Rosacea Skin Care

Your rosacea skin care must include several measures you can take to reduce symptoms of rosacea and prevent the condition from getting worse.

Flare-ups of rosacea are caused by triggers that stimulate the blood vessels in the face to dilate, which causes facial flushing. Common triggers are sun, exercise, hot weather, emotional stress, spicy foods, alcohol, and hot baths.



Rosacea Skin Care Tips

  • Rosacea care - Use soaps, lotions, and cosmetics made for sensitive skin that do not contain alcohol, are not abrasive, and will not clog pores (noncomedogenic).

    Avoid rubbing or scrubbing your face. Green-based cosmetics may help mask the redness of a flare-up. Your doctor may be able to refer you to a clinic that specializes in the use of cosmetics for people with rosacea.

  • Use sunscreen - It is important to protect your face from sun exposure. Every day, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen—one that blocks UVA, UVB, and infrared rays—that is rated SPF 15 or higher.

    It may be hard to find a sunscreen with the right ingredients that does not sting your face, but it's important to pursue the right rosacea skin protection.

  • Eye care - Apply warm compresses several times a day, and gently wash eyelids with a product made for the eyes. Use artificial tears if your eyes feel dry.

  • Identify triggers - Make a list or keep a diary of potential triggers when you have a flare-up. The National Rosacea Society has developed a rosacea diary checklist that you can use to keep track of the factors in your lifestyle that may be causing symptoms of rosacea. Use the diary every day for several weeks.

  • Avoid triggers - After you have identified triggers that cause flare-ups, avoiding these triggers will help reduce your symptoms.

  • Minimize stress in your life. Take care of yourself, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly.

  • Stay cool on hot, humid days.

  • Limit consumption of alcohol, spicy foods, and hot drinks.

  • Use a moisturizer during the winter to protect your face from dryness caused by cold and wind. Wearing a scarf over your cheeks and nose can help protect your skin from the cold and wind.

  • Avoid excessive hot water, hot tubs, and saunas.

  • Use rosacea skin care products for sensitive skin, and avoid any products that are abrasive or irritate your skin.


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