Beuty Crisis- How to Conceal Redness

  Having sensitive skin can make using mainstream
products difficult, but there are some very effective regimens, made for
your type of skin!

Sensitive skin tends to be thin and delicate with fine pores. "It usually reacts quickly to
temperature changes from the cold or wind. Such skin requires extra gentle
care along with the use of mild products especially formulated to help calm and soothe
skin," says David Bank, MD, a dermatologist in Mt. Kisco, NY. Bank recommends applying a small amount of Afrin decongestant nose spray or Visine on a cotton ball to the reddened area. "[These products] constrict the tiny blood vessels an will get the red out
within 30-60 seconds, and lasts up to 12 hours!" Bank also suggests using a
cleanser like Cetaphil, or a prescription cleanser like Ovace face wash (highly effective in treating acne and acne rosacea). Just remember that even if you're skin is prone to acne, you still need to exfoliate at least once a week. Instead of using washcloths and harsh exfoliating
scrubs, try using products that have salicylic acid in them. If your skin is still red, Bank recommends going to see your dermatologist for a fruit acid peel or mild microdermabrasion.

"To cover up the redness without breaking out more, I suggest using a good
corrective concealer that is labeled for oily or acne prone skin," suggests Neal
Schultz, MD, founder of DermTV.com. "To help cover the redness, use
concealers with a yellow or green tint which immediately erases the red
without needing to be applied heavily," suggests Schultz. When washing your
face, Schultz recommends a two-part process, "use an acne cleanser labeled
for sensitive skin, which won't remove all the oil, but will avoid
irritation, and then follow it with an alcohol free toner which removes the
rest of the oil, without [any] irritation."

"A general rule [for sensitive skin] would be 'less is more'," say Kathy
Fields and Katie Rodan, co-creators of Proactiv. "Be gentle with your skin
and avoid factors that trigger reactions, such as heat, sunlight and certain
skincare and food products." Fields and Rodan recommend using products that
include soothing ingredients, such as their Proactiv Green Tea moisturizer.
After applying your moisturizer, Fields and Rodan suggest using "a mineral
makeup foundation or concealer. Mineral makeup is proven to be effective on
sensitive skin and isn't too heavy or drying."

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