What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a condition that causes inflammation of the skin.  It causes skin to have redness, flushing, bumps and pimples, become sensitive and increase oil production. Rosacea is very common affecting an estimated 16 million Americans. It is a disorder more common in women and in fair skin types.

What are the symptoms of rosacea?

  • Flushing, redness, broken blood vessels (telangiectasias)
  • Red bumps, pimples, pustules typically on central face area
  • Swelling or thickened skin
  • Dry sensitive skin
  • Oily skin and increased size of oil glands, enlargement of nose oil glands (rhinophyma)
  • Burning, stinging
  • Irritated, gritty feeling eyes and swollen eyelids

What are the triggers for rosacea?

  • Sunlight
  • Heat
  • Hot, spicy foods
  • Stress
  • Alcohol
  • Hairspray
  • Wind and cold
  • Excercise

Why is it important to avoid triggers?

​Knowing what triggers your flare-ups and making some simple changes can help you:
  • Reduce flares
  • Get better results from treatment
  • Prevent rosacea from worsening

What is the treatment for rosacea?

  • Gentle and consistent skin care routine
  • Diligent sun protection
  • Avoidance of triggers
  • Topical medications 
  • Oral antibiotics
  • Gentle chemical peels to improve redness and bumps 
  • Laser treatment for redness, flushing and broken blood vessels

What products should I use for Rosacea?

Here are our favorite products to improve rosacea:
Cleansers: Antioxidant Protectors and Treatments: Sunscreens: Moisturizers:
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