Skincare for Redness

What helps calm red skin?

Visible redness usually settles best with a simple routine: a gentle cleanser, a fragrance-free moisturiser with soothing and barrier ingredients such as centella, panthenol, niacinamide or azelaic acid, and daily sunscreen. Go easy on strong acids and scrubs. Persistent flushing, or redness with bumps, may be rosacea and is worth seeing a GP about.

Key ingredients for redness

• Centella Asiatica — a soothing plant extract popular for irritated skin
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) — calms and hydrates while supporting barrier repair
• Niacinamide — supports the barrier and evens the look of tone
• Azelaic Acid — helps the look of redness; prescription strengths treat rosacea
• Allantoin — a gentle soothing and softening ingredient
• Chemical UV Filters — daily sunscreen, since sun is a common redness trigger

Common triggers to watch for: Fragrance / Parfum, Essential Oils, Alcohol Denat.

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