Rosacea Skincare Explained

Do you have flushing of the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead? You may have rosacea. Check out Rosacea skincare options based on which symptoms you are showing.

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Rosacea is a condition which occurs when groups of capillaries close to the surface of the skin become inflamed and dilated resulting in blotchy red areas, small bumps and eventually pimples. The neck, chest, scalp and ears may also be affected. Your eyes may feel irritated and appear watery and bloodshot.

The condition is a progressive chronic skin disorder that can come and go, but it has the potential to become permanent if not attended to in the early stages.  Using the right skin care products and ensuring a healthy gut biome has a strong potential to reverse the symptoms and remove the condition over time.

Early diagnosis is the key to successful management. Diagnosis is made clinically and symptoms develop gradually in stages.

1. Frequent flushing, and the development of sensitive skin – products may cause burning, stinging and redness.
2. Flushing is more constant and blood vessels are visible on the cheeks.
3. Deeper more permanent flushing, increased visible blood vessels, acne, swollen cheeks and possibly irritated eyes.
4. All of the above worsening, inflammation of the eyes and thickening of the skin around the nose.

 

What causes rosacea?

The underlying causes are actually not well understood with the symptoms varying in individuals greatly.  It usually begins over the age of 30 and affects females more than males. People of English or Irish ancestry are often more prone to developing rosacea, but even if you don’t have these genes it still has the potential to surface.

If men get it, it is usually more severe and they can also get rhinophyma. This occurs when the oil glands and blood vessels on the nose enlarge so much that it becomes bulbous in appearance like W.C. Fields.

 

Rosacea Flareups

Rosacea can be set off by a number of factors, and the secret is to find what triggers yours. A good start is to avoid:

• spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, which all dilate blood vessels
• extremes in temperature – inside and out
• irritating skin care products including those that involve scrubbing and massaging the face
• stress
• exercising in a warm or hot room

 

Rosacea Management and treatments

The first step is to find your triggers and avoid them. After that, early diagnosis and beginning a simple, non-inflammatory daily skin care routine is the most effective treatment. You should use:

• non-irritating skin care products – use chirally correct and chemical free products
• a cleanser which restores epidermal health
• antioxidants to combat free radicals (inflammation)
• growth Factors, peptides and Stemcells
• a chemical-free zinc based sunblock – every day
• topical Vitamin A – irritant free and able to penetrate to the deeper layers. This treats the vascular component by thickening the dermis, making blood vessels less visible, and it stimulates the production of new healthy and stronger dermal blood vessels resulting in decreased inflammation. It also reduces excess oil production which means fewer pimples

 

Rosacea Gut Health Options

Within the Osmosis range there are a few wellness supplements that show great results. As well as using Rosacea skincare options, it’s important not to forget your gut health. Osmosis Wellness Digestive Support and Immune Activator – these are designed to combat the digestive side of rosacea. Brining balance back into your internal gut health. There is also Skin Perfection Elixir and Recovery that are highly recommended.

You can also consider the Kissed Earth range  for antioxidant gut health. There is a strong link between poor gut health and Rosacea symptoms.

 

Top Rosacea Skincare products

Whichever Rosacea symptoms you have, below are a few products that I highly recommend. You then add in extra products depending on which symptoms you’re presenting with. While I haven’t listed anything specific in this section – make sure you are using an SPF product EVERY DAY!!!

Osmosis MD Rescue Serum – this serum is your number 1 choice if budget is a factor!! Don’t put off trying it… It calms inflammation and stimulates your skins repair process.

Osmosis MD Infuse Spray – this spray helps your serums absorb further. Massage gently in after your serums to help them reach the deeper layers and it will calm your skin amazingly.

CosMedix Rescue – use it straight or mix it with any moisturiser. Leave it on or use as a temporary mask. Even though it seems thick and greasy, it will solve your dryness, your breakouts and your irritability; it’s simply fantastic!  It’s value is in being anti-inflammatory which is why it helps as a spot treatment for breakouts.

 

Add the following products to the above regime depending on your symptoms.

 

Rosacea Skincare For Very Reactive, Dry and Sensitive Symptoms (without Acne)

If you need any help in choosing your skin care, you can email us at info@theskincareclinic.com.au.

After 3–4 weeks, add on alternate nights CosMedix Serum 16 or Osmosis MD Calm as your vitamin A serum – over 3–4 weeks increase to nightly.

 

Rosacea Skincare For Oily / Acne Symptoms (not sensitive)

If you need any help in choosing your skin care, you can email us at info@theskincareclinic.com.au.

If you find choosing skincare stressful, this kit from Aspect Dr is a great place to start – Aspect Dr Starter kit with an SPF with an SPF – CosMedix Hydrate + or Aspect Envirostat Dry touch or We Are Feel Good Sensitive

 

 

 

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