SKIN CONDITIONS
Rosacea Causes
What is rosacea?
This common skin condition causes redness and accentuates the blood vessels in one’s face,while also producing small red pus-filled bumps. The skin around the nose can thicken, andeyes might become irritated and dry. These symptoms can go on and off, andare sometimessimilar to those of acne, psoriazis, or eczema. It’s important to get a correct diagnosis from amedical professional, who can rule out other skin conditions.Although there’s no cure for rosacea, there are ways to soothe your skin and give it some relief.
What causes rosacea?
While anyone can get rosacea, it’s most prevalent in light-skinned, middle-aged women. A family history of rosacea increases your chances of developing it. Besides the hereditary factor, environmental causes of rosacea include smoking, drinking alcohol (particularly red wine),eating spicy foods, exposure to extreme temperatures and wind, UV rays, pollution, stress, and even some blood pressure medications.
Five tips to prevent rosacea
Document it. Each person’s skin is different, and so are their rosacea-triggering factors. It’s a good idea to document your routine in order to identify what triggers your rosacea. This will help you get a correct diagnosis and avoid said triggers.
Avoid rosacea triggers. If, for example, you keep a food journal and notice you’ve been eating spicy foods before a rosacea outbreak, consider excluding said food from your diet. Other common triggers include cigarettes, alcohol, certain medical conditions, hot drinks, or the incorrect use of skincare products.
Be gentle. Try not to touch your skin too much, and by all means, don’t scratch it. Use gentle skincare products, such as a non-soap cleanser, and consider applying kanuka honey topically to soothe your skin.
Moisturize daily. Use a non-greasy, easily-absorbed moisturizer to hydrate your skin and even out your skin tone. We recommend Swissforce Couperose, which is formulated with natural ingredients that prevent the appearance of redness and thread veins.
