Effectively Managing Rosacea

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Red, inflamed skin and broken blood vessels are all signs of rosacea. A difficult to manage skin condition, rosacea is prone to flaring up during winter. Particular triggers such as cold, dry weather, heating, hot showers and drinks may all make rosacea worse.

Even during the winter months, rosacea can be managed effectively:

Zinc and Grape Seed support skin integrity and capillary health. While you can get zinc through your diet during times of stress, both physical and emotional the body has a greater need for nutrients. Stress burns up the body's nutrients which is why any health condition tends to be worse during stressful periods. This is even more true with skin issues as the body channels nutrients go to the essential organs first (heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, brain) and lastly the skin.

Improve your circulation. Frequently rosacea sufferers have poor circulation in their hands and feed and ironically too much blood flow in their faces. The result of gentle exercise is both a reduction in stress and an increase in circulation with increased blood flow to the hands and feet but not necessarily the face. Something gentle is essential as vigorous exercise may stimulate a flare up. Yoga and walking are generally suitable but any exercise that is gentle in nature and avoids getting too hot will be ideal.

Have shorter, warm showers instead of long, hot showers. Avoid getting hot water on your face, instead use a flannel to clear off makeup.

Use mineral make up instead of liquid foundations. Liquid makeup makes it harder for skin to breathe. Mineral makeup also provides better cover and has less additives such as fragrances which may irritate sensitive skin.

Leave the windows open or a fan on. Air flow will minimize the risk of overheating either from a stuffy room or heating.

Use a light gel with centella topically. Centella (Gotu kola) is a herb that when used topically helps to strengthen the blood vessels and reduce vascular hypersensitivity.

Take some B vitamins to help support my nervous system and consider addressing any digestive issues. Low hydrochloric acid levels may be an underlying factor in both the initiation and progression of rosacea by may encourage the overgrowth of certain bacteria on the face. To work out what the cause a visit to a doctor or naturopath is advisable.


About the Author:
Ananda Mahony ND is a naturopath and skin care specialist. Ananda owns a natural skin care store in Paddington, QLD. http://vitaleblog.org



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