What is Rosacea and how to treat it

Even though rosacea is a common skin condition, that doesn’t change the fact that it is annoying and can be quite uncomfortable.

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can cause flushed cheeks, visible blood vessels and/or pus-filled bumps. It can go through different stages where it might be calm one day then flare up the next.

Unfortunately, little is known about the cause of rosacea but it is said that certain things may cause flare ups such as alcoholic beverages, hot drinks such as tea and coffee, spicy food, excessive sun exposure, overheating, stress and anxiety.

The symptoms of rosacea may be treated most effectively with the help of prescribed creams and gels, antibiotics and laser therapy.

Potential skincare options for treating rosacea

Although rosacea cannot be cured with a fancy moisturiser or day cream, there are some skincare product formulas that can be beneficial in calming the skin and reducing redness.

Please note: It is always best to consult a GP or dermatologist first as everybody’s skin is different and there may be other ingredients that could trigger you. Always conduct a patch test prior to using any new product.

Revox B77 Bio Argan Oil 100% Pure ($11.95)

Argan Oil may be helpful the skin redness of rosacea due to its anti-inflammatory, healing and moisturising qualities as well as its high concentration of omega fatty acids and Vitamin E.

Argan Oil can be used as a hydrating moisturiser, providing the skin with soothing nourishment as well as improving skin elasticity and protecting the skin’s existing natural moisture.

Moira Beauty Hemp Seed Aloe Vera Moisturizing Cream ($22.95)

This moisturising cream may be able to relieve skin irritation and provide deep nourishing moisture and hydration to protect and fortify the skin’s natural protective barrier.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Green Tea and Cannabis Sativa hemp seed oil as well as Aloe Vera, an ingredient that has long been used as an at-home rosacea remedy, work collectively in an effort to reduce redness and calm the skin.

Disguising Rosacea with makeup

Of course, makeup cannot cure rosacea, but it certainly can help camouflage the redness associated with it.

Assuming that you are able to wear makeup and none of the other ingredients are a trigger for you, a colour correcting green concealer such as LA Girl HD Pro Conceal 992 Green Corrector ($7.95) or KimChi Chic Beauty The Most Concealer 24 Green ($22.95) could be very useful in disguising redness and evening out your skin tone.

Green tones are most effective for covering up red tones which makes it great for camouflaging red cheeks or angry blemishes.

Simply apply your colour correcting green concealer underneath a concealer that matches your skin tone for a flawless finish.

Skin conditions such as rosacea can certainly be a struggle. Beyond the discomfort, the redness can be a point of insecurity for some. We hope we have been able to equip you with some products that could potentially improve and soothe the condition.

Please consult a GP or dermatologist if you are unsure which ingredients may flare up your condition and always conduct a patch test prior to using any new products.