Redness Relief
Soothing care for sensitive skin
Facial redness can result from a sensitive or weakened skin barrier, external irritants, changes in temperature, UV radiation, stress or unsuitable skincare. The skin may then react more quickly with visible redness, tightness or irritation.
Targeted skincare should above all soothe the skin, strengthen its barrier and avoid additional irritants. Active ingredients such as niacinamide, panthenol and Azeloglicina® can help restore balance to sensitive, redness-prone skin.
How Can You Reduce Redness?
To visibly reduce skin redness, skincare should be as gentle as possible and address several causes at the same time.
Cleanse gently:
Harsh cleansing can place additional stress on sensitive skin. Foam Sensitive cleanses gently without unnecessarily drying out the skin. Tonic Sensitive complements cleansing and prepares the skin for the skincare that follows.
Soothe reddened skin:
Purifying Power Serum combines Azeloglicina®, niacinamide, and panthenol and is particularly suitable for a reddened, irritated, or unsettled complexion.
Support stressed skin with antioxidants:
Platinum Elixir is particularly suitable as complementary skincare for dry, stressed, and sensitive skin. The formulation with platinum, Clarivine™, and lycopene supports antioxidant protection and can help the skin appear more balanced and resilient.
Strengthen the skin barrier:
When the skin barrier is weakened, the skin often reacts more sensitively to external triggers. Lipid-rich skincare such as Ultra Rich Night Cream supports barrier function and helps reduce moisture loss.
Protect the skin from UV radiation every day:
UV radiation can place additional stress on sensitive skin. Four Seasons Day Cream SPF 50+ provides daily protection against UVA and UVB radiation and completes your morning routine.
Effective Active Ingredients for Redness
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Dr. Luise Berger
NIACIN / NIACINAMIDE / VITAMIN B3
Niacinamide works at a cellular level to strengthen and protect the skin. It improves the skin barrier by promoting the production of ceramides, leading to better moisture retention and reduced...
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PANTHENOL
Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a versatile ingredient valued in skin care for its moisturizing and healing properties. Derived from plant extracts, it is known for its ability...
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ALOE VERA
Aloe vera is known for its soothing, moisturizing and healing properties. It contains antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins A and C and minerals that nourish and protect the skin. Aloe vera has...
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AZELOGLICINA®
Azeloglicina® is an advanced skincare ingredient that represents a synergistic blend of condensed azelaic acid and glycine. This ingredient is known for its cleansing and clarifying properties. Azeloglicina® is particularly...
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PLATINUM
Platinum is particularly known for its ability to act as a supportive ingredient that amplifies the performance of other active compounds while strengthening the skin’s resilience against external stressors. With...
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CLARIVINE™ (VITIS VINIFERA FLOWER CELL EXTRACT)
This innovative compound has been specifically developed to support the skin’s natural regenerative capacity and strengthen its resilience over time. Inspired by the remarkable ability of the vine to thrive...
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FAQs
To reduce facial redness, skincare should above all do one thing: avoid additionally irritating the skin as much as possible. A combination of gentle cleansing, soothing active ingredients, strengthening the skin barrier, and daily UV protection is therefore beneficial.
Active ingredients such as Niacinamide, panthenol, aloe vera, and Azeloglicina® are particularly relevant. Purifying Power Serum is especially suitable for reddened skin because it combines Azeloglicina®, niacinamide, and panthenol.
For daily cleansing, Foam Sensitive and Tonic Sensitive are particularly suitable because they are formulated for sensitive skin prone to irritation.
For sensitive, reddened skin, skincare should be as gentle as possible and support the skin barrier. Harsh cleansing, frequent peels, and too many active ingredients at once can further intensify redness.
Calming facial skincare should therefore focus on a few well-coordinated steps:
Morning:
Foam Sensitive → Tonic Sensitive → Platinum Elixir → Lifting Eye Wonder → Four Seasons Day Cream SPF 50+
Evening:
Foam Sensitive → Tonic Sensitive → Purifying Power Serum → Ultra Rich Night Cream
For detailed skincare tailored to your skin type, you can find further information in our collection Skincare for Sensitive Skin.
