Health & Wellbeing
Rosacea – facial redness , even when you are not embarrassed... By Shelagh Foster
Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed red skin. Inflammation caused by stress or skin’s microbial overgrowth is the leading cause. It affects adults and is often progressive. It is possible to mistake Rosacea for other skin problems, such as acne, eczema, or an allergic reaction.
Papulopustular Rosacea is the classic form of Rosacea that resembles and can be mistaken for acne. This sub-type of Rosacea is characterized primarily by an area of chronic facial redness and pustules (small bumps) that are filled with pus. The pustules are similar in appearance to whiteheads but are often larger. The affected area can burn and sting and appear to be extremely dry. The pustules can appear on the nose, forehead, and cheeks.
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Red flushing of the face, cheeks, forehead and chin Serum: £10.50 (10ml) Common in Women over 40 years Organic Age Defense Rejuvinating Rosacea weakens the capillaries in the pores and skin Face Oil: £8.25 (10ml) Butterfly pattern across the cheeks (quite distinctive) Organic Age Defense Stem Cell Eye Cream: £8.25 (10ml) Oiliness of the skin with sebum and pus Sometimes the oiliness is also associated with dry, patchy areas Acne in places, especially around the T-zone Burst capillaries Heat produced from the face (sometimes blushing), hot to touch
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Stress and anxiety – disrupts your blood pressure, arteries, heart and skin and affects your immune system in a negative way and is a Rosacea trigger. Menopause – at this time in a woman’s life the hormones go crazy and cause an increase in testosterone and certain oestrogens, which will cause the face to flush. Caffeine – causes the adrenal glands to overwork and stimulates skin redness, heat, heart palpitations and sweating. Remember that soft drinks and tea also have Caffeine which are an aggravated Rosacea diet food. MSG – a carcinogen that is found in many packaged foods and hidden in many others. MSG has a major side effect of facial flushing and increasing the body’s temperature gauge and is a no go of Rosacea diet food. Alcohol – mainly red wine, whisky, vodka and champagne, and are a Rosacea trigger
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Within four weeks of using, this face skin care duo reduces redness and blotchiness, nourishes the skin to keep it hydrated, elastic and looking fresh. Our Rosacea treatment gives a protective layer against environmental impacts such as UV rays, environmental pollution, hormonal changes and sun exposure. It helps prevent Rosacea trigger inflammatory process from happening.
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Our Rosacea treatment helps to prevent the loss of elasticity that leads to wrinkles.
Simply Skincare’s Rosacea treatment active ingredients • •
Frankincense Essential Oil - calms down redness, swelling and itching. Geranium Essential Oil - has antioxidant, astringent, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties ,very effective in reducing acne Rosacea.
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