

Facial redness has several different causes, and a calming routine that settles one of them can do very little for another. Working out which kind you have first means the products you choose work on the cause rather than only the color.
The short answer
How to use it
Last reviewed
What each one does, how it works and how to use it.

Niacinamide calms redness, strengthens the barrier, evens pigment and regulates oil, all without irritation. Here is why four to five percent is the number and how it fits with everything else.
Read about it
Azelaic acid treats breakouts, redness and the dark marks left behind at the same time, and is gentle enough to use in pregnancy. Here is how it works and how to use it.
Read about it
Panthenol is vitamin B5 in a form your skin absorbs. It hydrates, calms irritation and supplies material for barrier repair, all at once. Here is why it makes everything else easier to use.
Read about it
Ectoin holds water steady around your skin cells, so skin that reacts to wind, heat, flights and city air stays calm. Here is what the eczema trials found and how to use it.
Read about it
Ceramides are half the mortar holding your skin together, and running low is why skin turns tight and reactive. Here is how replacing them repairs a struggling barrier.
Read about it
Zinc oxide is the only single sunscreen filter that covers the whole ultraviolet range, and it calms skin while it does. Here is how it works and how to wear it without a white cast.
Read about it
Your skin is covered in bacteria doing useful work. Here is the difference between prebiotic, probiotic and postbiotic, and what supporting your microbiome actually does.
Read about it
Hypochlorous acid kills bacteria and calms inflammation without irritating skin, which is why we use it on faces too upset for anything else. Here is how it works.
Read about it
A calming serum that supports sensitive skin, reduces bacteria, and strengthens the skin barrier.

Soothing mist with hypochlorous acid that calms irritation, purifies pores.

Hydrates, soothes irritation, and delivers antioxidant support, ideal for sensitive or breakout-prone skin.

Cooling deeply hydrating mask that calms irritation and restores hydration.

Hydrating serum that strengthens the barrier and reduces inflammation and PIE, especially for dry skin.

A refreshing mist that hydrates, calms inflammation, and balances the skinβs microbiome.

A super-lightweight moisturizer that strengthens the barrier, locks in hydration, and feels breathable.

Moisturizer, antioxidants, and broad-spectrum SPF 45 in one easy morning product.

Mineral SPF that combines hydration, antioxidant protection, and sun defense for sensitive skin.

A watery exosome serum that targets wrinkles, laxity, discoloration, and acne scars with firming support.

A mineral sunscreen with a soft glow tint that protects from UV and soothes skin.

Two-step mist and probiotic serum duo that balances the microbiome, repairs the barrier, restores glow.

Paired set of Lipid Serum and Hyvia Crème to hydrate, repair, and strengthen the barrier.

A six-piece, TSA-safe Epicutis set for travel or trial, in convenient mini sizes.

For acne, acne marks, aging, pigmentation, and sensitive skin.

Non-drying sulfur mask that clears pores, calms redness, and reduces breakouts for clearer, balanced skin.

Soothing facial mist for reactive, inflamed, post-procedure, or dehydrated skin.

Adaptogen-powered serum that restores balance and improves redness, dullness, and uneven tone.

Clinically tested on menopausal skin to restore hydration, firmness, and luminosity.

A silky, acne-safe cleansing oil that melts away makeup and impurities while supporting the barrier.

Hypochlorous acid mist that purifies, calms redness, and supports skin recovery without irritation.

Soothing cleanser for dryness, sensitivity, redness, and compromised skin barriers.

A post-procedure kit designed to accelerate repair, soothe sensitized skin, and restore hydration gently.

A soothing arnica cream that calms inflammation and supports skin recovery.
Blackheads and Whiteheads: What Clogs a Pore and How to Clear It
Blackheads and whiteheads are clogged pores that have not turned red or sore. Here is what forms the plug, why many nose blackheads are something else, and how to clear them.
Read moreabout Blackheads and Whiteheads: What Clogs a Pore and How to Clear It
Dark Circles: What Causes Them and What Skincare Can Change
Dark circles come from extra pigment, blood vessels showing through thin skin, or shadow from a hollow under the eye. Here is how to tell which you have and what skincare can change.
Read moreabout Dark Circles: What Causes Them and What Skincare Can Change
Glycation: How Sugar Stiffens Skin and What Can Slow It
Glycation is sugar bonding to the collagen in your skin, leaving it stiffer and more yellow over the years. Here is how it happens, what speeds it up and what can slow it down.
Read moreabout Glycation: How Sugar Stiffens Skin and What Can Slow It