Restorative Rosacea Skin Care and Medication You Need to Try

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With one in 20 people across the world suffering from rosacea, according to the National Rosacea Society, there really isn’t anything to be ashamed about if you receive a diagnosis. Regardless, everyone’s belief in their own appearance is different, and it is perfectly acceptable to be self-conscious every time you have a flare-up. The embarrassment and the judgment of others can be difficult for many, so is there a Rosacea skin care regimen you can use to help resolve the issue?

Below, we discuss several gentle and science-backed methods to help you restore your skin to a more balanced and smooth appearance, using:

• Cleansers
• Barrier-repair moisturizers
• Top-rated medications
• Expert advice

Use this guide to help reduce the redness you experience and soothe any inflammation that may appear, allowing you to achieve clearer skin and a more comfortable future in your own skin.

Gentle Rosacea Skin Care Fundamentals

Rosacea is a common skin condition, and as such, we now have a better understanding of it. The condition affects the skin’s barriers, reducing its defences against daily life, such as the trauma that comes from environmental factors or even simply washing, which can strip the skin of its moisture.

Gentle routines can help prevent this type of trauma and avoid triggering a reaction in fragile capillaries, which cause the skin to become red and tender. Instead, focusing on hydrating and soothing the skin can do a great deal to ensure that you maintain your skin’s health.

Choosing a Soothing pH-Balanced Cleanser

Start by selecting a gentle skin cleanser, such as Cetaphil’s skincare offering, available from Kiwi. It helps your body’s outer layer maintain a pH of 5.5, which matches the skin’s natural acidity. Doing this can help support your skin, reducing the likelihood of it succumbing to the effects of chemicals that might react with your body and cause it harm.

High-quality formulas also avoid overstripping your body’s natural oils while still offering a cleansing action. As a result, your skin is more likely to remain flexible, and it has a lower chance of flaking due to dryness.

Once you cleanse, make sure to rinse thoroughly and then pat your skin dry with a soft towel, leaving a small amount of moisture as a barrier while your skin regenerates and forms a new, thin layer of protection on the surface.

Hydration with Barrier-Repair Moisturizers

When you want to help your body build and maintain its natural barriers, or if you live in a particularly dry area, you may want to use a product like Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion. These work with your body to help it rebuild its protective layer, allowing the body to reduce skin inflammation in the process.

When your skin is prone to dryness, products like these lotions can help fill the gaps between your skin cells and reduce water loss due to evaporation. They can also soothe the impact of dryness itself, while other ingredients help to draw water into the skin from below the surface.

Daily Mineral Sunscreen Options

According to studies by JAAD, the highest prevalence of rosacea was found in the age group 25-39. This group is often one that spends a lot of time outdoors, and as such, is more likely to need sunscreen.

If you are in this holidaying age group, as discussed by Mize, you can avoid the protective cream from triggering your skin condition by using a carefully selected sunscreen option for your skincare.

Look for fragrance-free options specially formulated for sensitive skin. Also, ensure that the sunscreen has an SPF of 30 or higher to block the sun’s harmful rays and help maintain your youthful complexion while protecting against the impact of UV light.

Remember to reapply this cream every two hours when outdoors, or after swimming, as it loses efficacy within a short time.

Targeting Rosacea Inflammation and Irritation

The American Academy of Dermatology has conducted several studies on rosacea over the years, concluding that it affects at least 14 million adults in the US, according to American Health & Drug Benefits.

Through directed research such as this, we have learned that the chronic inflammation it causes is essentially a result of immune dysregulation. As such, the use of topical anti-inflammatories can help calm the redness it causes.

It may also benefit you to eliminate many common irritants from daily use. They have a higher likelihood of causing the reaction that leads to rosacea and include things like:

• Fragrances
• Alcohol
• Exposure to heat or cold
• Using harsh cleaning chemicals
• Sulfates

You may wish to try using natural remedies to help with the issue, such as green tea extract; however, their efficacy remains unproven. Instead, aim to start treating rosacea inflammation early using topical remedies for rosacea, such as Finacea, which can inhibit some of the body’s attempts to cause inflammation and reduce redness. You may need to discuss this treatment with our online doctor, however, to obtain a prescription.

In general, Kiwi’s products are all fragrance- and alcohol-free. We also clearly list ingredients on our website to help you identify and prevent such irritants, offering a safer rosacea skincare routine.

Trigger Avoidance to Support Restoration

Along with boosting your skincare, you may want to consider eliminating certain things from your daily life that are likely to cause inflammation, making it easier for restorative products or prescription rosacea medication to support your body’s repair process. Some of these include:

• Spicy food, which dilates blood vessels
• Alcohol that triggers skin redness
• Aged cheeses and smoked meats that release histamine and potentially trigger rosacea

Instead, aim for an anti-inflammatory diet. Pick out leafy greens and berries, and leverage more fatty fish in your dishes to have a better chance of reducing the inflammation your food is likely to cause.

Trusting Kiwi with Your Skincare Routine

Enacting rosacea skin care starts with a gentle and consistent skincare routine, supported by Kiwi’s cleansers and moisturizers. If you require additional assistance, consider consulting our online doctors, who can provide personalized guidance for your specific skin concerns and ensure you receive the help you need.

For more information, to check out our products, or to book an appointment with our specialists, head to KiwiDrug.com today. We want to see you love the person you see in the mirror every day.