Many women battle with imperfect skin and find it unsettling. They avoid mirrors and social events out of embarrassment or try to conceal their imperfections by piling on make-up, leaving them with an unnatural look.
One of the common culprits is rosacea, a skin condition that affects millions of women worldwide and is quite noticeable.
This article explains the symptoms of rosacea and offers guidance on how to beat it. No woman should feel uncomfortable in her skin and Opulent Aesthetics is here to help you restore your natural beauty, one day at a time with facial treatments that are proven to improve your skin.
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a common skin condition that primarily affects the face. It causes redness and visible blood vessels on the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. In some cases, it can also cause bumps and pimples that resemble acne.
What causes rosacea?
The exact cause of rosacea is still unknown, though experts believe several factors, including genetics, environmental triggers, blood vessel abnormalities, and immune system responses influence it.
While anyone can develop rosacea, it is particularly common in fair-skinned middle-aged women aged 30 and over.
While pinpointing the cause is complex, experts have noted that specific lifestyle factors can trigger flare-ups, giving rosacea sufferers a means to influence their symptoms by staying vigilant and decisive about their choices.
Triggers can vary from person to person, however, some of the most common triggers include the following.
- Sun exposure -UV radiation from the sun is a major trigger.
- Extreme temperatures – Both heat and cold can cause red flushes.
- Spicy foods – Spicy foods can trigger flushing and worsen symptoms.
- Alcohol -Alcohol, especially red wine, can cause flushing.
- Hot beverages – Hot drinks can also trigger flushing.
- Emotional stress – Stress can worsen rosacea symptoms.
- Certain medications – Some medications can exacerbate rosacea.
- Skincare products – Harsh soaps, cleansers, and cosmetics can irritate the skin.
Journaling will help you pinpoint what triggers flare-ups. It is important to note all the details about your lifestyle choices leading up to flare-ups, including your diet, exercise regimes, the weather, and even what you drink throughout the day.
How to manage symptoms at home
Avoid triggers – Identify and avoid your triggers, such as spicy foods, alcohol, and hot beverages.
Sun protection – Always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Gentle skincare – Use gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and moisturisers that are designed not to compromise your skin’s PH level.
Cool compresses – Apply cool compresses to your face to soothe redness and inflammation.
Green tea – Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe rosacea.
Hydration – Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.
Stress management – Practice stress-reducing techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises.
Avoid harsh scrubs -Avoid harsh scrubs and exfoliants that can irritate the skin.
Consult a dermatologist – A dermatologist can diagnose rosacea and recommend appropriate treatment options.
Consider medical treatments – There are various medical treatments available for rosacea, such as oral medications, affordable skin treatments and even laser therapy, although this is quite expensive.
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Specialise treatments for rosacea
While a permanent cure for rosacea has not yet been developed, there are treatment options that can significantly improve your skin condition over time, reducing the visible blemishes in your skin complexion. Let’s explore these options.
Polynucleotides
Polynucleotides are cutting-edge skin rejuvenators that promote repair and regeneration at the cellular level. They consist of injectable DNA fragments that behave like a ‘bio-stimulator’ to stimulate cell activity deep within your skin.
The polynucleotides interact with and stimulate fibroblast cells responsible for generating elastin and collagen to improve or maintain skin texture, complexion, and firmness.
Over time polynucleotides will reduce inflammation and heal damaged skin – making them ideal for rosacea-prone skin. As an added bonus, it will improve your skin’s elasticity making you look and feel younger for longer.
Opulent Aesthetics provides affordable polynucleotide treatments. If you are battling with rosacea or other skin imperfections, give Sadie, our lead clinician, a call to discuss your treatment options.
Skin Boosters
Skin boosters are injectables designed to improve overall hydration and quality with hyaluronic acid and amino acids. Skin hydration is paramount to rosacea sufferers as it affects dryness and the temperature of your skin, both of which can trigger flare-ups.
Opulent Aesthetic’s hyaluronic acid skin boosters help repair your skin barrier, improve texture, and reduce the appearance of redness often linked with rosacea, and the amino acid treatments further support collagen production, improving your skin quality over time.
Microneedling
Microneedling involves creating micro-perforations in the skin to boost collagen production by initiating your skin’s natural healing process. Microneedling treatments also allow topical treatments to penetrate deeper.
More than this, the micro punctures permit injectable treatments like hyaluronic acid and amino acids from skin booster treatments to be absorbed much more effectively, enhancing your skin further.
Microneedling can help repair visible damage caused by rosacea while improving your skin’s strength and resilience, especially when combined with skin booster treatments.
Opulent Aesthetics provides polynucleotide, skin boosters, and microneedling treatments in a safe and comfortable setting.
Final thoughts
Armed with this information, you no longer have to suffer in silence with rosacea or any other skin condition. Opulent Aesthetics believes that every woman is entitled to youthful, radiant skin, and our lead clinician, Sadie, is dedicated to her mission of helping women find their natural beauty.
If you want to feel that glow when you look into the mirror, then give Sadie a call. She will talk you through your treatment options and devise a treatment plan that is centred around your specific needs. But, remember, you are already beautiful and that will always be true.