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Retinol can cause skin redness, peeling, and irritation, which can make all of these conditions worse.—Laura Schober, Health, 2 June 2025 Calming centella asiatica reduces redness and fine lines, while ectoin shields against environmental stressors.—Marie Lodi, Allure, 2 June 2025 Packed with vitamin E, the formula helps your skin retain moisture, acts as an antioxidant, promotes collagen production, and reduces redness and inflammation.—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 30 May 2025 Additionally, the serum hydrates with centella asiatica leaf water which helps your skin barrier retain water and reduces redness.—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for redness
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of redness was
before the 12th century
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