HOW TO DEAL WITH SKIN REDNESS

If there is one thing that quickly brings frustration and instantly ruins your flawless, picture perfect complexion, it is skin redness! Redness is something that we all deal with from time to time, but with so many different causes, it can be hard to determine how it is best treated. The first step in combatting back to your flawless glow is to always determine the source.  Is it rosacea, or is it general flushing? Is it sensitivity, or a reaction to season change, or something you have used on your skin? Be sure to be kind to your skin. Use products that will calm and nurture. Keep water temerature on the face to luke warm, and make sure you are wearing your sun protection every day! Some people are prone to skin redness, and will generally avoid any known triggers, but maintaining the skin each day may just take a little more caution. Follow these few tips to ensure your skin stays happy, healthy and calm. 

Pin point your Skin allergies

Speaking with your GP is a great first step. They will be able to guide you on the steps you are needing to take to have your skin allergy tested. This is the perfect way to determine if there are any specific ingredient that you should be avoiding. Sometimes it just takes one that does not agree with you to throw your skin into panic. Once this is known, your skincare option will be open to a whole new world. 

Consider Antioxidants

Antioxidants are an ideal way to keep the skin functioning in a health manner, and are fantastic in helping the skin as it ages. Even sensitive skins can use antioxidants, and they can actually be very beneficial in helping to improve the skins barrier and to protect against elements that may be contributing to your skin redness. Skin Matrix Skin Perfection Serum is the ultimate All in One Serum. Once you try you will never stop using. Using the most effective ingredients to target specific skin concerns such as skin lightening, anti-ageing, acne control and calming sensitive skins. This antioxidant rich, All In One Serum is gentle enough to be used twice daily. Perfect for the most sensitive of skins.

Benefits:

• Anti Ageing

• Lighten and Brighten the skin

• Banish blemishes

• Hydrate the skin

• Plump and firm the skin

• Soothe irritated skins, such as sensitive skins/rosacea/eczema/psoriasis

• Feed and restore the skin

• Protect the skin from daily environmental stressors

Be gentle with Retinol 

We all know that when it comes to anti ageing Retinol is often the go to. This powerful ingredient certainly delivers the results, however some skins can find it a little intense. If you have sensitive skin, or a skin that needs a little TLC, a plant based retinol substitute is a great option. This is a great way to deliver all those powerful skin benefits without the sometimes harsh effects of a retinol. Try Saya Renew Serum will soften the appearance of ageing, promote collagen and stimulate skin cell renewal. Notice a visible improvement of hyperpigmentation, signs of ageing and scarring. Formulated with a blend of 15 botanicals that work in synergy to hydrate, rejuvenate and protect the skin. Bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, and Kakadu Plum to renew and brighten the skin, as well as the following incredible botanicals to provide protection, balance and hydration.

Use a gentle exfoliant. 

When it comes to reddened prone skins, it is often best to go easy on your exfoliation. Exfoliating the skin regularly can actually help to renew and promote healthy skin, however if your skin is o the sensitive side, it is good to consider an enzyme exfoliant. This will help to eliminate the dead skin cells and help to increase the cellular turnover of your skin, without creating further skin redness with a physical scrub. 2 of my go to enymes exfoliants are the Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask and the Grown Alchemist Enzyme Exfoliant. 

Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask

This is a gentle exfoliating enzyme mask that helps lift dead skin cells from the surface. The skin appears brightened, using natural extracts including Papain from papaya, and Bromelain from Pineapple to desquamate dead skin cells.

How to use.  1-2 times per week, Apply a pea sized amount of Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask evenly over the face and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes then gently rinse.

Grown Alchmist Enzyme Exfoliant

A gentle and completely granule-free exfoliant, formulated for sensitive facial skin, noticeably smoothing fine lines and hydrating skin while gently dissolving dead skin cells.

How to use Massage onto facial skin including the eye area. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off thoroughly. Tone and follow with your regular skincare system.

Use skin care containing Pre-biotics

Keeping the skin microbiome healthy and balanced is super important to keeping skin redness and sensitivity under control. Some products can disrupt the skins PH and microbiome. Prebiotics act as a food source for your natural-occurring probiotics, keeping skin's microbiome robust and healthy. Prebiotics also keep skin's pH levels healthy while maintaining a strong barrier against environmental invaders that cause inflammation. The Hemp Drop Prebiotic Moisturiser is a super light yet deeply hydrating moisturiser that won't clog your pores and is perfect for all skin types. Readily absorbed, creating softness and suppleness for all skin types. Softens fine lines, repairs the skin barrier, heals acne, and reduces sensitivities.

Benefits:

• A super light texture yet hydrates to perfection for all skin types

• Non-comedogenic

• Soothes eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis

• Hydrates the skin and locks in moisturise

• Restores skin elasticity and reduces fine lines

• Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties heal and calm acne

Mineral Makeup is best

Using the wrong makeup can play havoc with your skin. Some ingredients can be irritating and although temporarily cover your skin redness, can actually be aggravating and keeping the irritation present. Using a mineral makeup will not only conceal the problem, but also help to reduce the inflammation. Using only the best quality ingredients, Jane Iredale pure pressed foundation is a weightless, oil free mineral foundation that offers a powder foundation and concealer in one with SPF15 or SPF20 broad spectrum sun protection. Coverage can be sheer to full, depending on application. Containing zinc, it is super calming and anti inflammatory for the skin and completely non comodeogenic, which means it will not clog your pores. It truly is a makeup that your skin wil love. Especially if sensitivity is a concern. 

Having skin that is prone to skin redness can be tedious, but once you find a good routine that agrees with you, it will be worth all the research and hard work. Keep it up. You are doing well! Your skin will say thankyou, and you can enjoy your new beautiful, calmer skin.