The skin is the body's largest organ. Since it functions to protect us from pathogens and water loss, skin is affected by numerous factors, including what we eat and consume and what type of elements we're exposed to. The most common cause of red skin is rosacea, a chronic skin condition that can be triggered by many things, such as exposure to heat, sun, certain foods or alcohol. Skin can also become red due to symptoms of Seborrheic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema, or from overexposure to sun or dry weather. Use the following treatments to solve a host of red skin problems.

Home Remedy for Red Skin
1) Hydrate your skin
Redness from dry skin will significantly decrease if you keep your body hydrated. Drink at least 8, 8-oz. (0.23 l) glasses of water a day.

2) Prevent redness with a sunscreen lotion
Look for sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Apply sunscreen daily.

3) Apply moisturizer several times a day
Apply when getting out of the shower and after washing hands. For people with severely dry skin, you may also have to apply moisturizer at select intervals. Look for the following ingredients when shopping for a good moisturizer:
-- Ceramides. Assists in water retention and redness relief.
-- Dimethicone and glycerin. These both draw water closer to the skin.
-- Hyaluronic acid. Similar to ceramides, hyaluronic acid assists in water retention.
-- Lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly (petrolatum). These ingredients help the skin retain moisture imparted during bathing.

4) Give the long, hot showers a rest
Prolonged exposure to really warm water can sap your skin of essential oils and moisture, leaving you dry, scaly, and possibly red. Limit yourself to warm showers that last for no longer than 10 minutes.

Take an oatmeal bath. Oatmeal helps calm irritated skin, and is a proven remedy for redness caused by such things as poison oak and chickenpox. Use edible oatmeal or store-bought oatmeal baths - whichever is more convenient.

5) Avoid contact with chemicals
Exposure to chemicals such as bleach, hair coloring or other chemical solvents can create red skin on contact.