If you’re wondering how to reduce redness in the face, the first step is to identify the cause of your skin's redness, whether it’s harsh weather, over-exfoliation, stress, heat, strong emotions, or harsh products. Then, cut out or manage the triggers.
If you can’t figure out what’s causing it, focus instead on calming the redness and caring for your skin barrier with skincare products designed for redness. Seek out proven soothing ingredients like niacinamide, aloe vera, chamomile, allantoin, green tea extract, and centella asiatice (cica).
It helps to pare down your routine to essential soothing skincare products (mild cleanser, lightweight moisturizer, and mineral sunscreen), and then reintroduce products one by one over a few days to identify the culprits.