Trivandrum Aesthetic Clinic

     Even if you’re already treating your rosacea, the right skin care can make a noticeable difference.

      A rosacea friendly skin care routine can:

• Help your skin feel more comfortable
• Improve the results you see from treatment
• Boost your skin’s overall health
• Reduce rosacea flare-ups

     To help patients who have rosacea with skin care, dermatologists offer these tips:

• Cleanse your face twice a day — very gently. According to dermatologist Mark Dahl, MD, patients who have rosacea often don’t wash rosacea-prone skin enough. That’s understandable if your skin already feels irritated.
• To cleanse without further irritating your skin, dermatologists recommend that you:
• Choose a mild, rosacea friendly cleanser (not soap).
• Apply the cleanser gently with your fingertips, using a circular motion.
• Rinse off the cleanser with lukewarm water, using only your fingertips. You want to thoroughly remove the cleanser. If some of the cleanser stays on your skin, it can cause irritation.
• Pat your face gently with a clean, cotton towel.
• Whether rosacea makes your skin dry or oily, it’s important to moisturize. Moisturizing helps hydrate your skin by trapping water in your skin. This can reduce irritation and make your skin feel more comfortable.Studies show that applying a rosacea friendly moisturizer or barrier repair cream can also improve the results you see from treatment.In one small study, patients applied a rosacea treatment (metronidazole gel) to their face twice a day. They also applied a gentle, non-irritating moisturizing cream twice a day to one side of their face.After 15 days, the moisturized side of their face had less dryness, peeling, and roughness. It also felt more comfortable. Other studies have found similar results.