Although Rosacea should always be treated by a qualified medical practitioner there are a number of things you can do and some rosacea skin care products you can use to prevent irritation to the skin which will make rosacea worse.
1. Use only mild products on the skin. This includes soap, cleaners, cosmetics and toners. Anything that will irritate the skin must be avoided including astringents, cleaners containing alcohol, peeling agents and abrasives. Use only mild soaps.
2. Protect the skin from the sun at all times using a high SPF sunscreen. Use a sunscreen that is specially made for sensitive skin.
3. Use products containing vitamin C. ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has a beneficial effect on the redness associated with rosacea. use a low concentration initially and increase if there is no irritation.
4. Azelaic acid can be used to lighten the skin and help to reduce redness.
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Natural Remedies to Help in the Treatment of Rosacea
Rosacea can be mistaken for acne and many sufferers initially try to treat the condition with acne OTC preparations. These products may contain alcohol, acids, irritating ingredients and many different chemicals and will only make the rosacea worse as the skin is already sensitive. it is not recommended to treat rosacea yourself using OTC remedies. Rosacea can worsen considerably if not treated until it develops into inflammatory rosacea so needs to be treated by a doctor.
Some natural rosacea remedies that can be used in addition to professional treatments for rosacea are detailed below. Consult your medical health care provider before using any of the methods as they may interfere with other rosacea treatments you may be using.
Some natural rosacea remedies that can be used in addition to professional treatments for rosacea are detailed below. Consult your medical health care provider before using any of the methods as they may interfere with other rosacea treatments you may be using.
- Apply cold compresses to the area affected
- Gently tone the face with diluted witch hazel
- Drink grape or apple juice
- B vitamins are thought to help the condition
- Boil some chamomile in distilled water, cool and use on the affected areas. keep the liquid in the fridge
- Aloe can be soothing to reddened skin
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