Having rosacea sucks… I know. My rosacea developed as soon as I became an adult. Can you cure rosacea, well the simple answer is no. Unfortunately there is not any cure. I know there are some people that use laser treatments for helping removal but honestly I do not know if that is a permanent cure. When my rosacea started to develop I mistaken mine for adult acne. Please make sure if you have rosacea or any skin condition that you consult a dermatologist first. Everyone’s skin is different. I am just sharing my experience on how I calm down my rosacea when I tend to get flare ups. Let’s dive into some common rosacea triggers.
My rosacea triggers are as follows: wine, sun exposure & cold weather/wind. Everyone’s triggers are different but some of the triggers I have are quite common. I know it’s hard to avoid these triggers and some will tell you to avoid them completely… look i’m not gonna give up wine lol… but I know that I need to minimize or avoid these triggers as much as I can. Everyone should be wearing sunscreen everyday, however those with rosacea it really is a must! What has helped my rosacea this past year is applying sunscreen daily. I have noticed a tremendous difference in my skin. Both sunscreens pictured below are some great options. Apply a teaspoon amount every morning and make sure to reapply. SPF is the last step in your routine to apply. It is the protective film on your skin that will benefit your skin as you age.
Avoid fragrance. If you have rosacea you have more sensitive skin. Fragrance in skincare products can irritate your skin. I have written a past blog on why I dislike fragrance in skincare, you can read that blog here. My best advice is, if you have rosacea try not to mess around too much with the “natural” side of the market when it comes to skincare. I thought before that “natural” skincare is the only remedy to help my rosacea. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The reason why “natural” skincare is not the way to go if you have rosacea, is because typically in “natural” skincare there are the use of essential oils in the products that can irritate the skin. Essential oils are not regulated. I have used products with essential oils and still try some out that are on the market. I simply do this because of what I do. I love to try the latest and greatest and report it all to you but honestly, if I was not blogging my skincare routine would consist of all dermatologist recommended products without fragrance.
If you have rosacea you HAVE to moisturize. Moisturizer helps relieve your skin of any irritation. With rosacea you have to build a strong moisture barrier. What is a moisture barrier you ask? A moisture barrier helps protects the skin from dehydration and repels irritants/ bacteria that develops in the air throughout the day. The CeraVe moisturizing cream is what I am currently using and I absolutely love it for my body & face. It is super moisturizing and soothing.
Rosacea does not go away, I know it sucks but I am here to help from my personal experience. If you have any questions please ask away. My greatest advice for someone with rosacea is to visit a dermatologist for help and recommendations. Happy Skincare! XO!
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