[header] How to prevent redness of the skin [title] Identify and avoid the substance that is triggering your skin irritation. [step] Keep a log of what you were doing, wearing or using within a couple of hours of the irritation. [substeps] Many substances can cause this irritation including soaps, perfume, cleaning agents, some plants, nickel and other metals. 
[title] Wear gloves and long sleeves if you must use an irritant such as cleaning agents. [step] Wash your skin promptly if you touch a known irritant.