5 Makeup-Free Remedies To Treat Skin Redness
Ditch the makeup and try these long-term solutions to ending skin redness for good!
First, let’s go over the causes of facial redness. There are a variety of things that may be causing a flushed, red complexion such as an allergy to skincare ingredients, sun exposure, diet, acne, or dryness of the skin.
ALLERGIES
Ingredients in skincare that can cause allergic reactions.
If you find your skin getting more irritated and dry after using certain skincare products, it’s safe to say you need to switch up your skincare routine. Your skin may be sensitive and allergic to specific ingredients in your cleansers, toners, or even moisturizers. We recommend you take a break from your usual routine and see how your skin reacts.
Ingredients to avoid in face products for sensitive skin:
Peppermint
Fragrance
Alcohol
Parabens
Sulfates
These ingredients are known for drying out the skin which leads to burning and redness.
SUN EXPOSURE/HEAT
Everyone thinks they can get away with not wearing sunscreen. But what they don’t realize is how damaging sun exposure really is on the skin, especially since the face is an area known for having the most sensitive skin. We want to help you protect your skin from those harmful rays and keep your face hydrated.
If you’re heading outside for more than 30 minutes, we definitely recommend you put on sunscreen. According to The American Academy of Dermatology, it is strongly recommended that everyone should use an SPF of 30. This will prevent your skin from breaking or getting dry from sun damage. Remember to reapply sunscreen after two hours!
SPF 30 is recommended for any skin types. SunBum SPF 30.
ACNE/DRYNESS
Trying to cover up those unflattering red bumps on your face with a concealer? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. We tend to turn to makeup for a quick fix in covering up those red spots. However, this can be detrimental to the skin and clog your pores, which will increase your chances of breaking out even more. Instead, you should stick to a skincare routine that is built to improve your skin and keep a flawless complexion.
Salicylic Acid is a key ingredient used in many cleansers to fight acne. It helps keep the skin moist while also decreasing redness and swelling of the skin.
CeraVe Skin Rejuvenating Night Cream is an amazing moisturizer to use before going to bed. This cream will repair the damage done by your dry skin while you sleep!
Aloe Vera: If you want to take a more natural approach, the aloe vera plant is a perfect choice. This plant is widely used to treat acne and has proven to work for even the driest skin types. All you need to do is pluck a leaf from the plant and apply the gel on your skin. Remember to wash it off with cold water.
Rose Oil: Another natural remedy you might be looking for is rose oil. This oil is known for hydrating dry skin, as well as, treating acne and swelling. It is a great product to use, especially for those with skin conditions such as rosacea or eczema which may make it difficult to treat skin redness.
Rose oil is a great natural remedy to curing skin redness.
DIET
People often say “you are what you eat.” This phrase is very much true. The food you consume has a tremendous impact on the rest of your body, including your skin. Certain foods can be responsible for causing a flushed complexion and drying out the skin. Instead, you should incorporate more nutritional and hydrating foods into your diet
Foods/Drinks to avoid: harsh spices (ginger, cumin, black pepper), alcohol, citrus fruits,
Foods/Drinks to add to your diet: soothing spices (cardamom, saffron, fennel), white meat (chicken, turkey), fish, vegetables
Make sure to avoid hard spices.
In conclusion, while most of us tend to go for the quicker option of just covering our imperfections with makeup, it is far more worth it to be patient and stick to a routine that will ensure the best protection and most flawless complexion for your skin!