What Causes Redness on the Face?
Suffering from red patches on your face? The causes can be very diverse. Let’s talk about where they come from and what you can do about them.
Not all redness is the same
Facial redness can have a variety of causes. As we all know, physical exertion, spicy foods or nervousness can lead to flushing. This redness is only temporary and will usually fade quickly. If it persists on the skin without an explainable trigger and is even accompanied by symptoms such as itching or burning, this may indicate a more serious skin condition. Below, we have listed the most common triggers of persistent redness and how you can support your skin with the right products.
Sensitive skin
First signs
- Diffuse red patches on the skin
- Skin feels tight
- Redness is accompanied by a burning or hot sensation
- Persistent itching
- Skin prone to irritation or allergies
First signs
- Diffuse red patches on the skin
- Skin feels tight
- Redness is accompanied by a burning or hot sensation
- Persistent itching
- Skin prone to irritation or allergies
What you can do about it: The reason why sensitive skin is prone to irritation is a compromised skin barrier. This barrier is your skin’s frontline defense against external aggressors. There are various factors that can lead to a compromised barrier. Naturally, genetic factors will always play a role. Psychological stress can also make the skin more vulnerable. Stress can even promote skin rashes. Other aggravating factors include hormonal changes, unsuitable skincare products, overuse of skincare products and environmental stress (UV radiation and urban pollution).
Sensitive skin needs gentle products that focus on strengthening the skin barrier, restore the immune system and help to prevent facial redness. This is exactly where our SENSITIVE CARE products come in, following the "less is more" approach. All products are formulated fragrance-free and do not contain irritating substances such as PEG emulsifiers, conventional preservative systems, silicones, mineral oils and microplastics. Soothing ingredients such as ceramides, squalane and our Skin Repair formula strengthen the facial skin and soothe irritation. To strengthen the skin barrier, repair damaged skin and provide additional anti-aging benefits, you can use the Triple Ceramide Serum in addition to your usual skincare routine.
Sensitive skin needs gentle products that focus on strengthening the skin barrier, restore the immune system and help to prevent facial redness. This is exactly where our SENSITIVE CARE products come in, following the "less is more" approach. All products are formulated fragrance-free and do not contain irritating substances such as PEG emulsifiers, conventional preservative systems, silicones, mineral oils and microplastics. Soothing ingredients such as ceramides, squalane and our Skin Repair formula strengthen the facial skin and soothe irritation. To strengthen the skin barrier, repair damaged skin and provide additional anti-aging benefits, you can use the Triple Ceramide Serum in addition to your usual skincare routine.
Couperose
More than facial redness
- Visible red veins on the cheeks and nose
- Large areas of redness on the face, neck and décolleté
- The complexion appears uneven
- The skin is prone to irritation
- Often accompanied by dry skin
More than facial redness
- Visible red veins on the cheeks and nose
- Large areas of redness on the face, neck and décolleté
- The complexion appears uneven
- The skin is prone to irritation
- Often accompanied by dry skin
What causes the characteristic red, blotchy skin? Visible reddish veins and red cheeks appear more commonly over the age of 30. They are caused by a hereditary weakness of the connective tissue. People with fair and sensitive facial skin appear to be at greatest risk. As with many skin problems, your personal lifestyle can have a negative impact on the appearance of your skin and exacerbate visible veins and facial redness. For example, we recommend avoiding spicy food, regular sauna sessions, smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol and coffee. Tip: You can cover redness with a green primer or camouflage to create a good base for make-up.
Effective anti-redness products for couperose should stabilize and soothe the skin, improve the look of visible blood vessels and support the connective tissue. Our REDNESS CONTROL collection reduces facial redness and strengthens the capillaries (dilated veins). You can learn more about couperose here.
Rosacea
In some cases, couperose can turn into chronic rosacea. This skin condition needs to be diagnosed and treated by a dermatologist. The typical symptoms of rosacea appear in regular flare-ups and can vary in severity depending on the stage of the disease: In the preliminary stage, the skin shows an increased tendency towards redness on the cheeks, chin, nose and forehead. The most severe form of rosacea can lead to phymatous growths. One rare form of rosacea can even affect the eyes. This leads to bloodshot eyes and inflammation of the eyelids. Since rosacea symptoms include pimples, pustules and inflammation, it is often confused with acne. That is why diagnosis is best made by a dermatologist.
You can find detailed information in our article on rosacea treatment.
Rosacea
In some cases, couperose can turn into chronic rosacea. This skin condition needs to be diagnosed and treated by a dermatologist. The typical symptoms of rosacea appear in regular flare-ups and can vary in severity depending on the stage of the disease: In the preliminary stage, the skin shows an increased tendency towards redness on the cheeks, chin, nose and forehead. The most severe form of rosacea can lead to phymatous growths. One rare form of rosacea can even affect the eyes. This leads to bloodshot eyes and inflammation of the eyelids. Since rosacea symptoms include pimples, pustules and inflammation, it is often confused with acne. That is why diagnosis is best made by a dermatologist.
You can find detailed information in our article on rosacea treatment.
Product recommendation:
The 10% Azelaic Acid Serum is perfect for skin prone to couperose and rosacea. It has antibacterial properties and soothes redness caused by inflammation.
Other causes of redness
There are of course a variety of possible reasons why your skin may be prone to redness. Atopic dermatitis, for example, causes extremely dry skin and itchy eczema. The symptoms are not permanent, but manifest in spontaneous, acute flare-ups. How long the flare-ups last and how painful they are depends on the severity of the condition. If you suffer from eczema, we recommend our MINERAL CARE Med collection with skincare products specially developed for skin prone to eczema. Another cause of facial redness could be perioral dermatitis. This is a skin condition where a red rash circles your mouth, accompanied by itching and a feeling of tightness.
There are of course a variety of possible reasons why your skin may be prone to redness. Atopic dermatitis, for example, causes extremely dry skin and itchy eczema. The symptoms are not permanent, but manifest in spontaneous, acute flare-ups. How long the flare-ups last and how painful they are depends on the severity of the condition. If you suffer from eczema, we recommend our MINERAL CARE Med collection with skincare products specially developed for skin prone to eczema. Another cause of facial redness could be perioral dermatitis. This is a skin condition where a red rash circles your mouth, accompanied by itching and a feeling of tightness.
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