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14 Ingredients That Can Help Reduce the Look of Redness
Has your skin been looking red and inflamed? If you want to put a stop to this, you’ll need to determine the cause of that redness. Whether due to a damaged skin barrier, allergies, dehydration, a chronic skin condition, or anything else, each of those triggers comes with its own set of solutions.
However, this can sometimes take a while to do. So, in the meantime, turn your attention to Vine Vera as we share 14 ingredients that will help to reduce the look of redness and restore balance to your complexion.
1) Resveratrol
Let’s start with resveratrol – our signature ingredient at Vine Vera. It’s a potent antioxidant that’s obtained from certain fruits, such as the skin of red grapes. Being an antioxidant, resveratrol is mainly revered for how it tackles the appearance of free radical damage. Regular, long-term use gives the skin a smoother, firmer, and more elastic finish.
However, resveratrol has also been found to minimize the appearance of redness and inflammation. It has complexion-calming properties that keep the skin feeling soothed. Pick any Vine Vera product and you’ll be able to pamper your skin with the incredible effects of resveratrol. However, if this is your first time using the ingredient, we’d recommend starting with the exquisite Resveratrol Pinot Noir Longevity Serum.
2) Shea Butter
Shea butter is extremely effective at reducing the feeling of inflammation in the skin. It does this so well that redness and swelling usually become less noticeable soon after shea butter is applied.
If your skin is prone to redness, it would be worth adding shea butter to your daily skincare routine. With the Vine Vera Cabernet High Potency Moisture Day Cream, this is easy. This moisturizer combines shea butter with other ingredients that also reduce the look of redness, including aloe vera, chamomile, and resveratrol.
While that cream takes care of your face, turn to the Vine Vera Intensive Shea Body Butter for the rest of your skin. With these two products, your skin will feel soft and supple from head to toe!
3) Aloe Vera Extract
You’re probably already aware of how aloe vera is exceptional at soothing the look of redness and inflammation. This is why people often turn to it when they’re experiencing a sunburn. What makes aloe vera even better is the fact that it’s incredibly hydrating. As a humectant, it binds moisture to the skin, immediately leaving it feeling refreshed.
The way in which it quickly boosts the skin’s moisture content makes it a great ingredient to use in the evenings, when natural moisture loss increases. This is why aloe vera has been included in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet High Potency Night Cream. It’s a slightly richer formula than our day cream, ensuring that your skin feels balanced and replenished come morning.
4) Ceramides
Ceramides are lipids that form a key part of the skin’s structure. They’re vital when it comes to maintaining a healthy skin barrier, integral in moisture retention and the prevention of irritation. Sadly, once you reach the age of 25, ceramide production begins to decline. This means that the skin is more prone to dehydration, sensitivities, and redness as it ages.
Adding ceramides to your skincare routine can help to keep those visible skin concerns at bay. It’s a popular ingredient in skincare for this very reason and is a star ingredient in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Revival Serum. It’s joined by a number of vitamins and botanical extracts. This serum also contains a peptide blend, which, as you’re about to find out, is another must-have ingredient…
5) Peptides
Redness is often due to a compromised skin barrier. With barrier function declining, irritants and, therefore, sensitivities, become a much bigger problem. Ceramides can help the skin barrier to feel stronger once again, and they do so even more effectively when combined with peptides.
In addition to helping to calm the look of redness and inflammation, peptides will also work to reduce the appearance of skin aging. Their gentle nature makes them a popular ingredient in eye care products, just like the Resveratrol Cabernet High-Potency Eye Serum. In this formula, a peptide duo has been combined with green tea, aloe vera, calendula, and resveratrol. Get ready for skin that feels refreshed and revived!
6) Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium hyaluronate (or hyaluronic acid) is an ingredient that has been in the spotlight lately. It’s a fantastic humectant, enabling it to quickly plump and volumize the look of the skin. It’s highly sought after by those who are trying to minimize the appearance of aging.
However, this ingredient is also great for soothing the look of redness and swelling. See this for yourself in no time at all with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet 60-Second Eye Solution. With this serum, sodium hyaluronate, along with a few other carefully chosen ingredients, will give your eye area a smoother and more even finish in just one minute!
7) Niacinamide
Some vitamins, such as vitamin A, are known for stimulating the skin. When dealing with skin that looks red and inflamed, this isn’t what you need. Instead, you need vitamins that will calm your complexion, and niacinamide, or vitamin B3, is one of the best for this.
