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Rosacea & Redness

Those broken capillaries, flushed cheeks or even rosacea that flares up. It really is a tricky condition to manage but with the right treatment we can certainly control the flare ups. Rosacea tends to start off looking like a flushed skin but can progress to be inflamed, sensitive and even pustules begin to show.

Although there is no confirmed cause we do know what triggers and some of the likely causes-

Overgrowth of blood vessels

This makes the skin look red and inflamed and makes the skin sensitive to climate changes and U.V.

Solution- Lots of Vitamin C and Antioxidants internally and topically will help to strengthen the skin and reduce redness. C-Boost serum and Skin Vit C are the perfect pairing.

Fatty Acid Deficiency

A lack of good fats can affect the immunity of the skin and barrier function making it harder to fight infection.

Solution- Anti inflammatory foods such as oily fish, nuts and seeds and take an Omega supplement such as Skin Omegas

Vitamin deficiency

A lack of vitamin A & C in particular can make the blood vessels sensitive to light and more reactant.

Solution- Use AVST Gel or Face and Body oil topically and Skin Vit A and Skin Vit C internally to top up your vitamin levels.

Genes

Thanks to Mum & Dad 40% of clients that suffer from Rosacea claim to have a relative that suffers from the condition.

Mites

Called microscopic dermodex mites these guys inhabit around the follicle and cause inflammation which can contribute to Rosacea.

Solution- If the skin is inflammed we can use a light peel system to sterilise the skin such as the Environ Cool Peel treatment.

Triggers

Stress, alcohol, harsh soaps, dairy, spicy foods, environment and medical conditions.

Solution- Try to cut down on these and write a food diary for a month so you can pin point which particular foods are the culprit.

Solution

This really needs an inside out solution so skincare supplements combined with effective products and treatments. A detailed skin analysis and consultation is needed to decide on the course of action but below is some of the treatments that work-