. This simultaneously causes loss of elasticity, skin dryness, and worsening fine lines.

Trend 4. Daily Routines to Slow Down Aging

The most practical anti-aging routines are summarized below.
These routines may not be glamorous, but they accurately reflect the core principle that ‘daily routine determines skin aging.’

① Increase Homecare Time
Add one extra step of cream to your toner and lotion routine, and use the warmth of your palms in the evening to increase absorption. Securing sufficient absorption time between layers is key.

② Barrier Strengthening-Focused Routine
The skin barrier is easily weakened in winter. Restoring the entire barrier using products balanced in ceramide, fatty acids, and cholesterol directly helps slow down skin aging.

③ Environmental Management – Especially Blocking Heater Drafts
Car and office heaters rapidly deplete skin moisture, slowing down skin regeneration. Small adjustments, such as avoiding direct heater drafts, using a desk humidifier, or a damp towel, significantly reduce skin aging.

④ Circulation-Focused Routine
A warm pack, hand massage, or a 3-5 minute lymphatic circulation routine can increase blood flow, changing the speed of wrinkle improvement.

⑤ Lifestyle Supplementation
Intake of protein, Omega-3s, Vitamins C & E, and zinc are raw materials for skin regeneration. Consuming them throughout the day aids in moisture management and improves the recovery power of dry skin.

Skin Aging is Silent, but the Response Must Be Daily

Skin aging does not happen overnight.
But it accumulates daily, eventually appearing as deep wrinkles.
The essence of anti-aging is not about fancy products, but the repeated habit of relieving inner skin fatigue.
Simple actions—cleansing a little slower, protecting the barrier, avoiding heater drafts, and consistently supplying nutrients and moisture—ultimately lead to the most powerful results: wrinkle improvement, delayed skin aging, and activated skin regeneration.
Today's routine creates tomorrow's face; your skin remembers your day.