- wash the skin with lukewarm water and not hot or very cold
- use cleanser and cleanser specially designed for sensitive, red skin and gently massage with fingertips
- choose SPF with UVA and UVB protection of at least 30
- do not use toners, astringent solutions and abrasive scrubs
- avoid cosmetics containing irritants (examples: alcohol, menthol, camphor, perfumes, eucalyptus oil, oleic or palmitic acid)
- do not choose waterproof cosmetics because they are removed using irritating solvents or by excessive rubbing
- avoid dermabrasion or glycolic acid peels