Skin redness and what to do about it?

[esperanza0905]

I'm fed up with advices to use green concealer!!! it's damn wrong!
Just perfect full coverage foundation will help cover it. (EL Double Wear, Revlon CS).
Actually I don't know anybody who healed rosacea for good with special creams and treatments..
Only I see that year by year it's disappearing slowly.
I think it's a matter of time...
There's nothing to reduce it except time.
Just must moisture A LOT, other way will become worse.
Please if I'm wrong tell me, I'll be glad to hear other opinion which actually works!

 

[DadaH]

i use Dermalogica for sensitized skin kit and it's the most amazing thing ever !

 

[Almond_Eyed]

I get redness on my face from eczema, which can't be covered up because it's flaky, dry, cracked, and itchy skin.

I use Polysporin for any open cuts or open blemishes, steroid cream for eczema breakouts, and Aveeno Ultra-Calming Moisturizer. I still get redness from acne or eczema scars so I don't have much of a choice besides covering it up.

I use mineral foundation powder because it doesn't irritate my skin, but for the most part I've learned to accept my imperfect skin, there's no cure for eczema =(

<3

 

[kimmae17]

i recenlty got skincueticals phyto + and it has helped alot!!!! i use it at night under my moisturizer!

 

[xphoenix06]

Have you looked into Clinque's skin care line for redness solutions? I never tried their skincare but I see ads everytime I look in a mag. or am out at the mall by the cosmetic stands.

 

[thekatalyst]

I don't really care for the Aveeno Ultra-Calming moisturizer, but that's what I've been using for the past few years. It might help on some days when my skin is especially red, but most days I don't even notice a difference. I don't have rosacea (although I think I might have a case of winter dryness) but after I do ANYTHING to my face, haha touch it, wash it, moisturize, etc... it gets red all over.

 

[purple_pumpkin]

I have redness on my face, almost my whole face turns red when I'm in a dusty room, when I'm hot, or in the sun + i have sun alergies, green concealet doesn't help at all!
I use Revlon colorstay, and you can't see the rednes, my skin looks amazingly beautiful, but I have sensitive skin, and I can't wear it every day.
If i sheer it with some creme, it doesn't cover my redness

I don't know what to do with it anymore

 

[Mabelle]

it sounds to me like your skin just get irratated very easily.

first, i would say start off with a nice calming cleanser (i like the african red tea foaming cleanser by ole henreksen). and use something like hope in a jar to moisturize as its good for all skin types. I get very red too (but blotchy) and what i have found has helped me out big time is the baums by decleor. I got samples of two of them. I rub a small amount into my hands at night. let it heat up and rub it onto my face. I wake up, no redness. And my skin is actually glowing, its fantastic!!
Another good night treatment is by ole, its called pure perfection. Its really nice too, but ive seen more consistant results with the decelor.

 

[purple_pumpkin]

Thanks Mabelle!
I have heard about ole and hope in a jar, but not about the two other products, where can i find them (online?)

I'm glad that there ih hope for it

 

[Mabelle]

i got the decleor at sephora, but we no longer carry them, as they are only in spas. i would email the company and ask them which spas in your area carry them.

Also, someone mentioned to me that korres has a nice moisturizer and serum for reddness... its a rose one i believe. ask for samples!

 

[purple_pumpkin]

I'm debating if I should order the Ole Henriksen Dry and Sensitive Skin Starter Kit or Philosophy Makeup Optional Kit For Dry, Sensitive Skin?

 

[Mabelle]

For the Ole I've tried a few of the products....
The mask is fantastic. It feels great on the skin; cool, soothing and tingely! It gently exfoliates with enzymes (so no need to rub) and moisturizes!
the scrub is nice too. Its got tea tree oil, which sometimes can be a touch drying, but this product isnt. It;s very gentle.
I hated nuture me. I think i was allergic to it, but everyone i work with loves it! Its very nice smellig, feels good on the skin and hydrates well.

the skin insulator i havent tried (we dont have it in my store) but ive heard tons of great things about it. its designed to protect against enviornmental junk, which might be whats causing the redness. It has an SPF, which is great, and the essential fatty acids, will hydrate super nicely, and i find them calming on my skin.

Ive tried the philospy products too... but i dont think there are any real calming properties to them.... Aside from maybe the hope in a jar moisturizer... or when hope is not enough (moisturizer... not crazy about the serums)

personally, i like the sounds of the ole kit...

but seriously check out that decleor stuff if you can.
If your pleased with the ole, then consider trying out "pure perfection". It's a night time treatment and it helps with cell turnover (anti aging), but i find it calms my skin WAY down. It's also really nourishing. Wheni go to bed and i have redness, i put this one, and i wake up with none. loves it

 

[NikkiHorror]

I have the exact same uneven, blotchy, red skintone as you. ALL OVER my face, not just patches. Like my whole face is red and my neck is white. It's wtf, I know. Sometimes it can be acne, sometimes it's roscea, sometimes it's simply the skin's sensitivity, but if you have what I think you're talking about, it has to do with circulation and it's genetic (english, irish, scottish genes). I've noticed my dad has it. I don't think there is any way to get rid of it. Some mornings I'll wake up and my face will be clear and white and beautiful...for like 2 minutes, and then it's back to it's old self again. You have to cover all your bases...use anti-acne products, but make sure they are for sensitive skin. The only things that work for me are alpha hydroxy acid cleansers (gentle, but effective...murad and peter thomas roth make good ones), a calming moisturizer, a primer, and a full coverage foundation. Smashbox has a really good green primer but I suggest their peach toned one called "blend". Estee Lauder double wear is THE HOMEGIRL for your skin type. I use studio fix powder on top and for touch ups.

 

[ElectroCute]

I second the Dermalogica sensitized skin kit, I use it when my skin gets touchy (red, flushed and/or irritated). I also use the serum every day, and would use the cleanser if I could afford a new one at the moment. It's great!! Its worth the money for sure

 

[MsButterfly]

I have sensitive skin with broken capillaries on my cheeks. I bought B.Kamins soothing day cream and soothing skin concentrate (serum like product) recently. My redness isn't as bad and my face is calmer It's not cheap.. around $80.00 Canadian each.. I know Sephora in Canada carries it but not sure if its available in the USA. B.Kamins also has a website so you can check to see if they ship world wide.