How to Care for Skin with Rosacea

Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, flushing, and inflammation. It often affects the nose, cheeks, and forehead areas. Rosacea can also affect the eyes and ears.

Rosacea appears on average between the ages of 30 - 50. However, it can develop at any age, including in children and adolescents. Rosacea is more common in fair-skinned people, but it can affect people of all skin types and ethnicities.

There is no cure for rosacea, but it can be managed with a combination of medical oversight and quality, professional-grade skin care products as a long-term strategy. (Learn the difference between over-the-counter, professional-grade, and medical-grade skin care products.)

What Rosacea Looks Like

The redness of rosacea may resemble a blush or sunburn that does not go away. It may be accompanied by visible blood vessels, bumps or pimples, and a burning or stinging sensation.

Other tell-tale signs of rosacea include:

• Flushing or blushing easily

• Thickened skin on the nose, also known as rhinophyma

• Dry, itchy, or burning eyes

• Gritty sensation in the eyes

What Causes Rosacea

The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, but it is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some of the triggers that may cause rosacea flares include sun exposure, extreme temperatures, spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, stress, and certain medications.

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• Softening Botanical Cleanser (Step 1)

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• Essential-C Eye Serum (Step 4) (Excluded)

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• Essential-C Moisturizer (Step 6)

If you suspect you have rosacea, it is important to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and monitoring. As estheticians, we also know from experience working with clients with roscea that it’s also very important to make sure you use professional-grade skin care products and not over-the-counter products that are likely to be too harsh. And while topical prescribed medicine might be helpful in the short-term for flare-ups, you’ll want a long-term skin care strategy that will benefit your sensitive skin.

Skin Care Product Strategy for Rosacea

A long-term strategy is best. Avoid over-the-counter products whether you’re having a flare-up or not. Most are full of ingredients that will either not help or make rosacea worse.

Professional-grade products like Skintessence are full of high-quality, beneficial ingredients with better delivery agents that actually allow the ingredients to penetrate the skin.

Our clients with rosacea, sensitive, or stressed skin use an entire set of products called the Rescue Collection, that were developed specifically for them.

With proper oversight, knowing and avoiding triggers, and having a good long-term skin care product strategy, most people with rosacea can manage their symptoms and live normal, healthy lives.