Why does your skin turn red?
This question has a long answer, as there are many reasons. For example, your cheeks can turn red from embarrassment, from a hard workout, or from spending a little too much time in the sun!
If your skin is red from spending too much time in the sun, you are most likely dealing with sunburn. Sunburn is red, painful, damaged skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Repeated sunburns can lead to the skin aging prematurely, and can increase the risk of skin cancer. That is why it is important to take sun care seriously, wearing sunscreen when spending time outdoors.
LEMYKA's Sun Lotion UV Shield Moisturizer (SPF 30+) is a great choice for sunscreen due to its one active ingredient - ZnO. This ingredient is gentle on sensitive skin and safe for all ages, including babies and toddlers, all while maintaining a lightweight, non-greasy feel with no white residue left over.
First-degree sunburn is the most common, and is the mildest case. It is damage done to the skin’s outer layer and usually heals on its own in a few days to a week. You can treat your sunburn at home through using aloe vera gel, a cooling and hydrating gel, taking cold baths or showers, and covering the healing skin while outdoors.
Another cause for red skin is when it is irritated or gets an allergic reaction by something touching your skin, known as contact dermatitis. Common causes of irritant contact dermatitis are soaps or hair dye, and common causes of allergic contact dermatitis are poison ivy, fragrances, and latex.
The redness tends to clear up on its own when you stop exposing the skin to whatever is causing the reaction.
LEMYKA has multiple blog posts detailing different skin conditions that can result in red skin, mentioning what the skin condition is, how to treat it, and/or how to prevent it!
Seborrheic dermatitis: What is Seborrheic Dermatitis?
Rosacea: Beyond the Blush: Navigating Triggers and Treatment Options for Rosacea
Atopic dermatitis: How to Treat Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) in Toddlers
Psoriasis: Understanding Psoriasis
