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Why does this happen and how can I get rid of it?"
Cady Griffin
What is Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE)?
And it’s usually just as aggravating and stubborn to treat as the original acne itself.
In fact, there are manydifferent types of acnethat have different symptoms and aftereffects.
The latter is what is causing the redness you see after a breakout.
In other words, that redness is proof of your skin regenerating.
“Overworking skin withacne productsis often a major contributing factor to pimple redness,” said Dr. Ciraldo.
How to Reduce Redness From Acne
Use an ice compress.
Apply soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredients.
So, what ingredients should you be using to combat irritation?
Dr. Ciraldo recommends aloe vera, green tea, and other healing ingredients like witch hazel and tiger grass.
CBD skincare products might also helpstudies found that it interacts with skin receptors to turn down its inflammatory response.
Incorporate a niacinamide serum into your routine.
Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is an anti-inflammatory ingredient that reduces redness.
Invest in an LED face mask.
In the case of acne redness, a combination of blue and red LED light can help.
Talk to your doctor about prescription medication.
Look into a laser treatment.
Apply salicylic acid to your skin.
Along with reducing breakouts,salicylic acidhas anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce redness from acne.
Also, refrain from applying salicylic acid to already irritated or sunburnt skin.
Cleanse your face twice per day with a gentle cleanser.
Using a gentle cleanser will help reduce inflammation and irritation, because of more chemically potent cleansers.
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