treating rosacea howyou can help rosacea:
permanent condition where the nasal tissue becomes enlarged due to oil glands overswelling over a number of years, leaving the skin looking lumpy.
To prevent clients getting to this point, triggers should be discussed so that the client can be advised on what to avoid going forward. These may include alcohol, dairy products, spicy foods, heat, strenuous exercise, stress and UV light.
Other factors which exacerbate Rosacea include over exfoliating, showering with hot water, cleansing with water where minerals unbalance the skin’s pH and not changing one’s moisturiser to provide more protection from harsh winds and central heating during Winter.
“I’ve noticed an increase in patients who have Rosacea especially at this time of year when the air becomes cooler, the heating is put on and there is an increased consumption of certain alcoholic beverages,” comments Mieke Morgan, Laser Specialist and Dr Salinda Johnson, Consultant Aesthetic Dermatologist.
In contrast, free radicals from the environment and the sun become a significant skin aggravator during the Summer months when there are more sunshine hours. Understandably though, free radicals affect the skin all year round with the most common culprit being Reactive Oxygen Species found in air pollution. “Free radicals attack macromolecules such as membrane lipids, proteins and DNA which can lead to skin health disorders,” comments Lydia.
treating Rosacea
Treating Rosacea with skin care is one of the quickest and easiest ways to relieve common symptoms. For free radicals, antioxidant rich skin care and limiting the amount of time spent in the sun, along with a good quality SPF are all a great start in combatting these effects.
Another ingredient proven to be effective is Seaweed. “We use various seaweeds in [our new Repêchage Hydra® 4 Red-Out™ Facial] to help calm conditions of Rosacea and hypersensitive skin, including Laminaria digitate, Ulva compressa, Ahnfeltia concinna and Ulva lactuca,” explains Lydia. “We’ve also added a bevy of antioxidant rich ingredients including Quercetin, Rutin, Mirabilis Jalapa extract, Organic Tumeric, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Water, Sage Lead extract, Rosemary Lead extract, Chamomile Flower extract and Lemon Balm.”
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“Meadowfoam is [also] a powerful anti- oxidant as well as Seabuck Thorn which reduces swelling, flushing, irritation and prevents cell damage,” add Ellipse. “Rose Canina oil, which contains vitamins A, E and essential fatty acids encourage cell regeneration and Avocado oil is a great emollient for very dry skins. All of these have been proven to have a significant effect in reducing the symptoms of Rosacea.”
After fighting free radicals, we want a skin care product to calm and sooth the skin. As there is no cure, being able to reduce this visible effect often provides some much- needed comfort.
“Reducing redness is paramount but products need to be applied progressively and the skin acclimated slowly to minimise reactions,” says Sharon.
Working products into your client’s treatment which include Argan and Hemp oils will prove beneficial as they provide strong anti-inflammatory effects. These ingredients help to regulate cellular reproduction to prevent any dryness or flaking which could drive clients to scrub at their face and worsen their condition. Other anti-inflammatory ingredients include Ylang Ylang, Wheatgerm oil, Thyme and Cypress.
New research has found that one of the possible causes of Rosacea on the skin are microbes. Treat this cause with the use of Micro Silver.
“Clinical studies show [that Micro Silver] helps soothe chronically inflamed and irritated skin by killing bacteria that is used as a food source by skin irritating microbes. It works by forming an invisible protective film on the surface of the skin that helps to eliminate burdensome micro-organisms. It also helps condition and stabilise the look of the skin when regularly applied,” reveals Lydia.
The weakened capillaries of Rosacea skin can be cared for by ingredients such as vitamin K, vitamin C, Arnica, Horse Chestnut and Horsetail to help to strengthen them.
If your client has fully developed Rosacea, offer them an Intense Pulsed Light or Laser treatment. These therapies can help to remove visible blood vessels, reduce extensive redness and correct any disfigurement of the nose caused by Rhinophyma. One option includes the Ellipse Rosacea treatment which Mieke Morgan and Dr Johnson explain: “It rejuvenates the skin, reduces the bumps and pustules and more importantly gets rid of damaged capillaries whilst reducing the overall redness/blush of the affected area. The practically pain-free treatment is safe, quick and effective and has certainly become part of our patients’ ongoing treatment regimes.”
If you recognise any of the symptoms in a client who has come to you looking for help, always suggest that they see a doctor to eliminate other potential causes. They will be able to provide them with internal and external antibiotics such as tetracycline and doxycycline. Topical medications such as Benzoyl Peroxide, retinoids, Sodium Sulfacetamide and sulfur lotions can also prove beneficial.
Whichever approach you and your clients use, it’s important to remember that early treatment is the best way to fight this disorder and with your listening ear and careful attention to your clients’ needs, there are ways to fight Rosacea and provide a happier, healthier skin for your clients.
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