When it comes to battling Rosacea, every case is different. The condition, which is marked by red patches of skin on the face – often the cheeks and nose – has no cure. In fact, we have no idea what really causes Rosacea yet. While there are medications to treat the symptoms, they often don’t work long term and can damage the delicate skin tissue over time. However, there are several ways to calm the and help control the flare ups. Check out these tips to keep the condition away.
Whether it’s food, stress, weather, or alcohol figuring out what causes your flare-ups can mean controlling Rosacea or living with it. Triggers can vary, but if you can narrow down when the blotchy skin appears, you get tight or tingly, or the itching and irritation starts, you can keep the visible symptoms at bay.
Wear the right makeup
I know I say it all the time, but it’s because it’s true, Jane Iredale is a skin care makeup and has a number of ingredients designed to help Rosacea symptoms. Finding the right color to cover the red is important as well. Something with more yellow or green will help reduce your pink from bleeding through your coverage.
Learn to love your SPF
It’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s rays, so be sure to apply sunscreen everyday. Something with Zinc and Titanium and as little chemical as possible. Zinc is a natural anti-irritant. Remember the suns rays are damaging so creating any kind of additional irritation is bad!
Avoid harsh facial products
When it comes to selecting a face wash or a cream, be sure to avoid products with drying ingredients like alcohol, witch hazel, artificial fragrances and salicylic acid. Look for products that don’t clog pores, and know when to seek a professionals (that’s me!) advice.