Soothe rosacea natural

Rosacea request preventive care first!

You have recently been asking me so many tips for rosacea ...

So I decided to offer you a summary article on rosacea and redness, pulled my last book co-written with my friend Annie naturopath Casamayou: SOS Natural Skin (click), published by Editions Daily Malin.

You find below all the tips to soothe rosacea effectively, but I invite you to consult the book also which is more comprehensive (particularly on food).

The Rosacea, what is it?

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Rosacea affects about 15% of the population, especially women (3 women to 1 man) with fair complexions. It is characterized by redness on certain areas of the face: cheeks, nose, the middle zone and sometimes the chin. First, the small vessels of the face dilate suddenly going from cold to hot, and give fire to the cheeks, it is the  "flush". After a few moments, the redness disappears, but not always. Because with time and strength of attacks, the small vessels lose elasticity and redness become permanent is erythrose. Then the ships eventually form red maze visible transparency - the telangiectasia - on the nose, cheeks or chin.

Specifically, rosacea for fine and hypersensitive skin, these are easily irritated because their tolerance level is low and they have exaggerated reactions vis-à-vis environmental aggressions. Without being able to determine its origin, there are home abnormal regulation of the temperature of the face because of capillary fragility, the finer the body vessels. These capillaries have to constantly adapt to the environment and act as a real thermostat. Thus, they are subject to large variations in diameter to regulate blood flow based on the temperature and can eventually burst and become visible under the skin.

Rosacea is considered a potential first manifestation of rosacea (click) because the same vascular phenomena are the cause. Yet this does not mean that the development of rosacea to more substantial problems like rosacea is inevitable.

Absolutely not ! At the mild stage, when the redness occur sporadically, some simple measures will prevent them from becoming permanent.

NOTE TO NOT BE DECUS! 
If rosacea is installed with permanent redness, the phenomenon is irreversible and targeted care limit disfigurement. In stage telangiectasia, regression is not possible, only laser treatments or electrocautery can make them disappear. Prevention is therefore essential in order to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms.

Factors Triggers

To avoid redness, there is no secret, we must learn to identify triggers to better dodge:

- The sun and heat: Apply sunscreen at medium or high protection factor (15-30) when you are outdoors in summer wear a wide brimmed hat. More than UV, it is the heat that causes significant dilation of capillaries, a thermal water mist is your best ally to refresh your face quickly. Avoid the sauna or steam room and baths or hot showers.

- The wind and cold: They bite the skin and tend to burst the small vessels. Protect yourself as much as possible the face with a scarf, and a little more protective cream (high quality vegetable fat, a little occlusive type coco-shea ...) during inclement weather.

- Temperature differences: Spending cold to hot or vice versa creates disruption and demand elasticity of blood vessels that can lead gradually vascular insufficiency. Observe if possible progressive steps not to subject the hair a sudden shock.

- The stimulants: coffee, alcohol, tobacco can cause dilation of blood vessels, responsible for exacerbating redness. Avoid them.

- The dishes are too hot or spicy foods and drinks: They raise the internal temperature and may be the cause of flushes. Eat and drink lukewarm.

- Stress: Not easy to manage, but it is possible. Adopt abdominal breathing and mindfulness.

- Hormonal factors of menopause: We can not do much about it, but be aware that these factors are likely to aggravate rosacea, hot flashes significantly promote the development of vascular lesions.

- Some medications: Avoid including vasodilators or cortisone (in agreement with your doctor, of course).

- The irritating cosmetics: They must be banned if they contain synthetic fragrance, BHT, PEG, PPG, EDTA, phenoxyethanol, alcohol (any type of fatty alcohol or processed), sodium laureth sulfate, etc ... Same for natural formulas containing too aldehydic aromatic molecules (like citronella, lemongrass ...).

Visit the Annie Casamayou for a Council naturopathy suitable for rosacea!

Dermocosmetics rosacea

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If your rosacea is nascent, it is possible to adopt a tailored dermo to prevent the emergence of unsightly spider veins or rosacea on the long term. A supply magazine, and particularly a cleaning skin hydration are scheduled.

However, if your rosacea is installed (well exposed small venules), we should not hope to erase with dermocosmetics. Your dermatologist will suggest perhaps electrocoagulation remains a process more effective. However, nothing prevents you to adopt preventive actions for the future ...

