Choosing the Most Effective Rosacea Skin Care Products

Creating a skincare routine can be a little tricky when you have a skin condition. Developing one that shows up well into adulthood may throw a frustrating wrench into the mix. If you’ve been diagnosed with rosacea, establishing a set of high-quality rosacea skin care products is more important than ever. With a treatable but reactive skin condition, there’s no surefire formula to follow, but there are plenty of expert-approved factors that’ll support your rosy skin. And that’s what we’re here to talk about.

Rosacea and Rosacea Skin Care Products

Rosacea is a chronic medical condition characterized by visible redness, blood vessels, and possible pimples and nodules on the face. The eyes may also become red and irritated, and in worse cases, the skin can thicken up, especially around the nose. The cause is uncertain, but fortunately, there are many ways to manage it.

The first step is to see a dermatologist if you’re showing the above signs. Getting a diagnosis and working with a medical professional are the best ways to learn about your condition and determine what’s triggering flare-ups.

Next is to make certain lifestyle adjustments. It would be counterproductive to start trying a bunch of new rosacea skin care products before learning if a certain hot sauce was firing up your skin. So take note of these potentially aggravating factors to avoid getting things mixed up:

• The elements – sun exposure, cold and heat extremes, and wind
• Certain foods – spicy foods, hot beverages, and alcohol
• Things that may be out of your control – exercise, emotional responses, and certain medications can all contribute

Experts recommend keeping a journal of your triggers to learn better how to manage them. It’s also a good way to eliminate the current products that make things worse. Your doc may prescribe medications or recommend laser therapy to help with skin changes. And now that you’re working with a professional, the next step is to find rosacea skin care products that’ll make things better.

Facial Cleansing

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says keeping your face clean is essential for managing rosacea, but you must be careful. Rather than using harsh soaps, handle your skin gently with a sensitive skin formula like PCA Skin’s Creamy Cleanser. This soothing wash lathers up to remove makeup and impurities without disrupting your skin’s natural moisture.

It also has aloe vera juice and lavender oil to actively calm the skin. Plus, it’s free of drying alcohols, fragrances, aggressive cleansing agents, and exfoliants that should be avoided as much as possible. Lightly massage this cleanser into your skin daily, and rinse with lukewarm water before patting dry.

Treatments and Serums

After cleansing, you may have doctor-prescribed rosacea skin care products to apply. If not, a serum can benefit by increasing hydration, toning redness, and supporting the skin’s many layers. When selecting a serum, keep it simple, do a patch test, and keep an open dialogue with your dermatologist. Here are some sensitive skin favorites.

– iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum – This cooling serum uses hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and antioxidants to increase hydration, calm inflamed skin, and prevent free radical damage that ages skin. There’s also mushroom extract that evens tone, making this serum ideal for rejuvenating dry, dull skin. Try it after a shave for a nice, fresh-from-the-barber-shop glow.

– iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance + – This serum offers well-rounded anti-aging action from vitamin C and retinol if you can tolerate something a bit stronger. Both ingredients can potentially irritate the skin whether you have rosacea or not, but they can also be super helpful (stressing the importance of being well-acquainted with your dermatologist).

Vitamin C has an anti-inflammatory action to calm angry skin, plus it evens tone and is a powerfully protective antioxidant. Retinol, a type of vitamin A, increases cell turnover to improve the appearance of rough skin, fine lines, and wrinkles. This is a great way to keep your rosacea skin care products simple and still be able to have it all.

– PCA Skin Anti-Redness Serum – Facial redness is the primary characteristic of rosacea, whose origin means “rose-colored.” This fast-acting serum specifically targets said redness with calming extracts from caper buds, chamomile, and two types of algae. It’s also deeply hydrating and packed with nutrients, so you can easily incorporate it into your skincare routine.

Moisturizing

A daily moisturizer is a great way to support the skin and keep it soft and supple. IMAGE Skincare’s ORMEDIC balancing biopeptide crème is a luscious, aloe vera-based day and night cream with everything to hydrate, moisturize, and balance the skin’s pH.

This vegan, cruelty-free moisturizer also has fatty acid-rich plant oils from apricot kernels, jojoba seed, shea butter, and mango butter to prevent moisture loss and offer long-lasting comfort. And with mostly certified organic ingredients, you’re getting high-quality skincare that keeps your needs in mind.

If face oils are on the agenda of rosacea skin care products, IMAGE Skincare’s Vital C Hydrating Facial Oil has you covered, literally. This citrus-scented oil is a blend of luxurious argan, moringa seed, sea buckthorn, and grapeseed oils that’s great for day or night use, depending on your skincare preferences.

It contains a gentle dose of vitamin C and retinyl palmitate, which is a very mild version of retinol. This is an excellent place to start if you’re interested in trying these potent skin care ingredients for the first time.

With any product, it’s wise to try them out one at a time for a few days and note if any changes to the skin occur. Rosacea may have made your skin reactive, but with the right approach, and a board-certified dermatologist, you can benefit from great at-home skincare products.

The Mandatory Finishing Touch

A broad-spectrum sunscreen is an essential addition to your rosacea skin care products. Look for mineral formulas that contain zinc oxide and titanium oxide, which are calming to the skin and protect against damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Medium to dark skin tones can use tinted mineral formulas that disappear into the skin rather than leaving a ghostly hue. And for the best protection, sunscreen should also be water resistant and have a minimum SPF of 30, per the AAD’s recommendations. There’s a wide range to choose from, so head to our Beauty Resource Center for more information. Take advantage of this crucial step, and remember to reapply!