Rosacea Treatment: Soothing Home Remedies
Facial rosacea is a common skin condition, but not everyone knows that they have it. Rosacea can manifest as a simple rash, flushed skin, and even look like acne. Nevertheless, it is very important that you get the correct diagnosis in order to treat it effectively.
Rosacea is characterized by simple symptoms:
*a tendency to blush
*redness around the forehead, nose, and cheeks
*small bumps on the nose
*small blood vessels on and around the nose and cheeks
Just like eczema, rosacea doesn't have a cure, however, traditional remedies can be effective in treating it. Sometimes, rosacea can even go into remission.
Conventional treatment methods include avoiding triggers such as too much heat and humidity. The small blood vessels that appear on the nose can be eliminated using laser therapy. Some traditional rosacea products can also help treat the redness and swelling associated to this condition.
Treat Rosacea with Natural Products
You can use a variety of different products to treat rosacea. Here is a list of some creams that can help alleviate the symptoms that accompany rosacea.
*Niacinamide Cream
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 which can be used in a topical cream or as a dietary supplement. It is thought that niacinamide can help improve the skin barrier and the skin's moisture level, while also helping reduce inflammation.
*Green Tea Cream
Green tea is an excellent natural product. It contains polyphenols which are thought to improve health. As a rosacea cream it has shown that it can help to reduce the number of red bumps and pustules that usually appear on the face.
*Azelaic Acid Cream
This acid slows down the proliferation of skin bacteria, which in turn, helps reduce redness, papules and pustules. Azelaic acid cream has also been known to help reduce dryness, burning, and itching associated with rosacea. However, if you decide to used this ingredient keep in mind that stinging is the most common side effect, so be careful.
Natural Home Remedies for Rosacea
Several plants and herbs are now being used to help treat rosacea skin. Some of the most commonly used include licorice, rose hip (seed) oil, chamomile, aloe vera, and red clover.
*Digestive Enzymes
It is common for most people with rosacea to have indigestion. As a matter of fact, it was discovered that a deficiency of lipase is linked to both conditions. Apparently, lipase supplements seem to treat both problems.
*Apple Cider Vinegar
This product is so remarkable that it has been used to treat weight problems. It seems that it helps regulate the bacterial balance of the intestines and helps control indigestion.
BIOSKINCLEAR is a natural acne treatment gel that contains snail serum and licorice root extract. This natural skin care product is a great way of treating rosacea naturally and effectively. In fact, this perfect mix of ingredients makes it an excellent rosacea treatment for even the most sensitive skin type.
Published February 2nd, 2010
Filed in Beauty
