Redness

Many people deal with it: redness in the face. There can be various causes: medication, flu, stress, alcohol, spicy food and so on. Skin concerns such as acne, eczema and couperose can also cause redness. The cheeks and the T-zone in particular are highly prone to red patches. As a result, the skin becomes vulnerable to factors that are normally harmless. That is why it often feels tight and irritated. Do you experience redness for a longer period? Then your skin is sending a signal. In general, redness means that the skin's barrier function is weakened, which leads to irritation. Try to find out the underlying cause so you can tackle it effectively.

Which ingredients help against redness?

• Liquorice root extract - Calms and brightens. It has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action.
• Bisabolol - Softens and soothes the skin and reduces irritation.
• Cucumber - Hydrates and refreshes and has an antioxidant effect.
• Niacinamide/Vitamin B3 - Helps strengthen the skin barrier, reduces redness and irritation and has a mildly exfoliating action.

Which skincare routine reduces it?

Be gentle with your skin. Use mild products for sensitive skin and avoid harsh ingredients such as alcohol and fragrance. Do not scrub the skin, as this can make redness worse. Pat the skin dry and use an exfoliant with, for example, salicylic acid or papain to remove dead skin cells. It is also important to strengthen the skin barrier. Wear a product with at least SPF15 every day and apply a moisturising cream with, for example, niacinamide.

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