Best Skin Care For Rosacea

Rosacea can be an extremely embarrassing and distressing condition to suffer from. The skin can look so red, dry and flaky that people may think that you are sun burned, so flushed that you look like you're going through the menopause or like a teenager because of all the pimples and spots. The best way to treat rosacea is to look after your skin and use the best skin care products available. I'm going to discuss the best skin care for rosacea and I will recommend particular types of products.

Use fragrance and irritant free skin care products
It is essential to use fragrance and irritant free skin care products. This is because many products contain chemicals that can burn, sting, irritate and dehydrate your skin. In a survey sent out to sufferers by the National Rosacea Society, ingredients such alcohol, witch hazel, fragrance, menthol, peppermint, eucalyptus oil, clove oil and salicylic acid were found to irritate the skin in many cases. They also concluded that the use of astringents and exfoliating products should be avoided.

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Many dermatologists recommend that you start the day by cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser or with mild soap. Make sure that the products you use are smooth and do not contain any grainy or abrasive ingredients. Massage the cleanser or soap into the face either with your fingertips or using a soft washcloth. Absolutely do not use rough cloths, loofahs or sponges. Rinse your face thoroughly with lukewarm water and dab your face gently with a dry with a thick cotton towel. Leave your face alone for several minutes before you apply any topical moisturizing or medicated creams and for a further five to ten minutes before applying any make-up.

Best Skin Care For Rosacea

Sometimes, it can be confusing to decide which skin care products are best for rosacea. Products from the Zenmed, Aveeno and Cetaphil range are often recommended: they are specifically created for problem skin.

Use sunscreens and sunblocks
It is essential for rosacea sufferers to wear sunscreen or sunblock when going outside because exposure to ultraviolet light will cause rosacea to flare up. Make sure you wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher which is fragrance and alcohol free so as not to irritate the skin. Examples of recommended products are Neutrogena sun block for sensitive skin, Rosacea Care sunscreen and Clinique Super City Block SPF 25. Some sun is good for you - don't regard it as your enemy. By using a suitable sunscreen, a wide-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses, both your facial skin and eyes will be protected.

Use mineral make-up
Most women can't live without make-up. It's especially important for rosacea sufferers since they use it to camouflage the redness. Unfortunately, many products contain synthetic chemicals that can irritate the skin and aggravate rosacea symptoms. Mineral make-up is often recommended for rosacea and other problem skin conditions. It's made up of finely milled minerals and is formulated with natural ingredients which are suitable for sensitive skin. Unlike many other products, mineral make-up doesn't clog up pores and helps to prevent pimples and spots forming. The Bare Escentuals cosmetic company has a great mineral foundation that covers up the rosacea symptoms and protects the skin with a natural SPF 15 sunscreen.

The most effective way for rosacea sufferers to care for their skin is to use fragrance and irritant free skin care products, to protecting their skin from the sun by using a suitable sunscreen and to use mineral make-up to hide skin redness.

Best Skin Care For Rosacea

Take a look at my Clear Skin Guide website for more rosacea skin care tips and more information about the best rosacea creams.

Vicky Massey has a wide experience of alternative health and healing. She has a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and qualifications in massage, nutrition, healing and yoga.

The Real Secret To Treating Rosacea

Rosacea is a patchy flushing of the face accompanied by inflammation and other symptoms. It afflicts over 45 million individuals around the world.

The most commonly affected areas are the nose, cheeks, forehead, but has also been known to reach the ears, neck, scalp, and chest.

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The first signs of rosacea include prolonged redness from exercise, temperature changes, and skin cleansing routines. As it progresses, the following conditions may develop...

· permanent redness

· enlarged blood vessels (appearing as tiny red lines)

· puffy cheeks

· pimples or red bumps (at times with pus)

· conjunctivitis (grittiness and burning of the eyes)

· rhinophyma (enlarged, bulbous, red nose)

Conjunctivitis, if not treated, can damage the cornea and impair vision. Rhinophyma, on the other hand, also called the W.C. Fields nose (after the famous comedian), may require surgery.

Rosacea should not be confused with the more common acne vulgaris or seborrheic dermatitis. However, unlike more common acne, rosacea has no blackheads or whiteheads (although rosacea and vulgaris can coexist in some people).

Who Gets Rosacea?

Unlike more common acne that affects mostly teenagers, rosacea typically afflicts people between ages 30 and 50. Although it is more frequent in women (especially middle-aged and menopausal), it affects men more severely. Fair-skinned individuals are also more likely to suffer from rosacea.

Is It Hereditary?

Medical experts differ in opinion. Those who claim it is hereditary point out that fair-skinned people of Celtic or European ancestry are more genetically predisposed to developing rosacea -- giving the medical condition a genetic or hereditary component.

On the other hand, the dissenters point out that rosacea is not an inherited, genetic condition simply because, if it were, it would begin at an early age. Instead, sufferers accumulate acids from years of food, drink, sun damage, poor rosacea and acne cure products, etc., all of which lead to the advancement of the condition.

The exact cause, however, is still unknown. But most experts agree that it is a blood vessel disorder where damage is caused by repeated dilation.

Little Known Rosacea Treatment

One of the most promising rosacea treatments in years is topical niacinamide. Topical niacinamide has been shown in scientific studies to have anti-inflammatory and skin barrier improvement properties (which leads to diminished reaction to irritants such as detergents). Research at the State University of New York College of Medicine has proven that topical niacinamide reduces inflammation and redness. Furthermore, it does not cause the bacterial resistance associated with antibiotics that some other medications carry.

Acnessential (a 4% Niacinamide cream) is a safe topical niacinamide that not only heals inflammation and redness, but also reduces the production of sebum that may lead to the infected bumps associated with rosacea.

The Real Secret To Treating Rosacea

Richard Hargreaves is a former MR AUSTRALIA and publisher of Acne-Free-Info.com. On his website he provides a FREE 70 page Acne Blemish Treatment eBook and information on acne cream and the best Rosacea cure.