Affecting over 400 million people world-wide according to the most recent studies, rosacea is a skin condition caused by excessive inflammation and vascular dysfunction. This means that the capillaries on the face become enlarged and cause frequent blushing and redness, particularly on the cheeks, nose and forehead. Unfortunately, managing this skin condition can be a challenge since what triggers skin redness and inflammation in one person may not trigger it in another. Indeed, there are many other skin disorders often misdiagnosed as rosacea and vice versa, leaving sufferers at a loss as how best to care for their skin. However, all is not lost and there are things you can do (and not do) to alleviate your symptoms and keep your reactive skin under control.
Use a gentle cleanser morning and night. Getting into a regular routine will really help you to manage your skin and using the right products will help you avoid flare ups or worsen the condition further. A soap-free cleanser with a pH of 5 is best. Rinse with lukewarm water and wait for your skin to dry completely before you put on makeup or other products.
Take good care of your skin. Avoid rubbing, scrubbing or massaging the face.
Protect your face from wind and cold. Using a scarf to cover your face will help to protect your skin. Just make sure that any material touching your face is not made of wool or a fabric that feels rough to the touch, as these fabrics can irritate the skin.
Change your skincare products. Look for products that are specifically formulated for redness-prone or sensitive skin containing antioxidants, bisabolol, panthenol, mallow and allantoin, as these products usually help calm and soothe the skin. Also, products that can strengthen the skin barrier (like niacinamide or unsaponifiable oils) can be real game changers for rosacea sufferers. Azelaic acid (also known as Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate) works as a natural antibiotic and could be used as a green alternative to metronidazole gels (dermatologists’ first choice).
Wear sunscreen. Choose a natural sunscreen packed with soothing zinc oxide that will protect your skin without aggravating it. However, keep your time sunbathing time to a minimum as rosacea is very often aggravated by sun exposure.
Eat a rainbow diet. A very colourful diet with plenty fruits and veggies provides much needed antioxidant protection.
Stay calm. Stress can aggravate rosacea as it increases production of cortisol, the main stress hormone. Cortisol has an inflammatory effect on skin and can contribute to flare ups. Reduce your stress levels by using daily management practices such as yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises. Gentle exercise can also help regulate cortisol levels.
Be ingredient savvy. As rosacea can be easily aggravated by commonly found skincare ingredients, it is especially important to get the correct information and make the right choices. It’s best to avoid harsh exfoliants or soaps, alcohol containing toners, astringent formulas or products that are rich in fragrances, witch hazel, eucalyptus oil, camphor, clove oil. Even some laundry detergents can aggravate this skin condition.
Avoid extreme temperature changes. Excessive climatic shifts including high heat (such as sunbathing, saunas, hot baths/showers and hot drinks), strong winds, extreme cold and high humidity can all aggravate sensitive skin.
Keep make up to the minimum. Although make up comes in handy to cover the excessive redness, some pigments can cause a flare up. We always recommend you do a small skin test on your upper arm before wearing any make up products.
Calming Mask
Removes dead cells, reduces inflammation and improves the blood circulation of the skin. The advanced formula revitalises the skin from all sorts of damage including sun damage, excoriation, rosacea and other inflammatory dermatosis.
Algae Peeling Regimen
The combination of the natural ingredients based on algae, herbs and perfluorocarbon is considered to be the most advanced and effective treatment on the market for the most common skin problems like acne, oily skin, wrinkles/sagging or dry skin, pigmentation and age spots, couperose and rosacea, scars and enlarged pores. It is even suitable for the most sensitive skins.
DÉCAAR Algae Peeling Regimen works biologically, providing a 100% safe treatment process. The micro-fibres of the peeling powder penetrate the skin, increasing the blood flow and production of new cells. As these cells are found in the keratin layer, the DÉCAAR Algae Peeling can also be applied to sensitive or rosacea skin. The decrease of keratin cells reduces the redness in the skin. Furthermore, as the Langerhans cells are also stimulated and the bacteria overgrowth killed, acne, eczema and rosacea can also be treated and, in most cases, reduced.
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