Anyway to get rid of rosy cheeks?

[Anonymous]

I have very fair skin, and I've been told that I always had rosy cheeks. My cheeks are rosy by default, but I get much redder from embarrassment, moving around, warm foods, and high winds. It's not that they're a concerning red, just very rosy all the time and it's very annoying. I don't have rosacea or high blood pressure, it's just been present my whole life and I really want them gone.

[Oliverlogan263]

Here are some options to try and reduce rosy cheeks:

- Wear sunscreen daily, even when it's cold out. The sun can exacerbate redness. Look for ones labeled "redness relieving."

- Use a green color corrector under makeup. Green cancels out redness so it's less noticeable. Apply with a small brush just on the cheeks.

- Try a facial roller or gua sha tool to massage cheeks daily. This improves lymphatic drainage and circulation which may calm redness over time. Do it gently.

- Ask your parents if you can see a derm. They may prescribe a cream with ingredients like azelaic acid or niacinamide that reduces inflammation.

- Stay hydrated by drinking water. Dehydration can make face redder.

- Check with your pharmacy about over-the-counter anti-redness creams or gels. Apply morning and night religiously.

- If you wear foundation, use a water-based formula rather than thick ones that could increase redness.

- Room temperature/cool water when washing face instead of hot which opens pores.

Hope this gives you some things to try! Let me know if any work for reducing those pesky rosy cheeks.

[AviatorTom]

makeup... but why do you want tp get rid of them? Rosy cheeks are a sign of a healthy body.

[Asker]

I personally find it weird when everywhere but my cheeks are pale and normal toned. And people tend to believe I'm hot, embarrassed, etc. It just seems the older I get, the more out of place they are, on top of me being a dude lol.