BEAUTY
Tips For Reducing Redness From Acne
By PRECIOUS UMEASALUGO
Ice It Out
Ice is your go-to to calm swelling in your body, and the effects are no different when used on the face. Ice is great for redness because it reduces blood flow and stops inflammation, and when applied to pimples, it can shrink and reduce them.
Never Skip Sunscreen
Sunscreen not only protects you from skin cancer but also helps with redness caused by acne, so wear sunscreen every day. Sun exposure can worsen acne and cause more inflammation because the sun dries out your skin, causing it to overcompensate by producing pore-clogging and acne-forming sebum.
Healthy Diet
Some foods worsen acne, like alcohol, sugar, milk, and chocolate because these foods alter hormone levels and trigger irritation, leading to acne and redness. Try incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet; like kale, salmon, brown rice, and carrots.
Skincare
To help heal your skin and reduce redness, use gentle skincare ingredients like ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, green tea, and tiger grass. These ingredients improve your skin’s moisture barrier and reduce irritation, and avoid harsh skincare products like physical scrubs.
LED Face Mask
If you’re willing to splurge, LED light therapy tackles skin care concerns like aging, acne, and inflammation. LED light soothes and hastens the healing process of inflamed skin.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a skincare ingredient that regulates sebum production, and excess sebum can clog pores which leads to acne. Niacinamide is anti-inflammatory and reduces swelling, so it’s a great ingredient to use if you’re looking to reduce redness from acne.