You may have facial rosacea and not even know it. Rosacea can manifest as a simple rash, flushed skin, and even look like acne. However, it is highly important that you get the correct diagnosis if you want to treat it effectively.
Rosacea is characterized by simple symptoms:
*blushing easily
*redness around the forehead, nose, and cheeks
*small bumps may also appear on the nose
*small blood vessels on and around the nose and cheeks
Traditional Rosacea Remedies
As with eczema, rosacea does not have a cure. However, traditional remedies can be quite effective in treating it. Sometimes, rosacea can even go into remission for years or forever.
Conventional treatment methods usually include the avoidance of triggers such as too much heat and humidity. Laser therapy can help eliminate those small blood vessels that appear on the nose. Traditional rosacea products can also help you treat the swelling and redness that comes with this type of skin condition.
Natural Products & Rosacea
You can use a variety of different products to treat rosacea. Here is a list of products that can help relieve the symptoms that accompany rosacea.
*Niacinamide Cream
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 that can be used as a dietary supplement or a topical cream. It is thought that niacinamide can help improve the skin barrier and the skin’s moisture level, while also helping reduce inflammation.
*Green Tea Cream
Green tea is a great natural product that contains polyphenols. As a rosacea cream it has shown that it can help to reduce the number of red bumps and pustules that usually appear on the face.
*Azelaic Acid Cream
This acid appears to have antimicrobial properties that help reduce redness, papules and pustules by slowing the growth of skin bacteria. Azelaic acid cream has also been known to help reduce dryness, burning, and itching associated with rosacea. However, be warned that if you use this ingredient you may experience a stinging sensation, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Natural Home Remedies for Rosacea
Several plants and herbs are now being used to help treat rosacea skin. Some of the most commonly used include rose hip (seed) oil, chamomile, licorice, and aloe vera.
*Digestive Enzymes
It is common for people that suffer from rosacea have indigestion. It was discovered that a deficiency of lipase is linked to both conditions. Lipase supplements seemed to treat both problems.
*Apple Cider Vinegar
This product has been used for a number of problems, including weight problems. This is probably because it seems to help regulate the bacterial balance of the intestines which helps control indigestion.
BIOSKINCLEAR is a skin care product that combines snail serum and licorice root extract to create an effective and naturalacne treatment gel that is perfect for treating rosacea. In fact, this perfect mix of ingredients makes it an excellent rosacea treatment for even the most sensitive skin type.
- Martha Fitzharris