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Growing up with eczema-prone skin, I was taught to stay away from any scented body lotion or else risk itchiness, redness, and irritation.—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Starting with a lower-strength formula two nights a week allows your skin to build tolerance without the peeling and redness that drive many people away from the ingredient entirely.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 The wind, temperature changes, and even a light touch can trigger redness and sensitivity.—Devon Abelman, Allure, 24 Apr. 2026 Zinc oxide, in particular, also has calming, anti-inflammatory properties that can help with redness or conditions like rosacea.—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness
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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of redness was
before the 12th century