How to Reduce Red, Rosy Cheeks-Rosacea

Information on how to reduce red, rosy cheeks. Rosacea affects over 14 million Americans but there are simple and painless ways to reduce facial redness.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Rosacea, an inflammatory skin disorder flares up big time in the winter months because of harsh weather. Begin by protecting your face with a moisturizer that protects your skin from windburn and has a built in anti-inflammatory agent like licorice which helps to reduce redness. You can also apply flaxseed oil to moisturize and soothe red skin.

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   Consuming too much red wine can also cause your cheeks to become overly flushed due to the level of sulfites found in red wine. If you must have an alcoholic beverage, stick with sulfite-free wine or try vodka or gin which do not contain ingredients which could promote a rosacea flair-up.

3. Cut out caffeine and try herbal green teas as an alternative. Green tea works to reduce redness and inflammation.

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   Avoid foods that are spicy as they can make your skin increasingly flushed after consuming them. Stick with a mild diet and avoid spices like curry, and chipotle.