THE LOW DOWN ON ROSACEA
Inflamed and hot, rosacea appears in a diamond shape across the face. It’s a red hot rash or flushing which appears most commonly on the central part of the face.
CAUSES
The causes of the skin condition are still somewhat unknown and can be triggered by a variety of things. However, we do know that the Demodex mite is a primary cause. These often harmless mites live on all of us, but, people with rosacea tend to have much more.
Triggers may also be hereditary or environmental. For some of you, hot and spicy foods, extreme temperatures, sunlight and the wrong cosmetic products can all play a part. Alcohol can also be seen as a large trigger.
TYPES OF
ROSACEA
Rosacea can differ significantly from person to person but generally is divided into the three most common subtypes, based on the severity and type of symptoms.
PAPULOPUSTULAR
Also known as Acne Rosacea, this appears as bumps and pus-filled pimples
ACNE NOSE
Also known as Phymatous and rosacea rhinophyma, this is where the nose becomes enlarged and redNOW FOR THE ANSWERS...
HOW TO TREAT IT?
There is no cure, but treatments and products applied to the skin can control the signs and symptoms of rosacea. Treatments that can help include a combination of LED Therapy, chemical exfoliation, laser and often a change in skincare products! Check out our recommended treatments below.
HOW WE CAN HELP
TREATMENTS
ROSACEA FACIAL TREATMENTS
Relax while you nourish, sooth and heal inflammation associated with rosacea. The skin will be renewed with a gentle exfoliation using specialised enzymes while natural cocoa simultaneously saturates the skin with antioxidants. Your skin will benefit from an infusion of the next generation calming peptides, stem cells and botanical extracts resulting in a healthy, even complexion.✕