Skin Care Tips For Rosacea
Rosacea Skin Care
Rosacea can be a very tricky skin condition to look after. The main reason for this is that the skin care treatments which are normally effective at dealing with breakouts or with acne don’t work for rosacea.
As a result people who have rosacea must follow a skin care routine that specifically addresses their condition, and this is what we shall look at in this article.
However it is important that before you follow these steps, you are absolutely certain that you have rosacea and not some other type of skin disorder.
The most accurate way to do this is to speak with a dermatologist and let them examine your skin in detail.
Rosacea Skin Care
As skin care products become more advanced so does their effectiveness, and there are now many products on the market which are very effective at treating rosacea type skin.
However what works for you will largely depend on your unique skin type and condition, so be prepared to experiment with lots of different rosacea skin care products until you find something that is effective for you.
A good place to start is with products containing buckthorn berry essential oil, sea whip or tea tree oil. These are what most people tend to have the most success with and are available without a prescription.
Before trying any product however, you should always do a small test patch on your skin for at least three days before you apply that product to the rest of your face.
This will allow you to determine if you have any allergic reaction, thereby preventing you from irritating the skin on the whole of your face and possibly making your rosacea worse.
Cleansing & Moisturising Rosacea Skin
Rosacea skin needs to be cleansed, toned and moisturised twice a day just like other skin types. However the difference is that you need to be very gentle in how you do this.
Skin Cleanser For Rosacea Skin
Use a gentle lotion cleanser and avoid the stronger gel cleansers as they are likely to disturb your skin. Avoid salicylic acid cleansers also as they will be too harsh for your skin.
Skin Toner For Rosacea Skin
For a toner, choose one that contains humectants to lock moisture into your skin and that doesn’t contain alcohol so that your skin doesn’t dry out.
Moisturiser For Rosacea Skin
For your moisturiser, choose a light moisturising lotion and try to get one that is fragrance free, because there is a good chance that the fragrances will irritate your skin.
The idea is to use skin care products which contain minimal ingredients and/or are natural, because rosacea skin can become easily irritated by using the wrong product which then makes the redness on your face worse.
Exfoliating Rosacea Skin
Just as you took the gentle approach when cleansing and moisturising your face, you should follow a similar principle when exfoliating your face.
Avoid strong exfoliants such as chemical exfoliants that contain glycolic acid. You should also avoid exfoliants which are too stimulating for the skin such as facial scrubs or enzymes.
A good way to exfoliate rosacea skin is with an oatmeal mask, or with something that contains non-inflammatory ingredients such as aloe vera, raspberry or allantion.
Be Prepared To Experiment With Your Skin
The rosacea skin care advice given above are guidelines only, and you won’t know exactly how your skin will react to a particular skin care product until you try it.
This is why it is important to do a skin test patch first for at least three days, because if you use the wrong product on your face you could make your rosacea worse.
Opt For Rosacea Skin Care Products
Your safest choice is to use skin care products or cosmetics specifically designed for rosacea, as these will be most suited to your skin type and are least likely to give you problems.
If you can’t find rosacea skin care products or rosacea cosmetics you can still use regular products, just be aware that some of the ingredients in them may not agree with your skin.
Below you will find a list of things to look out for when purchasing regular skin care products or cosmetics.
Ingredients In Skin Care Products That Make Rosacea Worse
• Sunlight (wear sunblock)
• Benzocaine
• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Corticosteroids
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Hydroquinone
• Methosalicylate
• Some Chemical Sunscreens
• Resourcinol
• Retin A
• Accutane
• Salicylic Acid
• Antibacterial Soaps
Ingredients In Cosmetics That Make Rosacea Worse
• Alpha Hydroxyl Acids
• Arachadonic Acid
• Ascorbic Acid
• DMAE
• Formaldehyde
• Fruit Enzymes
• Niacin
• Peanut & Sesame Oil
• Propylene Glycol
• Sulfur
• Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate
