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Hot Flushes

Flushing is very similar to blushing; because of this, many people get the two mixed up. They have a close physiological relationship, but whereas flushing affects the face and body, blushing usually affects just the face.

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Flushing of the face and other body areas can be associated with embarrassment, arousal, physical exertion, allergies and infections, but flushing is most often linked with the menopause in women.
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Hot Flush Relief

  • XBC Instant Cooling Mist 150ml
    XBC Instant Cooling Mist 150ml

    XBC Instant Cooling Mist 150ml. A spray that instantly cools and refreshes you in all hot weather or conditions.

    £1.35
    (incl VAT)

  • Flourish Cooling Mist 50ml
    Flourish Cooling Mist 50ml

    Flourish Cooling Mist is formulated with calming chamomile extract and cooling technology to instantly cool and soothe hot flushes caused by menopause. Suitable for vegan.

    £6.40
    (incl VAT)

  • Balmonds Cooling Cream 100ml
    Balmonds Cooling Cream 100ml

    A natural and vegan friendly skin cream containing menthol, aloe and lavender to soothe and cool hot skin during hot flushes.

    £16.95
    (incl VAT)

Hot Flush Advice

Flushing due to the menopause is just one of the side effects of the ovaries not producing oastrogen and progesterone. Flushing and the other side effects associated with the menopause can have a dramtic effect on day-to-day life.

Listed below are a few tips for reducing hot flushes:
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Avoid alcohol, chocolate, coffee and spicy foods as they can all make hot flushes worse.
  • Increase your intake of Soya based foods.
  • Soak in a lukewarm bath for 20 minutes each morning.
  • Take a nutritional supplement such as Black Cohosh or Chasteberry.

Related Categories

  • Facial Redness
    Facial Redness

    If you are unsure what is causing your facial redness, we suggest that you havea look at this page. It offers help and advice on facial redness and the conditions that cause it.

  • Facial Blushing
    Facial Blushing

    If your flushing is in fact blushing, our facial blushing category has the help and advice you need.