Facial Redness 101: What Are the Causes (And How Do You Treat Them)?

Evening out your skin tone can be challenging, especially for those of us who are prone to redness. The first thing that's important to understand is that not all facial redness has the same root cause. "Some people will just be flushers and blushers, while others can have bonafide rosacea or even hives," says cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Kenneth Mark.

And it doesn't end there: "Being too aggressive with exfoliation can cause inflammation-induced redness and then there's redness caused by an allergic reaction to a product," says SkinCeuticals partner dermatologist, Dr. Ted Lain. If your symptoms are beginning to feel painful, dermatologist and founder of Sobel Skin, Dr. Howard Sobel, notes that it can mean that there's an underlying skin condition causing the redness and you should see a dermatologist.

As you might have guessed, the various causes of redness translate differently once they're expressed on the skin, with some being much more serious than others. Keep on reading to find out what's causing your redness... and how to treat it.

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