Rosacea Skin Care : Rediscover the aging
Rosacea, it affects fair skinned people of mostly north western European descent, and has been nicknamed the "curse of the cells" by some in Ireland. It begins with flushing and redness on the central face and across the cheeks, nose or forehead but can also less commonly affects the neck and chest. Over 45 million of people are affected by this worldwide.
The actual cause of rosacea is not known till now, but most experts say it is a disorder where blood vessels become damaged when repeatedly dilated by stimuli. The damage cause vessels to dilate too easily and stay dilated for longer periods of time or remain permanently dilate, resulting in flushing and redness.
Rosacea has a hereditary component and those that are fair skinned of European or Celtic ancestry have higher genetic predisposition to developing it. But it's not like, only Europeans suffer with this problem. You fill find the cares of Rosacea all over the world. Women are more commonly offered but when men develop
rosacea it tends to be more serve.
In a recent survey, it has been found that 80% of
rosacea patients want to know more about how to look after their skin. These patients believe that using moisturizers or wearing any kinds of makeup will worsen the problem. Almost half of them use only water to clean their skin. It indicating that Rosacea patients may have some wrong conception and fears about using types of products they can safely use for their faces.
Till now, you must have understood one thing that one characteristic of rosacea is hyper-sensitive skin. So your skin-care regimen needs to make according. Here are few steps of keeping care of rosacea skin.
- Do not use cleanser with hash chemicals. It can cause dryness & irritation on face. Always use oil face, soap free, fragrance free, gentle skin cleansers. Better to go for herbal products. Rinse with plenty of Luke warm water and finally blot with any soft towel or wash cloth.
- In case of rosacea, there is no substitute for medication. Strictly adhere to your prescribed treatment. Use sunscreens with an SPF of 15 or higher. You might have to experiment with 2-3 sun screens before you'll find the best for yourself. For any further assistance always careful your doctor.
- Rosacea patients suffer with the problem of dryness of skin. To counter it applies long lasting water based moisturizer in a cream or lotion base. It helps to restore moisture without causing irritation. And ensure that the moisturizer you are using do not contain fragrance or lanolin.
- Drink a lot of water. As water works as an excellent natural purifier. It helps in removing unwanted toxins from the body plus it balances the moisture in the body.
By following these useful tips you really reduce the effects of
Rosacea. You are the one who need to care for your skin. You will get help and suggestion from everyone but at the end of it you will do everything. So if anyone of you saw any symptoms of rosacea on your skin or if you are suffering from it, consult your doctor and get proper medication and skin care regimen from him. Your delay will only worsen the problem.