Niacinamide works to lower the feeling of inflammation in the skin. This, in turn, reduces the look of redness on the skin’s surface. If you haven’t yet given niacinamide a try, have a look at the Facial Anti-Aging Firming System. Although primarily designed to tackle the appearance of aging, it also soothes the feeling of inflammation and irritation.
8) Panthenol
Panthenol is another B vitamin worth knowing more about if your skin often looks red and blotchy. This one is vitamin B5 and is loved for its soothing effect on the complexion. Multiple studies have confirmed its ability to alleviate the look of redness. Better yet, it does so without producing any side effects whatsoever.
This is why panthenol is one of the ingredients included in the Vine Vera Pinot Noir Phyto Silk Dissolving Pre-Mask. This product is a gentle exfoliator that preps the skin for a face mask. With panthenol, peptides, chamomile, and green tea extract, it will leave your skin feeling beautifully balanced and fully receptive to the face mask that follows.
9) Argan Oil
There are so many plant oils out there that are great for skin that looks red and irritated. However, argan oil is, arguably, one of the best. It boasts a high concentration of omega fatty acids and these, along with vitamin E, calm the look of inflammation and its associated redness.
If cleansing often makes your redness worse, look for a cleanser infused with argan oil, such as the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Mousse Cleanser. Not only does it contain gentle, skin-friendly surfactants, but it’s also filled with ingredients that keep the skin feeling calm post-cleanse. Even if your skin is very sensitive, you’ll be able to use this cleanser twice a day without any problems.
10) Chamomile Extract
We’ve mentioned chamomile a few times now, and there’s a reason for that. This flower is known for its calming therapeutic properties, which is why chamomile tea is often recommended as a nightcap. However, when applied topically, it has the same effect on the complexion too. It leaves the skin feeling soothed, dissipating the look of redness and inflammation.
As you’ve seen, chamomile is included in several Vine Vera products, including the Resveratrol Cabernet Toner. With a blend of chamomile, aloe vera, cucumber, and resveratrol, a splash of this after cleansing will leave your skin feeling relaxed and ready for the rest of your skincare routine.
11) Calendula Extract
Another flower worth adding to your skincare routine is calendula. Just like chamomile, it boasts properties that enable it to lower the feeling of inflammation in the skin. If your redness has been caused by inflammation, this is an ingredient you need to try.
Again, it’s a good ingredient to add to your cleansing regimen. This is why you’ll find it in the Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Cleanser. Chamomile is in this blend too, along with aloe vera, resveratrol, and, of course, vitamin C!
12) Algae Extract
Algae extract is an incredible multi-tasker. Not only does it hydrate the skin but it’s also packed with antioxidants and, even better, reduces the look of redness and inflammation. This is an ingredient that will help to boost just about every aspect of your complexion, without causing any irritation.
To add some algae to your skincare routine, check out the Vine Vera Resveratrol Pinot Noir Phyto-Silk. It’s a lightweight moisturizer that brings algae extract together with some other super-hydrating ingredients. It will leave your skin looking smooth and luminous!
13) Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil is another ingredient that has been in the headlines lately. The skin-loving properties of the cannabis plant are becoming more well-known, making hemp seed oil highly sought after.
Thanks to this oil’s fatty acid content, as well as its antioxidants, it’s great at immediately leaving the skin feeling calmer and happier. Try it for yourself with the Vine Vera Resveratrol Malbec DNA Magnetic Mask!
14) Lavender Extract
Lavender is another herb that, therapeutically, is known for its calming effects. Again, these translate to your complexion when lavender is applied topically in extract form. It will diminish the look of redness and blotchiness while also helping to lighten the visibility of discoloration and dark spots.
It’s best applied to the skin in the form of a serum, like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Chianti Skin Restoring Capsules. Designed to be used weekly, this encapsulated serum will leave your skin feeling smoother and stronger. Even better, fine lines and wrinkles won’t look so noticeable!
Summary
The appearance of redness can be difficult to deal with. Although there are plenty of ingredients out there that can help, some may make things worse, depending on why your skin is red in the first place. So, when introducing new ingredients into your skincare routine, take things slow. Go easy with your new products and give your skin the chance to grow accustomed to those new ingredients so that they can really work their magic!
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