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How to Get Rid of Redness from Pimples and Acne

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Here are also some tips for concealing blemishes until you can get the redness to go away for good.

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1. Cleansing

Cleanse the skin twice daily (morning and night) with a gentle, fragrance-free, and noncomedogenic cleanser.

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2. Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that's been shown to reduce acne-related inflammation and redness

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3. Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is a peeling agent that also has anti-inflammatory (anti-redness), antimicrobial, and antifungal properties

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4. Pimple patches

If the redness is limited to one (or two) locations, you can purchase pimple patches designed to minimize a pimple's appearance.

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5. Ice

Apply a cloth-covered ice pack or piece of ice over areas of redness. Leave on for 10 minutes or less.