Rosacea
Treating Rosacea at Home
In any facial treatment, there are three things that estheticians look at while doing a skin analysis. These are tone, temperature, and texture. The tone is discoloration in the skin. Is there redness, uneven pigmentation, etc? Temperature is comparing the temp of the skin in the face to the skin of the decollete (upper chest area). Is the face warmer than the rest of the body? Texture is checking if there is dryness, clogged pores, and/or inflamed breakouts.
With Rosacea the skin can present issues in all three categories. This and the fact that rosacea is a chronic condition makes it hard to treat especially at home.
The rule of thumb with treating anyone’s skin is to treat the sensitivity first. This means that if there is any heat or redness in the skin calming, protecting, and avoiding triggers must take priority before addressing any other goals. Below are topical and internal ways to help treat this sensitivity.
TOPICALLY
Using proper sun protection is a must as it is preventing one of the biggest triggers for rosacea…UV rays.
Look for ingredients like vitamin c to help skin immunity, niacinamide to reduce redness, and soothing agents like colloidal oatmeal, calendula, and zinc.
A good moisturizer and a creamy milky cleanser are key to keeping skin hydrated and irritants from getting into the skin.
Avoid extreme temperatures as this can inflame the skin that much more. So no washing your face in a long steamy shower my friend!
INTERNALLY
Reduce inflammatory foods such as caffeine, nightshades, dairy, and sugar
Supplement with vitamin c, zinc, melatonin,n, and omega 3s. These will help with immunity and have an anti-imflammatory effect
Focus on gut health. There is a theory that those with rosacea have a lower abundance of certain bacteria populations in their gut biome. Want something nerdy to read? Check this study out about the connection for the gut biome and common skin conditions. It’s super interesting! Rosacea is covered in section 4.3 if you’re wanting to keep things short and sweet. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6920876/
Favorite Products for Rosacea
Favorite Serum: Vivant’s Rejuv Rx
Relieves irritation and redness associated with Rosacea. Reinforces and extends the effects of injectables. This exceptionally peptide-rich serum also increases elasticity and softens fine lines and wrinkles while preventing future signs of aging.
$154
Favorite SPF and Anti-inflammatory: Dermalogica’s Porescreen Mineral Sunscreen
Multitasking sunscreen delivers SPF 40 protection while supporting healthy-looking pores, minimizing their appearance with a blurring, primer-like effect, and enhancing skin tone with a hint of tint for radiant skin. Formulated with Niacinamide.
$55
Favorite Cleanser: Dermalogica’s Ultra Calming Cleanser
Gentle cleansing gel/cream for reactive skin. This pH-balanced, non-foaming cleanser helps calm and cool reactive, sensitized, or over-processed skin. Delicately fortifies skin’s protective barrier without leaving an irritating residue, and easily rinses away or wipes off, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
Starting at $42
