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The idea of enduring the ingredient’s acclimation phase, which can result in flaking, redness, and dryness as skin gets used to its power, has deterred me.—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 29 May 2026 Gentle heat applied directly to a breakout also helps to increase blood flow and soften the skin, decreasing redness and drawing out any infections more quickly.—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026 The liquid foundation does a great job of hiding discoloration, evening out areas of hyperpigmentation, and canceling redness.—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 28 May 2026 Lim said side effects included mild injection-site redness or pain and a temporary rise in enzymes that can indicate liver stress.—CNN Money, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness
Word History
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