Skin metabolism is the behind-the-scenes engine room of your skin, constantly powering essential processes like cell turnover, repair, hydration regulation, and barrier maintenance. Just like your body needs food for energy, your skin cells need ATP (adenosine triphosphate) to fuel their daily tasks.

A healthy skin metabolism means your skin renews itself efficiently, recovers faster from environmental stress, and maintains that juicy, plump look we all love. But as we age (or face stress, sun damage, or inflammation), this natural rhythm can slow down. That’s when we start seeing signs like dullness, uneven tone, or slower healing.

The good news? Certain skincare tools, like red light therapy, can help recharge the energy batteries in your cells, improving metabolic activity and helping your skin get back to its best behaviour.