Redness from acne can be reduced by using certain skincare ingredients and products, as well as adopting certain practices. Here are some tips and ingredients that can help reduce redness from acne:
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Cleansing: Cleanse the skin twice daily (morning and night) with a gentle, fragrance-free, and noncomedogenic (wont clog pores) cleanser.
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Niacinamide: Add a product with niacinamide into your daily routine. Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that’s been shown to reduce acne-related inflammation and redness.
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Salicylic acid: Apply topical salicylic acid to red, irritated blemishes.
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Pimple patches: Consider pimple patches or stickers. If the redness is limited to one (or two) locations, you can purchase pimple patches designed to minimize a pimple’s appearance. Most contain salicylic acid, niacinamide, vitamin C, or some combination of ingredients designed to reduce the pimple’s appearance and promote healing.
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Ice: Apply a cloth-covered ice pack or piece of ice over areas of redness. Leave on for 10 minutes or less.
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Soothing ingredients: Products containing niacinamide, sulfur, allantoin, caffeine, licorice root, chamomile, aloe, and cucumber can help reduce redness.
Its important to note that when using skincare products, its best to be patient and give them at least four weeks to work. Also, many of these ingredients may make your skin sensitive to the sun, so its important to wear sunscreen and protective clothing. Finally, if you have tried over-the-counter remedies without success, its best to see a dermatologist for further evaluation.