A serum for redness should ideally combine soothing and barrier-strengthening active ingredients.
Purifying Power Serum contains Azeloglicina®, niacinamide, and panthenol, making it particularly suitable for reddened, irritated, and unsettled skin.
Niacinamide supports the skin barrier, panthenol soothes stressed skin, and Azeloglicina® can contribute to a more balanced complexion.
Especially when redness occurs alongside blemishes, excess sebum, or uneven pigmentation, Purifying Power Serum is a particularly suitable combination of active ingredients.
Niacinamide is particularly beneficial for reddened and sensitive skin because it supports the skin barrier and can contribute to a more balanced complexion.
A stable skin barrier is important so that the skin reacts less sensitively to external triggers and can retain moisture more effectively.
In Purifying Power Serum, niacinamide is combined with panthenol and Azeloglicina®, making it particularly suitable for redness, irritation, and an unsettled complexion.
Yes. Panthenol is used in skincare to soothe irritated and sensitive skin and support the regeneration of the skin barrier.
Especially for facial redness, feelings of tightness, or skin stressed by external influences, panthenol can be a beneficial addition.
In Purifying Power Serum, panthenol is combined with niacinamide and Azeloglicina®. This not only soothes the skin but also supports a more balanced complexion.
A weakened skin barrier can make the skin react more sensitively to cold, heat, UV radiation, cleansing, or other external triggers. Redness and feelings of tightness can then occur more quickly.
To strengthen the skin barrier, skincare should cleanse as gently as possible, provide sufficient moisture, and include lipid-rich care.
Foam Sensitive and Tonic Sensitive are suitable for daily cleansing.
In the evening, the particularly rich skincare base of Ultra Rich Night Cream can help reduce moisture loss and support the skin barrier.
Persistent facial redness can have various causes. These include a sensitive or weakened skin barrier, temperature changes, UV radiation, stress, unsuitable skincare products, or a genetic predisposition.
Dermatological conditions such as rosacea, eczema, or contact reactions can also be behind persistent redness.
Cosmetic skincare can soothe sensitive skin and support the skin barrier. However, persistent, severe, burning, or inflamed redness should be assessed by a dermatologist to determine whether there is a skin condition that requires treatment.
Sudden facial redness can be triggered, for example, by heat, cold, stress, exercise, spicy food, alcohol, UV radiation, or unsuitable skincare.
In this situation, the skin should be subjected to as little additional stress as possible. Gentle cleansing, soothing active ingredients, and an irritation-reducing skincare routine are more appropriate than aggressive exfoliants or highly active ingredient combinations.
Foam Sensitive, Tonic Sensitive, and Purifying Power Serum can be readily incorporated into a soothing routine.
If sudden severe redness occurs along with swelling, breathing problems, or other acute symptoms, seek medical attention.
For sensitive skin prone to redness, daily UV protection is especially important, as UV radiation can place additional stress on the skin and intensify existing redness.
Four Seasons Day Cream LSF 50+ combines daytime skincare with high UVA and UVB protection and is therefore suitable as the final step in your morning routine.
Especially when skin is red, consistent sun protection can help limit additional UV-related irritation and premature skin aging.
A good skincare routine for facial redness should soothe the skin, support the skin barrier, and avoid unnecessary irritants.
Morning:
Evening:
- Foam Sensitive
- Tonic Sensitive
- Platinum Elixir
- Purifying Power Serum
- Ultra Rich Night Cream
Above all, consistency matters for red, irritated skin: a few carefully selected products are usually more beneficial than frequently changing products or very aggressive combinations of active ingredients.
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Dr. Luise Berger personally develops every formulation. For over 20 years, her daily work as a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery has focused on the skin and how it ages. This expertise goes into every formula – with the aim of preserving skin quality over the long term and improving it through targeted care.
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