Skin redness could be the result of a disease, disorder or allergic reaction; it could also be due to scars, burns or an inflammation. In some cases, nutrients and substances in certain fruits may help reduce the appearance of redness. Consult a dermatologist if you are experiencing reddening of the skin anywhere on your body.
Fruits
Nutritional scientist and author Allison Tannis, said that eating certain foods can decrease redness, inflammation, acne and possibly wrinkles, according to an article on Better Nutrition magazine website by Sherrie Strausfogel. Strausfogel is the magazine's beauty editor and author of "Hawaii's Spa Experience: Rejuvenating Secrets of the Islands." The article recommends several foods, including fruits like avocados, oranges, cantaloupe, tomatoes, red bell peppers, berries and red grapes. Dermatologist Dr. Debra Luftman also suggests in the article that people consume fruits like red grapes and berries that contain phytonutrients that help prevent wrinkles.
Scars
Acne scars can cause skin redness. You can use lemons to reduce the appearance of scars and dark spots, though it is unlikely to get rid of marks completely. Juice the lemons and use a cotton ball to dab the lemon juice onto scars or spots. Apply the lemon juice to clean skin. After five to 10 minutes, rinse off the juice. Aloe vera may also help with acne scars, as well.
Rosacea
Fruit may help reduce redness caused by rosacea, a skin condition characterized by acne-like sores, redness and swelling (See References 6). Dr. Nicholas Perricone recommends eating fruits because they help to constrict blood vessels , including blackberries, blueberries and cherries. Dr. Perricone is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist. Decreasing blood circulation to the face reduces redness. Dr. Perricone cautions against eating foods that increase blood flow, such as spicy foods, peppers and alcohol. Bananas, avocados and citrus fruits can also trigger symptoms.
Medications
A medication you are taking could be the cause of your skin redness. Certain medications can cause reactions called cutaneous drug reactions. They affect people differently, but the most common reactions are hives and a red, itchy skin rash. The University of Maryland Medical Center recommends vitamin C, vitamin E, bromelain and vitamin B-5 to help with the symptoms of a reaction. Red peppers and oranges are high in vitamin C. Fruit sources of vitamin B-5 include grapefruit, raspberries, pomegranates and guava. Cranberries, kiwis, peaches, nectarines and mango are high in vitamin E. Bromelain is an enzyme in pineapples.
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