Why is my cheeks always red?

There are several reasons why a person might have facial redness. Here are just a FEW possibilities:

- genetics / heredity / hormones

- sun sensitivity

- allergy

- medication induced

- high blood pressure

- lupus

- hyperpyrexia

- rosacea

The only way to be certain what is causing your facial redness is to consult your doctor or a certified dermatologist.

In the meantime, depending on what is causing it, there's certainly ways to keep some facial redness under control and less noticeable.

Increase your omega 3 fatty acids by taking supplements such as Evening Primrose Oil, fish oils, etc… And by eating walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecan nuts (if you’re not allergic)

Ground Fennel seeds and Flax seeds, as well as Flax seed Oil supplements (omega 3’s) also act as anti-inflammatories. (reduce redness)

Omega 3’s aid in proper digestion and healthier skin.

Try increasing your intake of vitamin D through supplements (1000 – 4000 IU/day) and B-complex to aid in healthier skin and maintaining a healthier immune system.

Drink more water and avoid all alcohol & caffeine products (coffee, tea, pop, etc..) Alcohol & caffeine will actually dehydrate your skin. Water re-hydrates from the inside out.

Moisturize:

- Neutrogena makes an excellent moisturizer, simply called "Moisture". It's oil-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free and they have a type that is specifically made for sensitive skin.

- try using face lotion containing certified green algae or aloe vera gel (use lotions, not creams, as lotion is more gentle on the skin and absorbs more easily)

- Earth Science has an herbal facial mist that is an oil-free moisturizer which is sprayed (misted) directly onto your face. If you store it in the fridge, it is very refreshing and helps cool and lower the skin temperature of the face immediately. Because it's a mist, it can easily be applied anytime.

When it comes to make-up and rosacea, less is better, as your skin needs to breathe to heal.

If you use foundation, find a make-up primer that you apply to your face after cleansing & moisturizing, before applying your foundation. Use a good quality foundation, with a slight hint of green. It actually helps counteract the redness.

Avoid any foundations that have any pink or red tone to them. Those tones will only magnify the existing redness.

There are products you can buy that are specifically made to help reduce facial redness:

- LaTherapie Paris has a fortifying skin cream that is supposed to help soften high colour (reduce redness)

- Guinot has a face cream called RED LOGIC which claims to neutralize the appearance of red blood vessels.

- There is a face cream called ROSACURE which is an anti-redness cream formulated for reducing facial redness in rosacea-prone skin types. (even if it's not rosacea)

It's up to you how much effort you want to put into caring for your health and your skin.

Find out if you have any food or environmental "triggers" or allergies, then avoid them so you can possibly reduce some of the redness. (many people find food with histamines aggravate the redness)

You may want to try a more alkaline diet, such as a food diet recommended for people with acid reflux or rosacea, even if you do not have those conditions. An alkaline diet has been known to help reduce some facial redness.

If you're interested, here are a few other helpful, (and natural) hints for a better complexion for a lifetime:

- avoid any products with alcohol (internally or externally) Alcohol can actually burn & irritate sensitive or inflamed skin tissue.

- only use gentle, fragrance-free, oil-free, alcohol-free cleansers on your face

- avoid any scented soaps and creams (scents & fragrances can irritate sensitive or inflamed skin)

- have a daily facial cleansing routine (2x daily, morning & night. Do not scrub as this will irritate the skin)

- avoid extended periods in direct sun (use sunblock for sensitive skin with 15 - 30 spf)

- avoid exposing your skin to extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, windy...)

- drink pure green tea (matcha), rose hip tea, and fennel tea (great antioxidants)

- eat foods high in anti-oxidants; such as blueberries, cranberries, purple grapes, broccoli, etc..

- avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, and foods with a high refined-sugar content. (these foods disrupt the natural digestive processes of the body)

- avoid hot things. Hot showers & hot tubs, hot drinks (the heat will dilate blood vessels causing more redness)

- try to get at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night (aids in the healing processes of the body)

- try to cut down on stress (stress can magnify a multitude of conditions)

Blood pressure diabetes or allergy to food additives may be the cause

blood flows near your cheeks which gives your cheeks that red color cause blood is color red right?