Rosacea skincare routine
In this Article
Use Alkalising Skincare Products
Try a Gentle Cream Facial Cleanser
Never Neglect the Moisturiser
Apply Serum for Additional Hydration
Always Apply Night Cream
Try Using a Regular Face Mask
Use Sun Protection
And Check Humidity Levels
Take Care When Shaving
Take Mindful Showers
Feed Your Skin from the Inside Out
Listen to What Your Skin is Telling You
Avoid Over Exfoliating
Consult a Skincare Specialist
What is the Best Rosacea Treatment Skincare
Rosacea causes a specific type of sensitive skin and is caused by inflammation in the blood vessels under the skin. This inflammation slows down the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the skin as well as reducing skin cell division and regeneration.
Skin affected by rosacea loses moisture and water and becomes dry and dehydrated. As if that wasn’t enough, the inflammation causes the immune system to overreact, leading to inflamed, irritated skin.
Therefore, a good rosacea skincare routine will work to reduce inflammation and increase hydration.
It’s also important to understand that rosacea is a chronic condition. It means that there are no quick fixes. A rosacea skincare regime should be maintained every day to help manage the condition. Here’s the Sönd top tips on developing a rosacea skincare routine that works.
Use Alkalising Skincare Products
It’s become the stuff of legends that the skin has an acidic pH5.5 and we all therefore have to use skincare products to match this pH. But to that, we say a big no. Because it simply isn’t the case.
Only the top layer of skin has this acidic pH. The underlying layers of skin that maintain and regenerate skin have an alkaline pH. So basically, the opposite pH to acidic.
Skincare products such as serums and moisturisers designed to penetrate deep into the skin's layers to maintain balance and hydration should therefore be alkaline to keep skin healthy.
Due to problems with skin cell regeneration, skin that’s affected by rosacea has a thinner upper layer. That’s why it’s especially important to use skincare for rosacea that nourishes both the upper layer and the deep layers with alkaline ingredients . That’s also why Sönd products have an alkaline pH and will help to nourish your skin and reduce rosacea symptoms.
Try a Gentle Cream Facial Cleanser
The best skincare for rosacea shouldn’t contain any irritating ingredients. It should have a calming effect that doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils.
The Sönd Rebalance and Reset Cream Cleanser is formulated to help sensitive skin including rosacea prone skin. It includes calming calendula, soothing chamomile and balancing jojoba and provides an effective and gentle cleansing solution.
Never Neglect the Moisturiser
Moisturising your skin at least twice a day is essential if you have rosacea. Rosacea prone skin is usually dry and irritated, so it’s important to hydrate skin and lock in moisture.
Make sure you use a moisturiser that supports the natural alkaline state of the deeper layers of your skin. Most creams in the industry have an acidic base which can cause acidic stress which can lead to skin irritation.
At Sönd, our Calming Hydration Day Cream is formulated with unique salt compounds. These alkalising salts work with your deepest skin cells to boost hydration, support cellular regeneration and provide essential trace nutrients.
Apply Serum for Additional Hydration
A skin serum is a skincare product designed to be applied after cleansing and before moisturising. It contains concentrated nourishment in the form of small molecules that penetrate deep into the skin’s layers providing concentrated and targeted nourishment.
A good skincare regime for rosacea will include a serum. This is because rosacea prone skin struggles to naturally regenerate and therefore needs all the help it can get.
The Deep Hydration Serum by Sönd contains powerful humectants and antioxidants along with hydrating hyaluronic acid, moringa and pomegranate extracts that deliver a boost to the skin.
Our concentrated ozonated olive oil has an antioxidant effect on the skin which can also support the needs of skin that’s prone to rosacea.
Always Apply Night Cream
It’s important to protect your skin during the day from pollution and UV light. But it’s equally important to use a night time moisturiser to replenish and restore skin cells and to promote skin regeneration.
In fact, the right night cream is one of the best skincare products for rosacea as it gets to work overnight whilst the natural cell regeneration processes are in full swing.
An alkaline night cream will provide all this while you sleep. Sönd’s Overnight Replenishment Night Cream contains ingredients proven to help rosacea such as hemp and coconut oil.
Try Using a Regular Face Mask
Face masks are the next line of defence against rosacea. They provide deep cleansing, moisturising and nourishment power. While choosing a mask, it’s important to select one that is not irritating and contains ingredients beneficial to rosacea skin. The Sönd Purifying Clay Mask is ideal.
Use Sun Protection…
Rosacea flare ups can be triggered by heat and sun exposure, so it’s a good idea to protect your skin from the sun on a daily basis.
If you choose to use an SPF, opt for a mineral based SPF that contains titanium dioxide or zinc oxide rather than a chemical one as they’re more natural and gentler on the skin.
Some of us choose not to use an SPF, so cover your skin with loose, natural fabrics in the heat and wear a large brimmed sun hat and good quality sunglasses to protect your face.
… And Check Humidity Levels
Humidity is a measure of how much moisture is in the air - the lower the humidity levels, the drier the air, and the drier our skin.
Rosacea doesn’t react well to dry skin, and may flare up. So invest in a humidifier to add moisture to your home, especially in the winter when the heating is on, drying the air further. A wet towel over a warm radiator will also have the same effect.
Take Care When Shaving
If you shave your face and you have rosacea prone skin, then consider using an electric razor for a less close shave than a wet razor that may irritate the skin. Always cleanse before shaving to avoid dragging dirt into the pores and moisturise afterwards to replenish lost moisture.
Take Mindful Showers
Long, hot showers might feel good, but they can strip the skin of its natural oils, which can lead to a flare up of dry, inflamed skin and rosacea. Short, lukewarm showers are far better if you have rosacea prone skin.
Feed Your Skin from the Inside Out
Skincare doesn’t stop with the surface. In fact, the best natural skincare for rosacea is on the inside.
You need to literally feed your skin inside out, to deliver the right ingredients from within. Sönd has developed and produced silica supplements that are formulated to boost skin repair and regeneration and reduce the visible signs of rosacea. The supplements contain ingredients proven in clinical trials to lessen rosacea symptoms.
Listen to What Your Skin is Telling You
Rosacea is a skin condition that can feel better and then flare up, so it’s important to nourish your skin with the right every day skincare products all of the time, even when it feels calm. If your skin is calm, you may be able to do without any medicated products that you may use, and then pick them up again when you’re experiencing a flare up.
Avoid Over Exfoliating?
Exfoliating removes the top layer of skin and unavoidably irritates it. Avoid exfoliating during a rosacea flare up as it can make the condition worse. Similarly, avoid mechanical irritation of the skin, don’t use a washcloth or sponge. Gently cleanse, moisturise and nourish instead.
Consult a Skincare Specialist
If, after trying all the advice we’ve given here, your rosacea is still flaring up, then it might be time to speak to a dermatologist. You may need a prescription strength topical ointment such as Ivermectin to bring your skin back under control.
What is the Best Rosacea Treatment Skincare
At Sönd our mission is to empower anyone with rosacea prone skin to take control of their skin and manage their symptoms.
Our products focus on supporting the deeper layers of our skin helping to improve its health. Sönd offers a simple range of skincare products that have achieved amazing results for people with rosacea. They may well help you too!
Sources
https://www.lovelyskin.com/blog/p/your-best-skin-care-routine-for-rosacea
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30631431/