With over 16 million Americans are looking for a natural cure for rosacea. Alternative treatments for rosacea are becoming ever more popular as people are tired of expensive prescription medications, laser treatments and over the counter products that don't always work.
7 Simple Tips that all rosacea sufferers should follow include:
-Washing with cool or warm water, never hot water.
- Use our gentle (non-abrasive) cleansers applied with the fingers, not a cloth.
- Blot dry, but don't rub. Use a thick-pile cotton towel.
- If you wear makeup, choose only oil-free and/or non-comedogenic products. Always apply light layers of makeup because too heavy of an application can trap bacteria and oil inside the pores.
- When you have a flare up, treat it sooner rather than later to prevent long-term damage.
- Apply at least an SPF 8 sunscreen everyday to prevent UV induced symptoms. The sun is often the number 1 reason for flare-ups.
- Try to avoid foods that induce flare-ups such as alcohol, spicy foods and hot beverages.
There are several stages of rosacea. The first sign is dilated blood vessels that seem to stay around longer than usual. This is called pre-rosacea. The next stage, called mild rosacea is where the skin stays red for a longer period of time after a flare-up trigger such as heat, cold, stress, exercise, or topical allergens.
The third stage is called moderate rosacea and this where vascular damage begins. At this stage flushing happens more often and is more intense. The last stage is severe rosacea which is marked by intense bouts of facial flushing, inflammation, pain, swelling and burning. Some people find that their skin becomes so sensitive, they are not able to use the same products they could use before. At this stage, there may also be excess skin growth around the nose, causing a bulbous enlargement of the nose shape called Rhinophyma.
Alternative Treatment for Rosacea. This Natural Treatment for Rosacea includes:
- The combination of several natural anti-inflammatory ingredients long known to decrease visible flushing and redness. These botanicals work to help constrict blood vessels near the surface of the skin.
- Using an anti-bacterial agent to kill skin damaging bacteria and prevent breakouts.
- All natural collagen booster. In rosacea skin, collagen networks are weakened due to inflammation, bacteria, and age. By strengthening the collagen and skin you can help prevent flare-ups, help the skin heal faster, and help it to look better faster.
When looking for natural home remedies and alternative treatments for rosacea, remember that's it's an inflammatory condition so you need to treat the skin very gently and never use harsh cleansers, toners, or abrasives on the skin. You also want to preserve your natural oils which can help the skins defense against environmental assaults and help speed healing.
Author Resource:
Linda Robison has been a health advisor for over 25 years with experience in skin aging and skin disorders. Visit her site to learn more about Foods To Eat For Rosacea , acne scar healing, beauty product reviews, plastic surgery nightmares, Pictures of Skin Rashes and more....
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