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Natural Remedies for Rosacea
By Vicky Uhland, Natural Solutions
Rosy cheeks may epitomize health and wellness, but for the roughly 14 million Americans who suffer from rosacea, they signal another skirmish in an ongoing skincare battle. According to the National Rosacea Society (NRS), the symptoms include red areas and small bumps or pimples on the face, visible blood vessels on the nose or cheeks, and watery or irritated eyes. Rosacea most frequently affects fair-skinned women over age 30, but men can suffer from it, too. Although scientists believe heredity predisposes some to rosacea, no one really knows what causes it. Traditionally, doctors prescribe oral or topical antibiotics for rosacea, but a growing amount of scientific evidence supports more natural remedies. Try some of these holistic tips to help get the red out.
Avoidance. In a survey of more than 1,000 rosacea sufferers, the NRS found that sun exposure, emotional stress, hot weather, wind, and strenuous exercise are the most common triggers for rosacea. While you can’t do much about the weather, you can reduce your sun exposure with sunscreen.
Skincare. “The biggest thing with rosacea is keeping your skin cool and calm,” says Ashley Scroggins, an aesthetician with Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy in Boulder, Colorado. Wash your face with steamy hot water or scrub your skin, and your rosacea will quickly become hot and bothered. Scroggins says rosacea sufferers should also avoid skincare products that contain alcohol, which can irritate the face. In addition, she notes, “Some clients respond well to products with rose in them, because it’s calming and soothing.” Scroggins’ favorite skincare products for rosacea include Sanitas’ Rosacea Serum, Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner, Jurlique’s Ritual Kit for sensitive skin, and Zia’s Brilliance line.
Diet. The National Rosacea Society lists so many food triggers, it’s a wonder rosacea sufferers can eat at all. The most common? Alcohol and spicy foods, so play it cool by staying on the wagon and off the chilies. A growing number of doctors recommend anti-inflammation diets to combat rosacea, including Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, adjunct professor of dermatology at Michigan States University’s College of Human Medicine, and Andrew Weil, MD, director of the University of Arizona’s Program in Integrative Medicine. “Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, cold-water fish, and stay away from starches and sugars,” Perricone advises. Both doctors also have skincare lines designed to reduce inflammation: Weil’s Plantidote line for Origins and Perricone’s N.V. Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals (a few of which contain parabens but are currently being reformulated to remove them).
Supplements. Perricone recommends taking a minimum of 100 mg a day of alpha-lipoic acid and 60 mg a day of coenzyme Q10 orally to reduce rosacea-related inflammation. Also, a recent study published in the International Journal of Dermatology found that rosacea sufferers taking 100 mg of zinc sulfate capsules three times a day can significantly decrease rosacea symptoms.
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For those of you suffering from rosacea, you should really try Glimpse Skincare. We've seen amazing results and it's an all-natural formula. The active ingredient in these products is the mangosteen fruit, which is starting to be recognized by the public, but has been used for thousands of years as a folk remedy and now has thousands of scientific studies behind it!
Check out www.mymangosteen.com/north for more info.
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My Ex Friend Refers To Me As Red Cheeks I Don't Let It Affect Me Or My Life
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I have a sister that suffers from rosacea and I hope this article and useful tips will help her. I think that most cases of rosacea comes from stress and bad habits of eating. Thank you for your comments.
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Well they say ..you are what you eat! Gluten in wheat products and the dairy have been proven to cause many a problem for people .. most are allergic to them and dont even know it until they take themselves off it and start looking and feeling better.
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I have rosacea and suffered a severe reaction to a skin care product from a reputable company. It took 4 weeks including a trip to the ER and 2 follow-up visits to a dermatologist to get my skin back to almost "normal". Now my skin is photosensitive, so the picture in this article could be me.
I'd recommend researching ingredients before purchasing/using any product, and starting with a patch test in a small area before using it on your whole face.
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I had bad acne as an adolesent til my early twenties. In my late twenties to early thirties I had a beautiful porcelain complexion, perhaps in part to Mary Kay. But as I came closer to forties my complexion became ruddy looking with bumps and subject to more outbreaks. I didn't go back to Mary Kay, but want an organic, natural skin care routine to address this problem. Thank you so much for the info!
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My rosacea went away when I started using pure olive oil for removing makeup and as the only "lotion" that I ever put on my face.
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I am 54 and have suffered from rosacea most of my life. I can't tolerate sun anymore, at all, unless it's winter or a very cool day. I discovered YonKa products when I got a free facial after getting a hair cut, and will use nothing else now. My rosacea cleared up in about 3 days. Seems expensive, but the products last a long time. You need to talk to someone who sells it to get the correct directions for use. I use their Creme 83 for sensitive skin or Phyto 54 for visible redness when needed, and I add a couple of drops of Dermol 3 to each, blending it in the center of my palm with a rice grain-size (that's right) bit of either lotion. You need to spritz your face first, they have their own lotion or like me you can make one with distilled water (I just add a little aloe vera and a few drops of Jojoba oil). If your skin feels oily afterwards, you've used too much. YonKa is a plant-based product from France, started in the 50's. They measure 0-1 on the scale for toxins. Wonderful, astounding, lasts a long time, I highly recommend. After paying an initial $40-50 for each, they end up being highly economical, you use so little. No doctor's visits, no meds. Then use sun screen, eat right, drink lots of water, wear a hat. My niece visited me after camping for a week at Yosemite and she expected to have to work on her skin for at least a few days to get rid of the alligator feeling. I gave her my YonKa to try, and her skin was immediately soft and moist.
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I have found that Royal Jelly will improve the condition as it has great healing powers. It is used in burn units to help victims regenerate skin and reduce scarring. I use Jafra's Royal Jelly Milk Balm Moisure Lotion and Royal Jelly Lift Concentrate treatment. These products also greatly reduce fine lines and give your skin a glowing look. It also has surtuin activators that 'awaken' dormant skin cells to give your skin a more "plump" look which translates into a younger, fresher look. You can find these products on my web site: www.myjafra.com/SSOUTHERTON
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