Beauty & Style
6 ways to relieve red skin
While a rosy flush may be a sign of good health and youth, irritated, red cheeks can be quite the opposite. Apart from the aesthetic drawbacks of a ruddy complexion, inflammation can also be uncomfortable and a sign of damage that has occurred below the surface. Fortunately, there are a number of ways that you can soothe and relieve your skin both immediately and for long-term relief.
- For immediate redness relief, cleanse skin with a mild, soap-free cleanser designed to soothe and protect. Ideally a creamy, fragrance-free formulation that you tissue or gently rinse off is best. When skin is clean, apply a soothing hydrocortisone cream or lotion to affected areas.
- If skin is hot and red in concentrated patches, apply a face washer or flannel that’s been dipped in a cooled solution of chamomile tea to skin for five to 10 minutes for an immediately soothing result.
- To help soothe and minimize redness in one, try applying a green-based concealer or CC cream. Green cancels out red as it’s on the opposite end of the colour spectrum. These products can be applied beneath your usual foundation/tinted moisturiser (and don’t look green on the skin!).
- Choose the right topical treatments. A calming, skin protecting formula is what you need both day and night. Steer clear of anything that uses harsh exfoliating acids or that targets deep wrinkles as it will usually irritate the skin further.
- Always apply SPF. Sun damage can be both the cause and chief aggravator of red and irritated skin. Applying an SPF of at least 15+ each morning helps prevent further damage from occurring while your skin begins to heal.
- Seek out the professionals. If your complexion is really getting you down or becoming worse, it may be worth seeing an experienced dermatologist who can advise the best course of treatment. Some will also offer treatments like IPL laser treatment that can supercharge your results.
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