Step 1: Although cleansing, cleanse and tone every day

Stop soap and foaming products too alkaline, desiccants do not let the water run off from the shower on her face. The cleansing must not be irritating, do not use any product with alcohol or perfume. Finally, grain exfoliating too strippers should be avoided. Never rub your skin too vigorously regardless of the care you lavish on him.

To remove makeup, avoid cotton pads, not only is not very green, but it can also be too aggressive. Using your fingertips, apply directly a plant almond oil or apricot kernel or try the liniment oil-limestone: it cleanses makeup residue without damaging the hydrolipidic film. Then go a cotton soaked in medicated water or damp sponge to wipe wrung. To clean the face thoroughly but gently, not more than 2 times per week, adopt the white clay or pink: drop in hand 1 teaspoon of clay coffee and add a trickle to get milk. Apply the mixture on your face and massage gently. Rinse with water prior to drying the towel.

Tone with an astringent witch hazel hydrosol, or to choose from hydrosol cistus, everlasting (Helichrysum Italian), German chamomile. Spray directly on face and dry by dabbing gently.

Step 2: treat sensitive areas

Morning and evening, a treatment based on vegetable and essential oils, enhancing the bloodstream and preventing inflammation, is indicated. The idea is to apply to sensitive areas a few drops of oil penetrating serum before applying the cream.

Serum antirougeurs

50 ml serum

In a glass vial (or plastic) amber, blue, or aluminum of 50 mL, add successively:

30 drops of immortelle essential oil (Helichrysum italicum)

15 drops of essential oil of mastic (Pistacia lentiscus)

15 drops of essential oil ladanifère cistus (cistus ladaniferum)

10 drops of essential oil of chamomile (Matricaria recutita)

10 ml (about 1 tablespoon) of vegetable oil Calophylle or arnica

Finish filling the bottle with vegetable oil hemp. The serum is green, it is normal because the essential oil of chamomile contains many anti-inflammatory chamazulene which makes blue as ink. This greenish hue does not stain the skin.

ATTENTION: This highly concentrated serum is only suitable for local application ON blotchy areas, not all over the face!

Morning and evening, apply 3-4 drops of this fine emerald green serum on the part blotchy. Heat in the hand then massage without rubbing too hard, until well absorbed. The serum feels strong but the smell will fade quickly under your day cream. If you do not have all the ingredients, you can do without one or the other, but keep the proportions and know that Helichrysum essential oil is here guarantor of enhanced efficiency.

Serum may be kept 12 months in a dry air, light and heat. It is not suitable for pregnant or nursing women who can still use the formula without essential oils.

Step 3: moisturize and protect

Opt for a cream that has had the Slow Cosmetics Mention

Remains to apply your day or night cream. Proper hydration helps to fight against external aggressions. You can choose to replace your conventional products in an oil or vegetable butter rich in protective fatty acids or optimize your favorite cream with an essential oil.

In case of rosacea, choose your day or night cream carefully. Try to select a certified organic cream which contains the formula, the top five ingredients at least two quality protective vegetable oils (argan, hemp, safflower, Calophylle, calendula, sweet almond ...).

Your friends:

-          The Immortelle essential oil (Helichrysum Italian) is a must for blood circulation, you can easily incorporate into your favorite jar of cream (50 g) ten drops.

-          The plant hemp oil is a must care against rosacea. This dry oil promotes microcirculation and reduces redness. It can replace your day or night cream if you like the idea of a facial massage with oil. Then drop 4-5 drops of oil in the palms, rub against each other for the heat and apply all over the face and neck.

- When winter is severe, your usual day cream may not be sufficient to protect the skin. Shea butter richer and more occlusive will be your best ally, especially in cases of outdoor activities. Take a nut with your fingers and rub your hands to melt. Apply light massage, leave to penetrate well.

Remember the interest of makeup to mitigate installed telangiectasia. However Needless to opt for covering products, very often preventing the skin to breathe. Bio BB creams exist, like mineral makeup (brands Eugenie Prahy, Zao and to some extent BO HO). These products discreetly conceal redness as well as imperfections. Cash bio complexion (liquid) are also easy to find today. Prefer those formulated with sweet almond oil, calendula or any covering and soothing vegetable oil at a time.