Redness

Understanding Skin Redness

Skin redness happens when blood vessels near the surface of the skin dilate or become inflamed. This can be due to sensitivity, a compromised skin barrier, broken capillaries, or inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea. 

Essentially, your skin is saying, “Help!”

Common triggers include environmental stressors (hello sun, wind, and pollution), over-exfoliating, harsh skincare products, hot showers, spicy food, alcohol, stress, and even exercise. Fun! 

Everyone’s triggers are different, which is why identifying your personal redness culprits is crucial. Once you know what sets your skin off, you can tailor your redness skincare routine to keep flare-ups to a minimum.

Go-To Skincare Solutions for Redness

When it comes to skincare for red skin, less is more. Go-To’s range features gentle products, designed with sensitive, redness-prone skin in mind.

Something like Very Useful Face Cream is a great pick. This deeply nourishing moisturiser is loaded with antioxidants to help ward off oxidative stress (one of the common causes of redness) while strengthening the skin barrier and locking in hydration. 

Clarifying Face Hero, our treatment dry oil, helps reduce inflammation and restore balance—without pissing off your skin. Find this one paired up in our uber-convenient sets for seamless skincare-ing.

Building a Redness-Relief Skincare Routine

Don’t know where on earth to start when your skin’s on red alert? Our routine quiz will run the numbers and find the perfect routine for you. But a redness-soothing routine should look something a bit like this:

Morning:

Cleanse gently with a soap-free, soothing formula like Juicy Gel (no squeaky-clean nonsense). Follow with a hydrating serum, then a calming moisturiser to protect your barrier. Finish with SPF—a total non-negotiable for skincare red concerns. (UV exposure worsens redness and irritation).

Evening:

Cleanse to remove the day. Apply a nourishing face oil or serum to calm inflammation, then seal it in with a comforting moisturiser. Think replenishing hydration versus actives overload.

Weekly:

Skip exfoliation. Instead, focus on barrier repair with a nourishing mask. Your skin will sincerely thank you.

And don’t forget your body care as well! 

Consistency And Patch Testing

Consistency is everything. Anti-redness skincare isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about long-term calming and strengthening. Always patch-test new products and introduce them slowly. If your skin is prone to freaking out, we can bet it also hates the surprise of new products and ingredients without a proper trial.

FAQs

What causes skin redness?

Inflammation, broken capillaries, sensitivity, rosacea, environmental stress, and overuse of harsh products are common causes.

How can I reduce skin redness naturally?

Gentle skincare, avoiding triggers, staying hydrated, managing stress, and using soothing ingredients can all help reduce redness naturally.

Are there specific ingredients to look for in products for skin redness?

Yes! Look for niacinamide, glycerin, ceramides, squalane, and soothing oils. Avoid strong fragrances and actives if your skin is reactive.

Should I consult a dermatologist for skin redness?

If redness is persistent, painful, or worsening, seeing a dermatologist is always a good idea—especially if rosacea is suspected.

Red skin happens. But with the right skincare for redness (and a little patience), calm, happy skin is absolutely achievable.

Wanna know more about tackling your skin issues (and teaching them a lesson while you do)? Head over to The Go-To Guide for more.