While the cause of rosacea is unknown, a combination of genetic and environmental factors could play a role in this common issue with a number of factors that can trigger or aggravate rosacea by increasing blood flow to the surface of the skin. You may notice facial redness, swollen red bumps, irritated, dry, red eyes or thickened skin on the nose.
Rosacea is a common disorder that can have a significant effect on the self-esteem and confidence of those with this condition. While seeing your dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment is the first step in dealing with rosacea, a proper at-home skincare regimen can play a large role in treating rosacea symptoms.
What can I do to treat my Rosacea?
It’s important to include an appropriate moisturizer for your skin type. SkinMedica Ultra Sheer or SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment are great choices for those with normal to oily skin. For those with dryer skin types, SkinMedica TNS Ceramide Cream is an excellent choice. It restores the skin’s moisture barrier and contains growth factors and ceramides, which have been shown to help with signs of rosacea.
With sun exposure being the top cause for triggering rosacea symptoms, a sunscreen containing physical ingredients like zinc and titanium found in Sunforgettable Loose Mineral Sunscreen Brush as chemical sunscreens can irritate the skin. ColoreScience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex or Sunbetter Advanced Mineral Protection Tone Smart Lotion are also both all-mineral water/sweat resistant, broad-spectrum SPFs perfect for rosacea-prone skin, and they’re tinted!
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, and Phloretin, are both potent blends of antioxidants that include Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Ferulic acid. For oily skin, there’s a salicylic acid option as well. There are several anti-aging benefits such as correcting damage to the skin while stimulating healthy collagen production without irritating sensitive rosacea prone skin. The Vitamin E improves wrinkles and loss of firmness while the ferulic acid helps with uneven skin tone, salicylic acid in Silymarin helps unclog pores and target blemishes in oily prone skin.
