THEREFORE your skin is reddened and THAT you can do about it

When it's cold outside, you're nervous or have had a glass of wine, everyone gets red cheeks. But what if the reddening doesn't go away? What you can really do with rosacea & couperose!

Red cheeks can have many triggers: freezing temperatures, cold wind, sporting activity, stress, hectic pace or alcohol. There are people who blush easily and others who must have stood in the cold for a long time before a bit of red appears on their cheeks. But the reason is the same for all of them.

Reddened skin: why do we get red cheeks?

When we blush, it's because of blood flow to the skin. The skin vessels play an important role in this. If they are narrowed, you cannot see them. But when it is cold and the body tries to keep warm, the blood vessels widen so that a stronger supply of all organs is possible. And when the blood vessels are dilated, they are also more visible. Especially fair-skinned people therefore seem to blush more easily.

In the end, the body reacts in a wide variety of situations with a higher blood supply, which then leads to a visible reddening. For example, when doing sports or when you have a fever. Alcohol also ensures that the blood vessels expand.

But it is also a fact: we only want to be reddened in one place on our face and we also smear blush on our faces every day to maintain that youthful glow: on the cheeks. But as soon as the nose, child and forehead are also affected, we use make-up - but that is not effective … We therefore reveal below what you can do against the Prince Harry look …

Is the redness on my face a concern?

In itself, everyone blushes in the situations described above, only it is more visible in some people than in others. This is due to the complexion and the condition of the skin and blood vessels. But sometimes it happens that the redness just doesn't go away. So if you notice permanent reddening of the cheeks or face, you should consult your family doctor, because this symptom can also indicate various diseases and problems.

Rosacea

One of the most common reasons for permanent red skin is rosacea. This is a chronic disease that comes on in flares and cannot be cured. The disease runs in several stages and usually begins from the age of 30. Blonde and red-haired people with light skin are particularly affected.

Couperose

In the early stages of rosacea, the reddening goes away after a while. Then one speaks of a couperose. Those affected complain of sensitive and dry skin. Couperose can be hereditary, but it can also result from excessive tobacco consumption, too long and frequent sunbathing, high blood pressure and weak connective tissue.

Rosacea: later stage

In the later stages of rosacea, the redness persists longer. And it can also develop pus vesicles, skin nodules that cause severe itching.

How can you treat rosacea & coupersoe?

Both syndromes cannot be cured, but you can at least delay the flare-ups a little if you stick to the following points …

Tips: This helps with reddened skin

• A high sun protection factor is a must! The skin is extremely sensitive to the sun and must therefore be protected with SPF in summer and winter!
• Rather rely on creams recommended by the doctor. In addition, do without peelings and avoid the ingredient alcohol in cosmetics.
• It is better to skip the sauna
• Spicy foods, foods, and high alcohol consumption can also trigger a flare-up
• Stress can also be one of the personal triggers, for example, so you should try to lead a balanced everyday life.

Any skin care regimen that is anti-inflammatory is good. Immediate help can be homemade moist compresses soaked with black tea or arnica, for example. Cooling gel masks can also relieve the swelling, at least for a short time.

It is important that you go to the doctor at the first signs. Because in some cases medical interventions can provide relief. In addition, you can better control the course of the disease in this way. It is always important to address the cause. If the reddening still persists, you can switch to "covering up".

Apply makeup to red cheeks

If you want to hide redness with make-up, you have to resort to the complementary color of red: green. Green concealers or creams form a good basis for further make-up, because the green neutralizes the red tones. You shouldn't paint your whole face with green paint, just those areas that are affected.

This method works best when followed by foundation or BB cream. Make sure that the ingredients do not irritate the skin. Very important: choose make-up with sun protection factor and even apply a double layer in summer - first sun cream, then make-up with sun protection factor.