
Understanding Rosacea and Redness-Prone Skin
By Dr. Nancy Ilaya, PhD
Kiehl's Global Scientific Director
Published On: December 7, 2025
Last Updated On: December 7, 2025

What is Redness-Prone Facial Skin?
Sensitive skin is often redness-prone facial skin that experiences frequent or spontaneous facial redness, often appearing in the center of the face, cheeks, nose, chin and forehead.
Facial redness can have many causes. While some redness is associated with diagnosed conditions like rosacea, eczema, or dermatitis (which require dermatological care), many people experience redness-prone skin due to environmental factors, lifestyle choices, or inherent skin sensitivity which signal a compromised skin barrier.
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What is Redness-Prone Facial Skin?
Sensitive skin is often redness-prone facial skin that experiences frequent or spontaneous facial redness, often appearing in the center of the face, cheeks, nose, chin and forehead.
Facial redness can have many causes. While some redness is associated with diagnosed conditions like rosacea, eczema, or dermatitis (which require dermatological care), many people experience redness-prone skin due to environmental factors, lifestyle choices, or inherent skin sensitivity which signal a compromised skin barrier.

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