WHAT IS ROSACEA?
Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes flushing (redness) and visible blood vessels in your face. Signs and symptoms of rosacea may flare up for anywhere between a few weeks to months and then completely go away. Rosacea can be frustrating to treat because it is often mistaken for acne and other other skin problems.
Rosacea can affect anyone, but it's most common in middle-aged white women. There's no permanent cure for rosacea, but treatments can control and reduce the signs and symptoms.
Because rosacea has so many signs and symptoms, scientists created 4 subtypes of rosacea. Each subtype requires different treatment.
SYMPTOMS
Subtype 1: Facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels
Patches of rough, dry skin
Burning and stinging skin
Increased skin sensitivity
Subtype 2: Acne-like breakouts
Acne-like breakouts
Oily skin
Very sensitive skin
Raised patches of skin called plaques
Subtype 3: Thickening skin
Bumpy skin texture
Skin begins to thicken, especially common on the nose.
Enlarged pores
TRIGGERS
Anything that causes your rosacea to flare is called a trigger. These include:
- Sunlight
- Hairspray
- Heat
- Stress
- Alcohol
- Spicy foods
- Allergies
- Immune system malfunction
Triggers differ from person to person and result in flares that can be a huge inconvenience for its sufferers. Each time your skin flushes, it can stay red a little longer and appear on more areas of your skin. In some people, repeated flushing leads to skin that stays permanently red.
The worse the hot flushes get, the more difficult treatment can become. Treatment that may have worked earlier can become ineffective and sometimes stronger medications or cosmetic treatment like laser therapy could be necessary.
Knowing what triggers your flare-ups and making some simple changes to your daily skin care routine can help you manage the severity of your symptoms and the effect flare-ups have on your life.
NON-INVASIVE, NATURAL WAYS TO MANAGE SYMPTOMS
Sunscreen is important for rosacea because it minimizes flare-ups due to sun exposure. Using the right type of sunscreen is important, because certain ingredients can be irritating to skin in people with rosacea. Remember that zinc oxide and titanium oxide are key ingredients to a good, safe sunscreen for your rosacea.
2. Be kind to your skin
You can soothe your skin by using a gentle, fragrance-free moisturiser, running a humidifier in your home or office to prevent dry air from removing moisture from the skin and drinking enough water to stay hydrated and prevent the skin from drying.
3. Light makeup can help reduce the appearance of flushing
You can hide bumps or visible blood vessels by dabbing and blending concealer directly onto each area, then using foundation all over to create a more even tone. Consider cover-corrective makeup. Especially for those with moderate to severe rosacea, cover-corrective cosmetics may be an appropriate option.
4.Incorporate this natural toner into your daily skincare routine
SkinSpring R³ Formulation is a premium Hypochlorous (HOCl) solution that begins working its magic the second it makes contact with your skin. You can see and feel its soothing effects on your skin almost straight away.
SkinSpring prevents inflammatory flare ups by:
- Hydrating the skin
- Destroying pathogens
- Preventing inflammation
- Improving blood circulation
- Reversing environmental damage
- Preserving natural oils
- Cleaning pores
- Repairing dry and dehydrated skin
- Reducing redness and inflammation
- Inducing cell repair
- Soothing irritation and pain
- Preventing scarring
- Accelerating recovery rate
- Neutralising toxins
HOW TO USE
Incorporate SkinSpring R3 Formulation into your daily skin care routine by applying a light mist - 4 to 8 pumps more than 15 cm away from skin - onto the skin or area of rosacea flare up after cleansing. Allow to dry naturally without using a fan or hair dryer to accelerate the process or softly massage into the skin for maximum absorption. Avoid harsh exfoliators and only use moisterisers or serums that use high-quality, natural ingredients.
Anyone can live confidently with any inflammatory skin condition, even rosacea. Understanding symptoms and triggers, becoming friends with quality skin care products and holistically treating underlying causes can guarantee skin healing.