How to Reduce Redness With Over-the-Counter Products
Little can ruin your makeup routine faster than redness in your face. However, many people are resistant to visiting a doctor to get expensive prescriptions, especially if the problem does not occur daily. You can treat one-time redness quite easily with over-the-counter products. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Reducing Skin Redness
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Use a protective sunscreen daily to prevent burning.
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Test new skin care products on a small patch of skin on your forearm before using on your face. A product might be causing an allergic reaction, and in turn, the redness.
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Dab toothpaste on red pimples to help dry them out.
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Use soaps and cleansers made specifically for your skin type. These do not have to be prescription strength, but if they are made for your skin type, they will be gentler.
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Look for products that include the following ingredients: azadirachta indica, tea tree oil, lavender essential oil, oleum malalauca, calendula officinalis and symphytum. These ingredients are all found in over-the-counter products and will help to reduce redness.
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Apply treatment for redness several times every day.
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Use ice to reduce any swelling related to redness from popping a pimple.
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Tips & Warnings
If your condition worsens or does not go away, see a dermatologist.
Never squeeze pimples. This can cause infection or scarring.
