How To Stop Blushing Without Surgery
If you're one of the many people who blush every time they get nervous, angry, or embarrassed, you're not alone.
And while there are medications and therapeutic techniques for blushing that can be helpful in certain situations, if you want to live your life without having to feel like everyone is constantly staring at your red cheeks in the middle of a heated conversation or presentation- there is hope!
This post will go over what causes blushing in the first place, as well as how you can stop it from happening and reclaim your smooth complexion.
Tropical Territory
The wind was coming from all directions upon me on this day; I had left my house without a jacket thinking my walk would be quick. I was heading to meet up with a friend and we were going to have lunch. Suddenly my face felt flushed and it was taking longer to reach my destination.
The sun was bright, I didn't have a hat, there were no trees around me except down the street a bit where they had planted some new saplings. The wind was not helping it seemed; it blew right at me as I walked along. My cheeks began to feel warm and I took notice of the sensation.
Slowly my face began to change color; I could feel the blood rushing into my cheeks and turning them bright red. My ears turned slightly pink and I could feel the heat brewing in my face. It was as if my skin was cooking in the sun as I slowly made my way to where I was going.
I thought about what I could do, "Maybe there will be some shade by the time I get to where I'm going," but that didn't seem to be the case. My face began to feel hot and it felt like it had been on fire for a moment. My ears were burning now, and so were my cheeks, chin, nose- every little bit of flesh on my face had a bright red glow about it.
As I got closer to my destination the feeling passed, but I knew it would be back again at some point. I tried to imagine what would happen if this continued and found myself blushing even more; I was beginning to feel flustered wondering how much time I would have to wait before the burning sensation came back again.
I arrived at my destination as quickly as possible; there was no relief in sight. My face felt hot and it still wasn't ready for lunch yet. The breeze felt good on my face, but that couldn't help the way I felt about myself- "Oh, come on! Give me a break! Stupid red cheeks!" or something along those lines was going through my mind.
After my lunch I began to make my way back home; I was feeling even more embarrassed by the physical sensation of my face. I was blushing on both sides; it felt as if there were flames pouring out of my ears and into my nostrils.
I felt as though everyone's attention was focused on me and it made me feel guilty. As a matter of fact, I wanted to crawl home as fast as possible so that no one could have anything to do with me. After what seemed like forever I finally made it home, but when I got there, the heat from earlier in the day came back full force.
My face felt like it was on fire and it felt as though I had a great deal of phlegm in my throat. The phlegm was going down into my nose where I knew it would make the burning sensation even worse than it had been before. It was then that I decided to make an appointment with my doctor about these strange physical sensations; "Maybe if he could test me out, he could find out what's causing all of this."
When I told him about the burning sensation in my cheeks, he thought this might be a problem with sun exposure. He decided to do a blood test just to be sure and when the results came back, my estrogen levels were elevated. His first recommendation was to get a prescription for birth control pills (which I have been currently taking) which would prevent any flare ups in the future but wouldn't affect my own estrogen levels.
Understanding Blushing
To better understand what's going on when you blush, think of it this way: When your face feels hot and red, it is not exactly like you are burning up from the inside out. Your body is making blood turn into heat and sending it through your veins to your skin surface at an increased rate than usual. Your blood vessels will expand when the blood moves through them, and they will also pull extra blood to the surface of your skin. To get rid of all this extra blood, your body makes you sweat and this causes your face to appear hot and red.
When you blush, you are actually overheating; however, it is not a very serious condition unless it's caused by another medical condition or disorder. In most cases, blushing can be easily managed by adjusting your habits and simply using the right methods and techniques to stop blushing.
Causes of Blushing
Blushing is an evolutionary trait that helps us protect ourselves from being rejected by potential mates. It even helps us to feel more comfortable in social situations by signaling our level of confidence about our appearance. However, blushing can also be a result of physical discomfort such as low blood pressure or being overly emotional. Even more common causes of blushing are embarrassment and feeling nervous which are caused by your body's reaction to not knowing how you look, the way you sound and perform or the type of attention you receive from others in certain situations. Regardless of the cause, blushing is something that you can learn how to control in order to feel more comfortable in your everyday life.
So How Can I Stop Blushing?
Blushing is a natural reaction which can be managed by learning how to control its intensity and frequency. Here are some tips on how to stop blushing:
Neutralize the redness of your face by using light, powdery makeup that doesn't contain any pinks or reds. You can also use foundation with a yellow undertone instead of pink or orange. This will trick your skin into thinking it's flush with blood and therefore not make it feel overly hot or tight.
Control your facial expressions. If you are blushing because of how you look, be aware so that you don't accidentally make those embarrassing facial expressions that induce the burning sensation in your face. If you are feeling nervous in a social situation, be aware so that you can adjust to the situation and control yourself.
Talk to yourself out loud. When you are blushing, it is easy to get distracted and lose track of what's going on around you. Having someone else there to talk with may help to prevent some embarrassment and keep your mind focused enough so as not to lose track of what's going on around you.
Conclusion
As we can see, blushing is a common and normal reaction which is completely manageable. It's important that you learn how to stop blushing so that you can feel more self-confident in some situations and be less embarrassed by others. As a matter of fact, if you can control your blushing intensity, it will affect the way you feel about yourself in general which will ultimately increase your self-confidence level. Try to practice avoiding stress and making good choices by keeping your mind clear and practicing good health habits so that you have the energy needed to handle what ever comes your way from day to day.
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