Best Skin Care Tips for Rosacea

Posted on August 31, 2009
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Rosacea is not only an embarassing condition to suffer from, but can be very distressing to the sufferer. 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. Here I will give you the best rosacea skin care tips as well as recommending some effective products.

Use fragrance and irritant free skin care products

It is essential to use fragrance and irritant free skin care products. The reason is that many products contain chemicals that can possibly burn, sting, irritate and dehydrate your skin. The results of a National Rosacea Society survey found that ingredients such as alochol, witch hazel, peppermint, menthol, fragrances, eucalyptus oil, clove oil and salicyclic acid irrated the skin in many sufferers. They also found that astringents and exfoliating products should be avoided.

You should start the day by cleaning your face with a gentle cleanser or with a mild soap. Only use products that are smooth to the touch and don’t have any grainy or abrasive ingredients. Using either your fingertips or a soft wash cloth, gently massage the cleanser or soap into your face. Rough cloths, sponges or loofahs should definitely not be used. Rinse your face thoroughly with tepid water and gently dab your face 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.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to decide what the best rosacea skin products are. products from the Zenmed, Aveeno and Cetaphil range are specifically created for problem skin and are often recommended.

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. You could try Rosacea Care sunscreen, Neutrogena sunblock for sensitive skin or Clinque Super City Block SPF25. We all need to feel some sun on our skin, in fact it is good for us so 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. This is especially true in the case of rosacea sufferers since they use it to disguise the redness. However, many cosmetics contain ingredients that can possibly irritate the skin and aggrave the symptoms of rosacea. Don’t despair, try mineral makeup which is often ercommended for rosacea and other skin care problems. They contain finely milled minderals and are formulated with natural ingredients which are most 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 protect their skin from the sun by using a suitable sunscreen and to use mineral make-up to hide skin redness.

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

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