Rosacea Skincare Regime

Rosacea can be a very temperamental skin condition to treat. The initial treatment for rosacea is to avoid known triggers or factors that make symptoms worse. Read Cetaphil's Rosacea Guide which explains what aggravates rosacea and makes symptoms worse.

These factors can be unique to every individual but the most important step is to avoid exposure to the sun so apply sunscreen daily, preferably a physical or mineral sunscreen that doesn’t contain chemicals.

When it comes to a daily skincare regime, go for products that contain plenty of anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and barrier-protecting ingredients. I've listed the best (in my opinion) Rosacea skincare products:

STEP 1 CLEANSE (AM/PM)

Twice-daily cleansing is extremely important for skin with rosacea. Cleansing removes excess oil, environmental debris, bacteria, and dirt, as well as the residue from skin-care and makeup products. It's the first step in helping to soothe and treat your Rosacea.

 ZENMED - Gentle Cleansing Cream

THE cleanser for sensitive, reactive, redness prone skin. Removes impurities from the skin while preserving natural pH. Leaves skin nourished and soothed.

NeoStrata Restore Facial Cleanser

Gentle gel facial wash. Formulated with a gentle PHA exfoliant. Effectively removes makeup and impurities without irritation. Ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive & Rosacea.

Eminence Organic Calm Skin Chamomile Cleanser

Infused with chamomile, arnica and rosemary, this calming cream cleanser is perfect for sensitive skin that is prone to redness.

DermaTx Rejuvenate Lactic Cleanser

A gentle exfoliating cleansing cream formulated with Lactic Acid, Vitamin C & E to help to rejuvenate the skin resulting in a fresh, healthy and glowing complexion. Ideal for normal to sensitive skin.

Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser

Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser is a gentle foaming cleanser for redness-prone skin, working to calm the appearance of inflammation and support the natural skin barrier.

PRO Tips 

Get The Temperature Right

Use lukewarm water for rinsing - not too hot or too cold. Cold water doesn't effectively remove the daily dirt, and hot water may dry out and irritate your skin. Warm water helps to lift the dirt but preserves your skin's natural hydrating oils.

Rinse Thoroughly

Not rinsing properly may lead to residue build-up which can cause breakouts, skin irritation and reduce the results of your treatment products that follow.

Dry With Caution

Make sure to pat your skin dry gently and avoid rubbing your skin which can cause irritation.

Ideally, a mini face towel that can be used once or twice should be used to dry your face or use facial tissues instead to avoid transferring bacteria.

Your skin is now ready for your serum, moisturiser & SPF with these simple steps.

STEP 2 - ANTIOXIDANTS (AM)

Vitamin C is an excellent treatment for rosacea as it contains anti-inflammatory properties that heal and soothe inflamed skin. Vitamin C also protects your skin against free radicals and sun damage that might be irritating your skin, making it a great product for the prevention of rosacea flare-ups.

SkinCeuticals Serum 10

- Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum
- Powerful antioxidant
- Helps prevent premature signs of aging
- Suitable for sensitive skin

Medik8 C Tetra

- Ultra-stable, lightweight Vitamin C antioxidant serum

- Helps combat sun-induced damage to the skin

- Triggers the production of collagen and elastin, to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

- Suitable for sensitive & Rosacea skin

iS CLINICAL PRO-Heal

- A powerful antioxidant to reduce redness and inflammation

- A must for acne and rosacea sufferers

- Encourages skin healing while soothing and protecting delicate skin

Zenmed Support Serum

- Visibly reduces the swelling, redness, and inflammation associated with Rosacea
- Helps prevent permanent damage from occurring to the skin
- Promotes curative cellular regeneration
- Instantly calms and soothes your skin

Eminence Organic Citrus & Kale Potent C + E Serum

- A potent Vitamin C that is stabilised by botanically-derived Ferulic Acid

- Increases collagen production and reduces inflammation and redness

- Delivers antioxidants to help brighten skin, improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of free radical damage.

STEP 3 - TREAT (AM/PM)

Although there is no known cure, there are rosacea treatment products to help keep the condition under control. For mild to moderate rosacea, it's best to try topical treatments first, you'll need to apply them once or twice a day.

SkinCeuticals Redness Neutralizer

 A corrective gel-cream that alleviates redness.

 Formulated with patent-pending NeuroMed Complex, Redness Neutralizer is an innovative combination of biomimetic neuropeptides and natural actives to help to reduce the inflammation cascade responsible for vasodilation, the main causes of redness and flushing.

