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The Skin Read · Skin pattern

The Flushing Pattern

Redness driven by blood vessels, not by dryness.

Why does my face go red so easily?

This redness comes from blood vessels that open too easily with heat, sun, alcohol or spicy food. Treated like ordinary sensitivity it usually gets worse, so the first job is to calm and protect.

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What usually helps
  • Lukewarm water only
  • Mineral sunscreen every day
  • A note of what set off each flush
What to pause
  • Hot water, saunas and steam
  • Scrubs, acids and alcohol toners
  • Menthol, fragrance and plant extracts, centella included
Ingredients to look for
  • Tranexamic acid
  • Azelaic acid
  • Niacinamide, low strength
When skincare is not enough

Redness that stays all the time, visible vessels, small bumps inside the redness, or sore and gritty eyes are worth a doctor's or dermatologist's assessment. These can be signs of rosacea, which skincare cannot diagnose or treat.

The Skin Read

Not sure this is your pattern?

The Skin Read asks a few quick questions and shows your skin pattern, what to pause, and a routine that fits it. About 3 minutes, no sign up.

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Written by Clara Song, Ph.D., founder and formulator of COMPLETE ELIXIR in South Surrey, BC. This content is educational. It does not diagnose or treat a medical condition and does not replace care from a dermatologist or other qualified healthcare professional.