There are different techniques that could teach you how to reduce redness on face. However, these can vary depending on the cause of the redness. Usually, red skin can be kept under control by using cleansers and makeup. Nevertheless, you will need additional treatments if you suffer from certain conditions that may cause your skin to become irritated.
Find what causes the redness
To know how to treat the problem, you should find out what caused it. Most likely a product from your skincare routine contains a certain chemical that caused the allergic reaction. Start looking at all your skincare products, hair products and cosmetics and cut back on all of them. Then, reintroduce them in your routine one by one to figure out when the redness appears.
If the redness seizes to disappear, you should visit a dermatologist or allergist. However, another cause may be that you have sensitive skin and implementing new products or giving up on some others can affect the balance in your skin. If you have sensitive skin, try replacing all your skincare products with some sensitive-skin products.
After you find the chemical that caused the problem, make sure you cut it down, avoiding all the products that contain it.
Use a face cleanser twice per day
You should wash your face every day, once in the morning and once before going to bed at night. The water should be warm. Avoid using hot or cold water because these may dry out your skin. Use a cleanser for sensitive skin that is fragrance-free. Furthermore, you should avoid the products that contain alcohol.
After you washed your face, do not scrub it, but pat it with a towel to avoid more irritation. Choose a cleanser that contains sulfates, like Rosanil. This component will diminish inflammation in your skin. However, if you also have acne and your skin is not sensitive, you should try using skincare products that contain benzoyl peroxide.
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Apply moisturizer
Every time you wash your face with a cleanser, your skin is likely to dry. Therefore, you need to apply a moisturizer right after. Store your face lotion or cream in the refrigerator so you can apply it when cold. When you apply cold products onto your skin, the blood vessels constrict, causing redness to fade.
It is advisable to avoid products that contain clove oil, eucalyptus, fragrance, peppermint, witch hazel and alcohol because these can cause skin irritation.
Purchase over-the-counter special creams
You can buy topical cortisone that features a steroid in the cream which is able to soothe the skin, alleviate redness and diminish swelling. Also, you should find a face cream that contains hydrocortisone and apply it two times per day on the affected areas.
However, you need to keep in mind the fact that using these creams for too long can trigger more irritation to appear. Always search for natural creams meant to calm your skin, featuring ingredients like ginger, cucumber, magnesium, turmeric, tea, feverfew and licorice.
Use coconut oil
Coconut oil lock in moisture, being a natural emollient. Nevertheless, if you have an acne-prone skin, avoid using coconut oil because it can become even worse. Coconut oil is meant to hydrate your skin, making redness disappear.
Gathering our brushes
If you use these simple tips and tricks you can surely learn how to reduce redness on face. Make sure you check what chemicals your skincare products contain and you find out the cause of the irritation. If your skin problem is severe, you should establish an appointment with your dermatologist.
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