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Rosacea causes flushing, redness, and bumps across the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. It usually strikes after age 30 and affects more women than men. It tends to flare in response to certain triggers, like sun exposure or emotional stress
Do you suffer from really sensitive skin?
Are you prone to blushing and flushing?
Does your skin sting when you apply your moisturiser?
Have you noticed that your rosy cheeks stay rosier for longer after exercise?
Have you spots on your cheeks that just won’t go away?
You may have a condition called Rosacea
What is Rosacea?
The medical term is called “Rosacea Acne”. Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that presents itself as Redness on the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. It’s very common and is often mistaken for acne. Presently there is no known cause for Rosacea but it is linked to genetic and hereditary connections. If you have a family member who has Rosacea it is likely that you will have it too. Any skin type can show signs of Rosacea but a “Diffused Redness/Dry/Sensitive” skin type will most certainly be more vulnerable to experiencing the first signs of Rosacea.
Let’s recap a little for those of you who haven’t watched my video on skin types. There are only three true skin types which are referred to as “Intrinsic Skin Type”
Diffuses Redness, Acne/ Oily, and Lipid Dry
Whatever your skin type it cannot be changed. It is the skin type we are born with and no product or treatment will change it. But “Skin Condition”…Ahhh here is where the skin lets us know in no uncertain terms how its coping with how we are taking care of it.
Skin Condition is a result of how we take care of our skin. From the products we use to protecting it from the environment to diet and lifestyle.
So if you are born with the skin type “Diffused Redness” you already have a 90% risk of developing Rosacea now or later in life.
So like I said previously Rosacea is very common but it’s the severity of the Rosacea that is so damaging to our skin but also to our self esteem and our confidence. As you all know I feel very strongly about prevention when it relates to all skin health. So let’s look at Rosacea in a little more depth.
So let’s explore Rosacea. I like to divide it into three categories.
Dryness and Sensitivity (Skin Barrier breakdown)
Spots with red raised areas and slight swelling (Inflammation)
Flushing and Redness (Blood vessels and broken capillaries)
Dryness and Sensitivity.
Rosy cheeks that you have always had suddenly got a little rosier!
The skin is starting to flush more often and taking longer to go down
Redness that looks like sunburn
Skin becomes more sensitive. It stings or burns when you use face creams
Small tiny blood vessels become more noticeable
Dull dry appearance of the skin
Inflammation Raised Areas
Mainly present on the cheeks, forehead and chin.
There may be raised spots (Papules) that look like acne but are more nodular but no blackheads or pustules present. Sometimes they can even look like watery blisters.
Skin will be sore and irritated
Flushing and Redness (Blood vessels and broken capillaries)
Skin around the inflamed areas may look and feel wet
“If your Skin Care product burns, stings or makes the skin red it’s not good”
Approx 82% of clients that show signs of Rosacea have an impaired barrier function. The first protective layer of our skin barrier is called the PH. On the surface of our skin we have a jungle of bacteria that live quiet happily. They feed off the oil and debris that the skin produces and they excrete a serum called the PH that protects our skin from invading bacteria by producing our acid mantle.
The second protective layer is called the Stratum Corneum or our “Dead Skin cells”. How we take care of our skin through good skin care, diet and lifestyle determines the quality of our skin cells when they reach the surface of the skin to become our protective layer.
The third layer of barrier defense, are the oils that are secreted when the skin cell becomes flattened and forms cement that secures skin cells together. A good intact skin barrier is what protects our internal world from our external environment. When this delicate balance is compromised the skin becomes leaky and vulnerable to impurities entering through the skin.
Why this is important to my blog about Rosacea is because when the skin is not balanced and in good health it makes it more challenging to treat Rosacea.
Knowing how to manage your Rosacea is the key to keeping it from becoming a serious problem. Catching it early and recognising the visual signs is the key to preventing this skin condition from becoming a real serious problem in later life. So we are going to look at all the dos and don’ts regarding Rosacea.
“Knowing how to manage your Rosacea is the best way to learn how to live with it”
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Can Antiboiotics be used to treat Rosacea?
Yes Antibiotics are used to treat Rosacea. Their use is to reduce inflammation in the skin that Rosacea creates.
Will drinking water help Rosacea?
Does vitamin C help Rosacea?
Is rosacea caused by mites?
Does Dairy trigger rosacea?
Can cofees trigger Rosacea?
Does Rosacea get worse as you age?
Do hormonal changes affect rosacea?
What happens if rosacea is lefted untreated?
What is the best Treatment for Rosacea?
What should a Rosacea skin Care routine look like?
What ingredients are aggravating for Rosacea skin?
What skin care ingredients create positive changes in a Rosacea skin?
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