I'm just looking for tips on what you have done to help dealing with your rosacea? I want to hear anything from creams, supplements, foods, ect...Please share whatever has helped.
Lady Rose - I've lived with rosacea for over 3 decades now and, although I still get symptoms now & then, it has not gotten any worse in all those years.
Living with rosacea is about educating yourself, learning & understanding your own personal triggers, and adjusting your lifestyle accordingly. Find out what your own personal food & environmental "triggers" are and avoid them so you can avoid flare-ups of redness and acne.
Check these sites to learn more about possible triggers... - http://www.rosacea.org/patients/material… - http://www.drnase.com/misc_2.htm
Many people find food with histamines aggravate their redness. You may also want to try eating a more alkaline diet to help reduce redness & flare-ups. - http://www.rosacea-ltd.com/rosaceadiet.p…
Increase your omega 3 fatty acids by taking supplements such as Evening Primrose Oil, fish oils, etc… And by eating walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecan nuts (if you’re not allergic) Ground Fennel seeds and Flax seeds, as well as Flax seed Oil supplements (omega 3’s) also act as anti-inflammatories. (reduce redness) Omega 3’s aid in proper digestion and healthier skin.
Try increasing your intake of vitamin D through supplements (1000 – 4000 IU/day) and B-complex to aid in healthier skin and maintaining a healthier immune system. - http://www.healthy-skincare.com/vitamin-d-benefits.html
Some people have had success using Turmeric orally or topically. (reduce redness & pustules)
Drink more water and avoid all alcohol & caffeine products (coffee, tea, pop, etc..) Alcohol & caffeine will actually dehydrate your skin. Water re-hydrates from the inside out. Drinking water helps to wash out the toxins in your body. As well, alcohol is generally a known trigger for most rosacea people.
When it comes to make-up & skin conditions, less is better, as your skin needs to breathe to heal.
There are products you can buy that are specifically made to help reduce facial redness: - There is a face cream called ROSACURE which is an anti-redness cream formulated for rosacea-prone skin types. - Guinot has a face cream called RED LOGIC which claims to neutralize the appearance of red blood vessels. - LaTherapie Paris has a fortifying skin cream that is supposed to help soften high colour (reduce redness)
I know there are other brands and products that may be similar. You need to find the one that works best with your skin and your body chemistry.
Moisturize: - if possible use lotion containing certified green algae or aloe vera gel (use lotions, not creams, as lotion is more gentle on the skin and absorbs more easily) - Neutrogena makes an excellent moisturizer, simply called "Moisture". It's oil-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free and they have a type that is specifically made for sensitive skin.
Here are a few other helpful, (and natural) hints for a better complexion for a lifetime: - only use gentle, fragrance-free, oil-free, alcohol-free cleansers on your face. - have a daily facial cleansing routine (2x daily, morning & night. Do not scrub as this will irritate the skin. Do not exfoliate more than 1x/week.)
- avoid extended periods in direct sun (always use sunblock for sensitive skin, with 15 - 30 spf) - avoid extreme weather conditions as much as possible (hot, cold, windy...) - avoid really hot things. Hot showers & hot tubs, hot drinks (the heat will dilate blood vessels causing more redness)
- avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, and foods with a high refined-sugar content. (these foods disrupt the natural digestive processes of the body) - eat foods high in anti-oxidants; such as blueberries, cranberries, purple grapes, broccoli, etc..
Try to cut down on excessive stress in your life. Stress can magnify a multitude of conditions and their symptoms.
Set a goal to try to get at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night (aids in the healing processes of the body) http://www.selfhealingempowerment.com/ar… http://articles.cnn.com/1999-08-25/healt…
Check out the sites below for more information regarding rosacea....
I'm just looking for tips on what you have done to help dealing with your rosacea? I want to hear anything from creams, supplements, foods, ect...Please share whatever has helped.
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ReplyDeleteLady Rose - I've lived with rosacea for over 3 decades now and, although I still get symptoms now & then, it has not gotten any worse in all those years.
ReplyDeleteLiving with rosacea is about educating yourself, learning & understanding your own personal triggers, and adjusting your lifestyle accordingly. Find out what your own personal food & environmental "triggers" are and avoid them so you can avoid flare-ups of redness and acne.
Check these sites to learn more about possible triggers...
- http://www.rosacea.org/patients/material…
- http://www.drnase.com/misc_2.htm
Many people find food with histamines aggravate their redness. You may also want to try eating a more alkaline diet to help reduce redness & flare-ups.
- http://www.rosacea-ltd.com/rosaceadiet.p…
Increase your omega 3 fatty acids by taking supplements such as Evening Primrose Oil, fish oils, etc… And by eating walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecan nuts (if you’re not allergic)
Ground Fennel seeds and Flax seeds, as well as Flax seed Oil supplements (omega 3’s) also act as anti-inflammatories. (reduce redness)
Omega 3’s aid in proper digestion and healthier skin.
Try increasing your intake of vitamin D through supplements (1000 – 4000 IU/day) and B-complex to aid in healthier skin and maintaining a healthier immune system.
- http://www.healthy-skincare.com/vitamin-d-benefits.html
Some people have had success using Turmeric orally or topically. (reduce redness & pustules)
Drink more water and avoid all alcohol & caffeine products (coffee, tea, pop, etc..) Alcohol & caffeine will actually dehydrate your skin. Water re-hydrates from the inside out. Drinking water helps to wash out the toxins in your body. As well, alcohol is generally a known trigger for most rosacea people.
When it comes to make-up & skin conditions, less is better, as your skin needs to breathe to heal.
There are products you can buy that are specifically made to help reduce facial redness:
- There is a face cream called ROSACURE which is an anti-redness cream formulated for rosacea-prone skin types.
- Guinot has a face cream called RED LOGIC which claims to neutralize the appearance of red blood vessels.
- LaTherapie Paris has a fortifying skin cream that is supposed to help soften high colour (reduce redness)
I know there are other brands and products that may be similar. You need to find the one that works best with your skin and your body chemistry.
Moisturize:
- if possible use lotion containing certified green algae or aloe vera gel (use lotions, not creams, as lotion is more gentle on the skin and absorbs more easily)
- Neutrogena makes an excellent moisturizer, simply called "Moisture". It's oil-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free and they have a type that is specifically made for sensitive skin.
Here are a few other helpful, (and natural) hints for a better complexion for a lifetime:
- only use gentle, fragrance-free, oil-free, alcohol-free cleansers on your face.
- have a daily facial cleansing routine (2x daily, morning & night. Do not scrub as this will irritate the skin. Do not exfoliate more than 1x/week.)
- avoid extended periods in direct sun (always use sunblock for sensitive skin, with 15 - 30 spf)
- avoid extreme weather conditions as much as possible (hot, cold, windy...)
- avoid really hot things. Hot showers & hot tubs, hot drinks (the heat will dilate blood vessels causing more redness)
- avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, and foods with a high refined-sugar content. (these foods disrupt the natural digestive processes of the body)
- eat foods high in anti-oxidants; such as blueberries, cranberries, purple grapes, broccoli, etc..
Try to cut down on excessive stress in your life. Stress can magnify a multitude of conditions and their symptoms.
Set a goal to try to get at least 7 - 8 hours of sleep each night (aids in the healing processes of the body)
http://www.selfhealingempowerment.com/ar…
http://articles.cnn.com/1999-08-25/healt…
Check out the sites below for more information regarding rosacea....