The symptoms of rosacea are facial flushing and redness (Erythema), irritated skin, prominent blood vessels, swelling, red bulbous nose, irritated or bloodshot eyes or acne-type skin eruptions similar to acne (such as ‘acne vulgaris’). More extreme irritation looks like ‘seborrhoeic dermatitis’ that accompanies rosaceous skin.
Rosacea is a common but chronic skin condition that affects many people but few recognise the symptoms. Those most likely to be affected by Rosacea are usually fair-skinned, women aged between 30 - 60 years of age and or blush easily (although men can also suffer from Rosacea).
The exact cause of Rosacea is still unknown but experts believe that it occurs when blood vessels in the skin become damaged. Symptoms of Rosacea are also thought to be related to diet, exercise, changes in temperature and cleansing. Certain medications can cause rosacea to flare including some kinds of acne and wrinkle reducing treatments.
Rosacea makes the skin makes skin more sensitive so any treatment of this condition relies on soothing the skin and reducing the irritation and redness. Many Skincare for Rosacea is formulated to alleviate the worst symptoms by calming dry, red and irritated skin.
These include:
• Nourishing emollients to deeply hydrate stressed skin.
• Soothing botanicals and antioxidants such as Extracts of Aloe, Liquorice, Green Tea, Chamomile, Calendula, Arnica and Vitamin K) to calm irritated skin.
• Active ingredients - such as Azelaic Acid and Hyaluronic Acid – to reduce flushing and hydrate and tone skin redness.
• Mostly alcohol-free products.
See also the SkinStore selection of skincare concealers to address the redness associated with rosacea.
