Rosy cheeks have long been associated with good health and feminine beauty. For some though, persistent facial blushing can be a source of distress. Affecting both men and women; excessive facial blushing can incapacitate a person to the point of social isolation.

Why Do We Blush?

In order to control blushing you first have to understand what it is and why it happens. Blushing is a normal bodily response to embarrassment, stress, shame, even love. When you find yourself in an uncomfortable or confusing situation, the redness starts from the rush of blood the nervous system sends though the body affecting the face and sometimes ears and neck.

Once we are aware that we are blushing, often times the blushing becomes even more intense as we become embarrassed about the blushing! That’s what creates the nasty cycle.

How To Gain Control And Stop The Cycle.

Becoming aware of it and learning about blushing and the causes for it is a good first step to end your excessive blushing. Knowing as much as you can about the physiology of the act can help you learn to deal with each situation as they arise.

Once blushing has begun it is important to keep in control of the situation. Relaxing your shoulders and taking deep controlled breathes is one way to do this. Tell yourself you are in control.

Many people have reported hypnosis as an effective way of ending the stress of their frequent blushing. There are many books and tapes available on the topic of self hypnosis. You can train your body and mind to recognize blushing triggers and then mentally deal with them and greatly reduce the frequency and intensity of your blushes.

Important Factors That Can Have Big Effects

Your diet is a very important factor that many people skip over. Caffeine and alcohol in your diet can contribute to your excessive blushing also. If you find that you tend to flush more after you have consumed any of these products, you may want to cut them out of your diet for a while and see if your problem improves.

There are many ways to deal with your excessive blushing without costly medication and creams. Acceptance is key to overcoming any problem. Sometimes it is as easy as accepting the fact that you are a blusher and make a joke about it when it occurs, say “Oh, here we go again” or when you feel your blush coming on just laugh at yourself and say, “Wow, is my face red!”

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By Sam Stone