Skin products for rosacea

[jjsboys]

Please help I have rosacea not sure what face products are good.tried eucerin for redness hard to find in stores.Would like to know what you use also makeup.Went to doctor metro gel not working.

 

[indiegirl]

I have super sensitive skin probably not as sensitive as yours but here is a list of products I use that keep my fair skin with red cheeks in check. I've tried them all! When I find something that works and no adverse reaction I stick with it. Happy to share it with you!

SKINCARE:

CerAve Gentle Cleanser (I purchase mine at Wal-Greens. Price about $13.00)

Vanicream Lotion or Cream ( I use mine based on my moisturizing needs. Summer/lotion Winter/cream. Price about $10.00 You can purchase this at Wal-Mart/Target. Generally it's in the pharmacy section.)

Cetaphil Advanced Healing ( I only use this if I can't find my Vanicream Price about $8.00-10.00)

MAKEUP:

Foundation: http://hellominerals.com/ I like it because it has no Bismuth in it! Most sensitive skin reacts to it. ( Price about $10-12.00)

Blush/Bronzer: I also use Hello Minerals (Price $12.00)

Eye Shadow : Boots great for sensitive eyes. (Target or online Price $8.00)

Mascaras,eyeliners, and lip gloss/lipstick give me no worries.

Hope this helps! Sensitive skin can be so trying. Hang in there. There are so many great companies coming out with gentle skin care and makeup. Just have to know where to look.

 

[jjsboys]

Thanks indiegirl will try products thanks again

 

[magosienne]

Cleanser : aleppo soap (i have combination skin), oil cleansing method with sweet almond oil and chamomile floral water,

Sunscreen, of your choice, it's interesting to use against rosacea and sun attacks your collagen which makes your skin firm, less collagne means more place for the blood to expand,

Moisturizers :

Specifically for rosacea you can check Avene they have a whole skincare line,

Any moisturizer with aloe vera is good, i have used those from Logona and Lavera,

"Pur" line from Logona for very sensitive skins,

Themis 24h is my current moisturizer,

if you have dry skin Korres thyme honey moisturizer is very good.

Anything labelled for sensitive skin is a good indication you can try this product, but in general prefer something with natural ingredients, they tend to have a lesser probability of a bad reaction.

Makeup :

Makeup Forever HD foundation + primer (the green tinted one)

MAc prep+prime primer

Lucy minerals, Lumiere (around $14 for a full size foundation), no bismuth in them either and the zinc oxides really help soothing the redness

Blush : Lily Lolo or MAC,

Bronzer : Benefit,

Mascara : clinique, L'oreal voluminous, organic brands.

Eyeshadow +pencils : Urban Decay, MAC, Smashbox, Fyrinnae.

 

[Dragonfly]

The following is from Paula Begoun:

Rosacea

Several factors can make rosacea worse but these are not the same for everyone, as many people have different reactions to the same ingredient or external elements. Typically rosacea is exacerbated by hot liquids, spicy foods, exposure to extreme temperatures - including cooking over a hot stove, alcohol consumption, sunlight, stress, saunas, hot tubs, smoking, rubbing or massaging the skin, irritating cosmetics, and anything else that over stimulates the skin and blood vessels.

Rosacea symptoms can also be made worse by AHAs, Retin-A, Renova, Differin, and exfoliants of any kind, including scrubs and washcloths. In terms of skin care there is no absolute rule, but generally eliminating the use of irritating ingredients such as peppermint, alcohol, fragrance, citrus, eucalyptus, and the like will help. Plus, the fewer products you use, and the fewer the ingredients in each, the happier rosacea-afflicted skin is going to be. The bottom line is that if you have rosacea, or any skin sensitivity, it takes experimentation to find products that work for you.

What Causes This Problem: Rosacea is a frustrating skin condition whose exact cause remains a mystery. Researchers have some theories about what may be responsible, but the only things known for sure are the following:

• Rosacea begins slowly with an intermittent appearance of redness along the cheeks and nose.
• Almost anyone can get rosacea, whether they have dry, oily, or combination skin, but those affected the most have lighter skin tones. Women are affected more often than men, but men who are affected seem to be more severely affected.
• If your skin flushes or blushes easily, you are more likely to struggle with rosacea.
• Left untreated, rosacea almost always worsens, eventually turning into permanent redness, with inflammation often accompanied by surfaced capillaries, red pimple-like bumps, and extreme sensitivity to just about everything.

The Solution: Rosacea is best treated with a combination of gentle skin-care products (anything irritating will make matters worse), topical prescription medications, and, for best results, laser or light-emitting treatments to help eliminate the excess redness from the broken capillaries beneath the skin

Without question, the best way to reduce or get rid of these bumps is to use a product that contains beta hydroxy acid (BHA, also known as salicylic acid) listed as an active ingredient and that has a pH low enough for exfoliation to occur.

A skin-care routine for anyone treating rosacea must include the following tactics:

• Eliminate irritating or sensitizing ingredients
• Use products that reduce redness and soothe skin
• Improve cell turnover to remove the buildup of dead skin cells that cause flaking
• Protect from sun damage without causing irritation (look for sunscreens with the mineral active ingredients titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide)
• Fight wrinkles and redness with products loaded with antioxidants
• Absorb excess oil if your skin is oily
• Use products with ingredients that have barrier repair properties to help skin build healthy collagen and a resilient surface

Recommending specific products for those with rosacea is tricky. Even a gentle formulation can cause a negative reaction for those with this skin disorder. You can explore effective options for sensitive skin that's either oily or dry by visiting the Best Products section of Beautypedia.

[SIZE=12pt]Paula's Choice Hydralight products[/SIZE] (for normal, oily, and combination skin) or Skin Recovery products (for normal to very dry skin) are important options to consider because they are formulated to meet the needs of those with sensitive skin and rosacea

 

[Darla]

thanks for that excellent writeup Carolyn.   I have a touch of rosacea and i think when i get too much sun it makes it that much worse

 

[Dragonfly]

You are welcome - I always love to share info from Paula Begoun.

 

[DachsieDogMom]

If Metro gel is not working, ask your dr about Finacea.  Many have luck with it.  Depending on the severity of your rosacea you may also want to consider a short term oral treatment.

 

[magosienne]

Originally Posted by Darla /img/forum/go_quote.gif

thanks for that excellent writeup Carolyn.   I have a touch of rosacea and i think when i get too much sun it makes it that much worse

Oh yes, i noticed that too, sun attacks collagen, which as a consequence leaves more space for your blood to expand. Try wearing sunscreen on a daily basis (have you noticed all the rosacea moisturizers have some kind of sun protection in them?), on top of that i apply mineral makeup. I don't use it alone because the amount needed to have a good spf would mean cakey foundation but it works great as a coverup.