Use the right cleanser A good way to know if your facial cleanser is right for you is to observe your skin after cleansing it: it should not feel tight or uncomfortable, nor should it look irritated. Using a cleanser that is too aggressive for your skin will lead to a stripping of the skin’s protective sebum, and eventually will affect its precious lipids that are, together with cells of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin), essential to the barrier function of our skin. A light cleansing milk is usually a safe choice for redheads.
Moisturize daily Regular application of a good quality moisturizer will give your skin adequate protection against dehydration and damage. The best-suited moisturizers for natural redheads usually have a combination of emollients (used to reduce rough and flaky skin) and humectants (to increase the water content in the skin). So, read those labels and select a cream with both categories of ingredients: