Tired of Facial Redness? Here’s What Might Be Causing It — and What You Can Do

If you find yourself constantly battling red cheeks, flushed skin, or visible capillaries, you’re not alone. Facial redness is one of the most common concerns we see at Platinum Cosmetics — and it’s often more than just “sensitive skin.”

Redness can be persistent, unpredictable, and frustrating. But with the right diagnosis and a tailored approach, it’s possible to reduce flare-ups, calm inflammation, and strengthen your skin over time.

What causes facial redness?

There are many possible contributors, including:

• Rosacea – a chronic inflammatory condition that can cause flushing, bumps, and visible vessels

• Sun damage – long-term UV exposure can lead to broken capillaries and permanent redness

• Sensitivity or barrier damage – over-exfoliation or harsh products can trigger inflammation

• Lifestyle triggers – such as alcohol, spicy foods, hot showers, or temperature changes

Getting clear on the cause helps us choose the right treatment path.

1. Fotona Laser for Redness and Vessels

Our Fotona Laser Treatments offer a gentle, non-invasive way to target vascular issues. Using Nd:YAG laser modes, we can treat:

• Visible capillaries (telangiectasia)

• Diffuse redness

• Flushing-prone areas

Fotona works by heating and collapsing unwanted blood vessels just beneath the skin’s surface — without harming surrounding tissue.

2. Calming Facials for Inflamed Skin

Our facials can be tailored to support reactive, sensitive, or rosacea-prone skin. We use anti-inflammatory ingredients, cooling masks, and barrier-repairing actives to help:

• Reduce redness

• Strengthen the skin barrier

• Improve tolerance over time

These treatments are ideal for clients not ready for laser, or as a complementary step between sessions.

3. Skin Care to Support Calm, Balanced Skin

Your home routine plays a vital role. Through a personalised consultation, we’ll help you:

• Eliminate irritating or stripping ingredients

• Introduce calming actives like niacinamide, panthenol, and centella asiatica

• Strengthen your skin with barrier-supportive moisturisers and SPF

Explore our recommended products via our Skin Care page.

4. Lifestyle Tips to Reduce Redness Flare-Ups

We also help clients identify and manage potential triggers:

• Reduce alcohol and spicy foods

• Avoid overheating the skin (e.g. hot showers, sauna)

• Be consistent with sunscreen, especially around the nose and cheeks

• Manage stress, which can aggravate inflammatory skin responses

When should you seek professional help?

If your redness is getting worse, becoming uncomfortable, or you’re no longer responding to over-the-counter products, it’s time to book a consultation. You may be dealing with vascular changes or rosacea, which benefit from targeted in-clinic care.

Book a redness or rosacea consultation in Port Melbourne

Redness doesn’t have to be your skin’s new normal. Whether you’ve been managing it for years or it’s a new concern, our team can help create a calm, tailored plan for lasting results.

Start your journey with a consultation, and let us support your skin back to balance.