Rosacea remedies

Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a disorder of the facial skin that affects over 14 million Americans. It mostly affects fair skinned people for example women between the ages of 30 and sixty. This condition is estimated to affect over 40 million people world wide.

It most often begins after the age of 30 and shows up as redness on the forehead, chin, nose or cheeks. It can occur on the ears, scalp, neck and chest as well. It tends to be worse at some times than others and if left untreated can become more obvious. Blood vessels may become visible, bumps and pimples may develop and in the worst cases the nose may swell and develop bumps and excess skin. The eyes may be red and irritated as well.

It is a very uncomfortable and unsightly condition and people who suffer from Rosacea are embarrassed by their appearance. They avoid going out in public and feel very self-conscious when they do. The cause of Rosacea is unknown and there is no cure available. It can, however, be treated and controlled. It is known that the condition is aggravated by life style and circumstances. An understanding of what causes a flare up can help an individual cope with the condition.

The most common triggers are exposure to the sun, stress, hot weather, wind, exercise, alcohol, hot baths and other extreme weather conditions. Spicy foods, some cosmetics and skin-care products, medications and hot beverages have also been known to cause a flare up. Proper nutrition is essential in treating rosacea and keeping it in check. Read more about rosacea diet.

Each person is different and has different triggers. The best thing to do is keep track and treat what seems to impact yours.

Mix together fine oatmeal and natural yogurt into a thick paste. Apply the
paste to the irritated skin and allow it to dry in place. Rinse with warm clear
water and pat dry.

Here is another mask recipe that people have found helpful in easing the symptoms of Rosacea.

Ingredients: 2 large eggs and 2 drops of lemon juice

Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Using only the whites, add several drops of lemon
juice and that beat until frothy. Clean the irritated skin and then gently apply the frothy mixture to the skin. Leave on until dry and then rinse with warm, clear water.

Cucumber is another treatment that can is used in preparation of rosacea home remedies. Cucumber moisturizer is advisable, after thoroughly cleansing your skin. The best way to keep your pores clean is to have a clean face. Chemicals are harmful to the skin and therefore rosacea patients need to be careful and select products that are labeled "for sensitive skin". Stay away from the sun all the time. The sun will always cause flare up on the skin and no cover up or sunscreen can remedy it. A rosacea patient should use only a titanium dioxide sunscreen whenever she or he is going out to the sun.

Try this for a skin toner:

Add 2 to 3 tsp of dried basil leaves to 1 C of boiling water. Steep the leaves 20 to 20 minutes and then apply to the irritated skin using a cotton ball.

Or,
Steep 1 chamomile herbal tea bag in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Apply the tea to the skin using a clean cotton ball. Leave on the skin. Chamomile is probably one of the best natural rosacea remedies out there.

Chamomile can be used at home, since it has a soothing effect. Soaps, cleansers and moisturizers with chamomile are the best to use. Chamomile is related to the ragweed family. If an individual is allergic to ragweed it is advisable not to use chamomile. A person needs to avoid abrasives, abrasives normally cause flushes or irritations to the skin. Scrubs and cleansing powders should be a no when it comes to cleaning the skin. Anti wrinkle creams should also be avoided or used in the minimum. If a person is suffering from rosacea this creams containing hydroxyl acids should be avoided.

If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, contact your physician and have your condition diagnosed. If you do have Rosacea, keep a journal of what triggers a flare up. Then you can take steps to avoid those things. If you do have a flare up, try treating the irritated skin with one of the many rosacea natural remedies available. You may find that is all you need to do to keep it under control.

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