Rosacea is a common but highly misunderstood inflammatory skin condition that causes facial redness, thickened skin, blushing, burning or stinging sensation, and visible blood vessels on the face. It may also cause skin bumps or pus-filled bumps. It can sometimes resemble acne and the cause of Rosacea is unknown. These symptoms can occasionally flare up and can be triggered to make your Rosacea symptoms worse by things such as alcohol, hot drinks, stress, spicy foods, environmental factors like sun exposure or cold weather, and harsh exfoliants.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for those who develop Rosacea currently but symptoms of Rosacea can usually be well managed through products available here at Dermacare Direct.

If you're one of the millions of people with Rosacea, then you know how frustrating it can be to find something that really works. Unfortunately, many of the popular treatments for Rosacea can actually make the condition worse. In this blog, we'll discuss some of the best ways to treat Rosacea without causing more harm. We'll also provide some tips on how to protect your skin from further damage. So if you're struggling with managing your Rosacea, please keep on reading!

Think CAP - Correct, Address, and Protect.

Correct: Calm Any Persistent Symptoms

The initial step to dealing with Rosacea is calming the affected skin and treating any severe symptoms or flare-ups. Firstly, focus on using gentle cleansers such as Eminence Organic Calm Skin Chamomile Cleanser, ZENMED Gentle Cleansing Cream, or Neostrata Restore Facial Cleanser rather than anything foaming or too exfoliating. When it comes to exfoliating, we would recommend using PHA's or Azelaic Acid. Medik8 Press & Glow is a great option for Rosacea skin.

Next, moisturisers should be targeted for your skin type. Medik8 Calmwise Colour Correct is an intensive corrective moisturiser offering anti-inflammatory effects for redness-prone and Rosacea skin. The green mineral pigments work to lessen signs and symptoms of Rosacea while Aloe Vera and White Tea work at reducing typical Rosacea signs such as burning or stinging sensations.

Colorescience All Calm Clinical Redness Corrector SPF 50 is a 3-in-1 formula developed to instantly neutralize the appearance of redness and visible blood vessels, soothe and calm sensitivity while Niacinamide effectively works to repair the skin barrier. Apply this mineral sunscreen after your daytime moisturiser for the best results.

Address: Cover With Mineral Makeup Instead

We know that makeup can help instantly improve the look of your skin and Rosacea while also boosting your self-confidence, but some can actually irritate Rosacea and very sensitive skin types.

Mineral makeup is often a good choice for skin with Rosacea, as it is lightweight and typically doesn't contain potentially irritating ingredients. There are also innovative mineral powder formulas specifically formulated to colour correct redness. We recommend Jane Iredale as they use the highest quality minerals available and organic ingredients where possible.

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Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation SPF 25 covers and soothes a wide variety of skin problems including skin injuries, wounds, rashes, dry skin, acne scars, and most importantly Rosacea without irritating the Rosacea itself. Oxygenetix is the world’s most breathable foundation thanks to its patented prime ingredient Ceravitae™ Complex. You could even sleep in it.

This supercharged oxygen peptide promotes the skin's collagen cell production and connective tissue growth by attracting oxygen to the skin helping it to breathe keeping it strong and healthy. Oxygenating foundations give complete and natural coverage to even the most sensitive and compromised skin with added SPF protection.