Underlying Causes of Facial Redness

• Too Much Scrubbing Can Cause Redness
  
  Facial redness is mostly commonly the result of a chronic inflammatory condition known as rosacea. Rosacea can cause red, irritated skin and an acne-like flush across the nose and cheeks. If you know rosacea isn't your redness culprit, your over-rosiness could be the result of using a harsh exfoliant, or scrubbing your face too often. Sun exposure can also be to blame because it causes facial blood vessels to diffuse over the face and gives you a flushed, splotchy look. Finally, skincare products could be playing a part. An allergic reaction to cosmetics or lotions can cause sensitive skin to break out in a red, irritated rash.
  
  

Remedies for Rosacea

• Look For Products with Feverfew or Aloe to Soothe Rosacea
  
  As one of the leading causes of facial redness, rosacea can be a frustrating and even painful condition. It has many readily available treatments. If you want to go the natural route, look for lotions and creams that list chrysanthellum indicum, green tea or niacinamide as an ingredient. All have been shown to improve the look of affected skin and reduce redness. Products that include zinc and aloe can also be helpful in reducing rosacea-related redness, as can anti-inflammatory ingredients such as feverfew. If you want to go a step beyond natural, laser therapy can also be used to reduce irritated blood vessels and soothe a flushed face.
  
  

Other Redness Remedies

• At-Home Remedies Can Leave You Redness-Free
  
  If your facial redness is caused by something other than rosacea, you have many treatment options. Switch to a nonabrasive face wash instead of a harsh exfoliant to calm irritated skin, and for sun damage, look into laser treatment to relieve the redness. If you think your flush might be caused by an allergic reaction, your dermatologist or physician can test you for allergies and help you figure out which products to steer clear of.