How to Get Rid of Redness Around the Nose

The nose is one of our most sensitive body organs. The sensitivity increases, especially in cold-weather conditions. There is no doubt you have experienced redness around your nose.

It could happen after the flu, cold, or when you have an allergic reaction. Don’t get frightened; a red nose is common.

If you have been having difficulty getting rid of redness around your nose, before you start using foundation or powders to conceal the redness, you need to find the reason they appear and what causes them.

In the long run, you may avoid further skin problems that the chemicals in the concealer can cause.

In most of these cases, the redness around your nose is a result of dry skin that arises from constant wiping.

Skin conditions like lupus, chronic inflammation, circulatory system issues, and allergies can also turn the nose red. A reddened nose should not be cause for alarm, although it can be very uncomfortable.

Good news is, redness around the nose is not only preventable but treatable. With a few easy tricks, you can successfully get rid of the redness around your nose.

What Causes the Redness Around Your Nose?

Most times, it can be challenging to pinpoint the exact cause of the redness around your nose, especially if you have sensitive skin. I have compiled a list of the most common causes of the redness around your nose and simple tricks on getting rid of them.

• Allergies

Allergies are one of the common causes of redness around your skin. Although not all allergies appear on your skin, some allergies such as overeating spicy food will cause your nose to turn red (especially if your skin is sensitive). Eating spicy food will worsen the redness.

Top Tip: Eating spicy food in small quantities or avoiding them entirely will help you get rid of the redness around your nose.

• Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol:

You must have seen many articles and adverts on how alcohol can affect our health. They don’t only affect skin circulation, excessive intake of alcohol can cause the circulatory system to malfunction, and then, increase the redness around the nose.

Alcohol can also dehydrate the skin, making it appear dry and flaky. Smoking cigarettes can dehydrate your skin and increase the level of toxins in your body. Smoking and excessive drinking block the capillary veins in your nose.

When the capillaries are blocked, blood flows to the surface of your nose, causing its redness.

Although giving up smoking and drinking won’t be easy, reducing alcohol intake can significantly reduce the redness around your nose.

• Harsh weather

If you are always exposed to direct sunlight or cold weather, the chances your skin will redden increases. Although we can’t control weather conditions, we can play our part and avoid redness by protecting our nose.

Using a safe and protective sunblock or using a scarf in windy weather can protect the sensitive area around our nose from turning red.

Skin conditions: Some skin conditions, such as Rosacea, although it is not fully understood, dermatologists believe blood vessels dilate and expand and cause redness. Other skin conditions, such as dry skin also increase redness around your nose.

Usually, redness around your nose is not seen as a serious problem since it eventually clears up after a while, but if you have a special night or an event to attend, it can make you feel uncomfortable.

Getting rid of redness around your nose does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. I have compiled a list of some tips and tricks you can use to get rid of the unwanted redness as fast as possible.

Tips on How to Get Rid of Redness Around the Nose

• Washing your skin regularly

Washing your skin regularly using a facial wash, especially one that is not harsh on sensitive skin can help you prevent redness. To get the best results, use a recommended facial wash twice in a day. To apply the facial wash, gently rub on your face and rinse off with warm water.

Top tip: When you want to dry your face, don’t rub with your hand, instead, pat your face gently with a soft cloth till it dries.

• Applying a moisturizer after washing your face

Keeping your face moisturized can prevent the unwanted redness from appearing on your nose. Using a moisturizer twice a day immediately after washing your face will give you a better result. When you want to choose a moisturizer, pick any moisturizing cream that has anti-inflammatory properties.

Top tip: Many creams today also try and reduce redness; you can choose a cream that contains hydrocortisone or chamomile. I also recommend choosing a water-based cream instead of oil-based ones.

• Caffeine serum

Get a caffeine serum at your local drug store. This helps to constrict the veins around your nose and will slowly help reduce the redness. You can use this serum every day after applying moisturizer.

• Using slices of cucumber

Cucumber has many health benefits when you eat it. Fortunately, it also helps your skin get rid of redness. After moisturizing your face, you can place two cucumber slices on your face, putting one slice on each side of your nose. The cucumber helps to reduce inflammation and gets rid of dryness and redness.

Using Home Remedies for Redness around Nose

Some skins are more sensitive than others. When you use too many products on the delicate skin, it can cause further damage. Using some natural and cheap home remedies can help you get rid of redness around your nose

• Eat healthy fats

Eating healthy fats keeps your skin moisturized. Instead of eating junk and spicy foods, healthy fats help you stay moisturized and prevent redness around your nose.

• Drink enough water

Drinking enough water cannot be overemphasized. Coffee, sodas, and other sweet beverages don’t count as water intake.

Top tip: Staying hydrated is crucial if you want to prevent redness around your nose. Men typically need about 2.7L of water every day while women need 2.1L. Although I would recommend you go overboard on this one, ensure you drink at least this amount daily.

Once your skin becomes dry, it becomes more prone to redness. If allergies usually trigger redness around your nose, you can use these few tricks to reduce the redness quickly.

• Use face wipes that have hydrating lotion.
• Whenever you feel your nose is dry, you can gently apply coconut oil or Vaseline.
• Take a steam bath

To take a home face steam bath, boil some water and pour it in a bowl. Place your head inside the bowl and put a towel over your head to hold the steam in. You should feel the steam on your face but make sure it does not burn.

If the steam is too hot, you can use a bigger bowl to add distance between your face and the hot water.

Top tip: You can also add some essential oils like cinnamon, peppermint, and eucalyptus.

These oils help you get rid of dry skin and also reduce the redness around your sensitive nose.

There are different types of skin, and if you notice your nose is always red, it may be because your skin is too dry. The trick is always to stay hydrated. During scorching summers, the heat evaporates most of the moisture and leaves dry air. You can buy a humidifier that will increase the moisture in the air and prevent your skin from always drying out.

• Avoid using creams that treat and conceal acne

Creams that treat and cover acne often tend to dry out the skin. Although drying out the skin is excellent in getting rid of pimples, using the creams continuously will leave you with a red nose.

Top tip: If you have a lot of pimples and you don’t want to stop using the creams, I recommend you avoid applying them around your nose.

The weather has been one of the most prominent factors that affect redness around your nose. If you notice your nose gets red during freezing weather, there are few simple tricks you can use to reduce and prevent redness around your nose.

• Apply a warm cloth on the nose immediately after you have been outside too long on cold days

The warm cloth will help you bring your nose back to the normal temperature, and this will prevent redness.

Top tip: Make sure the cloth is warm, if it is too hot, it may have an opposite effect, and you’re your nose red faster. I also recommend you cover your nose with a scarf when you are going out in cold seasons. The handkerchief or cloth will keep your nose moist and prevent redness.

Conclusion

Very rarely, the redness around your nose can be a symptom of an underlying illness.  If you notice you have redness and you can’t pinpoint the source, try out our top tips on how to get rid of redness around the nose. However, if the redness persists after a couple of days, I recommend you visit a doctor.