Redness is visible blood flow in tiny vessels near the surface. Sometimes it is a quick blush from heat or stress. Sometimes it is ongoing. You might see scattered patches, a ring around
Oily skin is not dirty skin. Your glands make sebum for a reason. Sebum protects the surface and slows water loss. Oily skin just makes more of it, often in the T zone, sometimes all over.
Irritation and allergies are not the same. Irritation is dose and frequency related. Too much, too fast, or too strong. Allergy is your immune system saying absolutely not. Both can show up as redness
Oil free means a product contains no classic plant oils or mineral oil. It does not mean weightless, it does not mean matte, and it does not mean acne safe for every face. Oil free formulas often lean on silicones
Everyone can use a short baseline routine. It is flexible and fast. Start with clean skin. Use lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Rinse well. Pat, do not rub.
You want clear skin, so you wash more. For a minute that squeaky feel seems like progress, then the shine returns, cheeks feel stiff, and new bumps still show up. That is not bad luck, that
Some bumps are red and angry. Some are tiny and flesh colored. Some look like dots under the skin that never really come to a head but never really leave either.
Best Hydrating Creams for Soft Winter Skin 1. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream 2. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer 3. Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream