Skin Files · Redness
Why skin looks red, what tends to make it worse, and which gentle steps have evidence.
Redness can be a quick flush, a patch that lingers, or pinkness around the nose and cheeks. On deeper skin tones it may look darker, purple or brown rather than red, which makes it easy to miss.
Visible redness usually reflects blood flow near the surface and, often, irritation. Heat, sun, spicy food, alcohol, harsh products and over-exfoliation are common triggers.
An irritated skin barrier tends to make skin more reactive, so redness and stinging often travel together.
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