Medik8 Calmwise Serum

Intensive, calming relief for redness and flare-ups.

Comprised of just 7 actives, this restorative serum rebuilds the skin's natural barrier function to provide intensive relief for red, sensitive skin types.

Jan Marini ROSALIEVE Redness Reducing Complex Face Lotion

NeoStrata Restore Redness Neutralizing Serum

Formulated with NeoStrata BioCalm Complex™, a proprietary blend of ingredients to target the sources of redness, restore and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and help calm skin prone to sensitivity, such as rosacea-prone skin. 

Eminence Organic Calm Skin Arnica Booster Serum

Calm and balance your skin with this potent serum, blended with arnica, chamomile, and lavender.

Arnica plant has both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It's also known to improve circulation and help protect skin from environmental stressors.

FOR ACNE-ROSACEA 

We Love

Jan Marini Bioclear Lotion (normal/oily/combination)

Jan Marini Bioclear Cream (dry skin)

A powerful combination of glycolic, salicylic and azelaic acid.

Azelaic & Salicylic acids are particularly effective at treating acne rosacea, due to their anti-inflammatory properties .

STEP 4 - MOISTURISE (AM/PM OR PM)

A moisturiser that repairs the skin barrier and promotes healing is a great idea, especially if you suffer from rosacea. Look for a moisturising formula containing ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol, all of which will help minimise symptoms of redness, stinging and dryness.

Hydrate & reduce redness with these soothing creams.

ZENMED -Rosehip + Licorice Redness Relief Moisturiser

This hydrating moisturiser, formulated with Rosa canina, immediately starts strengthening fragile skin tissues. Combined with skin-protecting lipid factors like Lauric Acid and rejuvenating natural bioflavonoids, this rich, ultra-creamy formula leaves the skin smoother, softer, and calmer.

Alhydran Medical Aftercare For The Skin

Treatment moisturiser for a disrupted skin barrier, great for a dry Rosacea skin.

NEOSTRATA Restore PHA Daily Moisturiser

This 4% Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) anti-ageing formula gently exfoliates and improves skin texture and radiance.

Helps protect against visible effects of oxidative damage from everyday exposure to drying external aggressors.

A great option for rosacea-prone skin.

Eminence Organic Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturiser

This calming moisturiser is perfect for sensitive skin and those prone to rosacea.

Soothe irritation and hydrate sensitive skin with calming chamomile and arnica.

ZENMED - AVT Cream

This product is renowned for its creaminess and soothing, anti-aging properties.

 Ideal for damaged skin tissues commonly seen with Rosacea sufferers.

Dry skin types:

• - NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream - 12 Bionic/PHA
• - NeoStrata Bio-Hydrating Cream - 15 PHA
• - ZENMED Omegaceramide+ Recovery Moisturizer

Oily skin types:

• - iS Clinical Hydra-cool Serum
• - Jan Marini Age Intervention Peptide Extreme Face Lotion
• - Medik8 Hydr8

STEP 5 - PROTECT - SUNSCREEN (AM)

Since sun exposure can be a trigger to both redness and worsening of rosacea, non-irritating sunscreens play an essential part in your complete skincare routine. Sunscreen products made with mineral zinc oxide are best for complexions prone to facial redness. They are non-irritating and give broad-spectrum UV protection. 

SHOP MINERAL SUNSCREENS 

SkinCeuticals Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF 50

This lightweight fluid sunscreen is formualted with 100% mineral filters and provides broad-spectrum uv protection. 

It's a perfect option for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin

Heliocare 360º Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50

High tolerance SPF is formulated with mineral-only filters.  

Key ingredients are Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and a blend of antioxidants such as Fernblock FC, roxisomes, vitamins C and E, which help prevent free radicals from causing damage.

Jan Marini Physical SPF 45 - Tinted & None Tinted available 

Using a blend of physical filters and antioxidants, the Jan Marini Physical Protectant SPF45 provides reliable protection against the photo-damage and premature ageing.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield SPF 50

Powered by patented EnviroScreen^® Technology, this hydrating, antioxidant-rich mineral formula provides complete protection from environmental aggressors in a weightless texture that blends in sheer, for a natural bare-faced finish.

NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection SPF50

This lightweight, translucent fluid offers physical broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with an ultra-sheer mattifying texture that is ideal for all skin.

Read our skin guide on the Top 5 Moisturisers for Rosacea.