Rosacea Treatments: Use Natural Alternatives to Soothe your Skin
You may have facial rosacea and not even know it. Rosacea can manifest as a simple rash, flushed skin, and even look like acne. However, it is highly important that you get the correct diagnosis if you want to treat it effectively.
Rosacea is characterized by simple symptoms:
*blushing easily
*redness around the forehead, nose, and cheeks
*small bumps appear on the nose
*small blood vessels appear on and around the nose and cheeks
Rosacea doesn't have a cure, but there are traditional remedies that can be quite effective in treating it. Sometimes, rosacea can even go into remission for years or forever.
Conventional treatment methods include avoiding triggers such as too much heat and humidity. The small blood vessels that appear on the nose can be eliminated using laser therapy. Traditional rosacea products can also help you treat the swelling and redness that comes with this type of skin condition.
Natural Products & Rosacea
By using a variety of natural products you can effectively treat rosacea. Here is a list of products that can help relieve the symptoms that accompany rosacea.
*Niacinamide Cream
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. It can be used in a topical cream and even in the form of a dietary supplement. It is thought that niacinamide can help improve the skin barrier and the skin's moisture level, while also helping reduce inflammation.
*Green Tea Cream
Green tea is an excellent natural product. It contains polyphenols which are thought to improve health. As a rosacea cream it has been shown to reduce the number of red bumps and pustules that usually appear on the face.
*Azelaic Acid Cream
This acid appears to have antimicrobial properties that can help you reduce redness, papules, and pustules by slowing down the growth of skin bacteria. Azelaic acid cream has also been known to help reduce dryness, burning, and itching associated with rosacea. However, be warned that if you use this ingredient you may experience a stinging sensation, especially if you have sensitive skin.
Natural Home Remedies for Rosacea
Currently there are several plants and herbs being used to treat rosacea skin. Licorice is only one of them. Rose hip (seed) oil, chamomile, aloe vera, and red clover have also been used to treat rosacea.
*Digestive Enzymes
It is common for most people with rosacea to have indigestion. As a matter of fact, it was discovered that a deficiency of lipase is linked to both conditions. Apparently, lipase supplements seem to treat both problems.
*Apple Cider Vinegar
This product is so remarkable that it has been used to treat weight problems. This is probably because it seems to help regulate the bacterial balance of the intestines which helps control indigestion.
BIOSKINCLEAR is a skin care product that combines snail serum and licorice root extract to create an effective and naturalacne treatment gel that is perfect for treating rosacea. As a matter of fact, this great mix of natural ingredients makes the best rosacea treatment, especially for sensitive skin.
Published February 2nd, 2010
Filed in Beauty
