
Rosacea Treatments: How To Fight Flare Ups Naturally
, by Hello Natural Living, 4 min reading time

, by Hello Natural Living, 4 min reading time
Living with rosacea can be tough. Your self confidence suffers and the daily struggle to cover up imperfections takes its toll. It can be stressful, overwhelming, and just downright exhausting.
Though rosacea has no cure, there are treatments that can hep control symptoms. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend oral and topical antibiotics, acne meds like Accutane, or laser therapy.
Prescription meds and lasers do the job, but if that's not your cup of tea, you can also take a gentler approach to rosacea. Many patients successfully avoid and soothe flare ups using non toxic skin care products and by implementing simple lifestyle changes.
Want to know about natural remedies for rosacea? Read on for tips that will help improve your quality of life and for our top natural products for rosacea skin.

UV radiation is a rosacea trigger, so be extra diligent with the sunscreen. Look for physical (mineral) sunscreens with zinc oxide as the active ingredient. Best to avoid chemical sunscreens, which absorb the sun’s rays and can heat up your skin, triggering rosacea flare ups.
If you have rosacea, your skin’s natural barrier is compromised, which means it'll need some extra TLC. Only the mildest, most gentle products will do.
Look for rosacea skin care products with anti inflammatory ingredients like argan oil and evening primrose oil. Choose light formulations and don’t forget to wash your makeup off at night.
Avoid microdermabrasion and harsh cleansers. That means no physical exfoliants, chemical scrubs, and anything containing alcohol. You should also avoid products with fragrance, menthol, witch hazel, retinoids, dyes, and surfactants - all of which can aggravate rosacea.
As we get older, we start producing less collagen, the substance that surrounds our blood vessels. And without enough collagen, the blood vessels start to wear down and lose their ability to shrink after dilating. Collagen supplements can help strengthen blood vessels and may help reduce redness and inflammation from rosacea.
Stress, one of the most common rosacea triggers, is also one of the hardest to avoid. I know it's easier said than done, but try to not get stressed out (a lot). Breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, art, and Netflix are some of the best stress busters. Above all, get enough sleep, drink lots of water, eat well, and don’t forget to breathe and relax.
Now on to our top picks for rosacea skin.
We hope you find these tips and product suggestions helpful in managing rosacea.