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Rosacea: Explained - with solutions for relief and management

from Nancy K Brown

WHAT ROSACEA MEANS ?

The term comes from the Latin, the feminine of rosaceus, meaning "rose-coloured". Refers to the persistent redness of the nose and areas of the face that normally blush !

  CAUSE OF ROSACEA:

• exact causes are unknown
• possible interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental triggers

   WHAT ROSACEA IS NOT:                                                                                         

• is not contagious !
• is not regular blushing or flushing of the skin
• only affects certain ethnic groups? - wrong, rosacea can affect everyone - infants, children and adults - men and women alike - from any ethnic group.

   WHAT ROSACEA IS:

• the persistent facial redness:
  • marked by visible distended blood vessels
  • characterized by stinging, burning and at times swollen nose, cheeks, etc.

• flushing / blushing is temporary and subsides after a little while, for people with rosacea this is not the case.

  For those suffering with rosacea, the blood builds-up and does not subside efficiently, because:

  • blood vessels in the face and nose do not work properly at regulating blood flow in the face and nose
  • too much blood rises to the surface
  • causes more flushing, redness and swelling of the skin than normal

   HOW TO MANAGE YOUR ROSACEA:

• no known 'cure'. - has to be managed for relief and control
• avoid the triggers which set off your rosacea - to discover these, keep a diary, tracking when flare-ups occur
  • see below TRIGGERS for ROSACEA for helpful suggestions
• choose simple, quality, straight-forward skin care products - such as those offered by Nancy K Brown
  • products that are:
    • fragrance free   • colour free  • filler free   • soap free cleansers   • disinfectant free   • non-comedogenic   • non-allergenic  • alcohol free
       
       
  • quality Aloe Vera based skin care products (not the green coloured stuff often found in drug stores, etc.), offer great benefit for the relief and management of rosacea
• do not scrub skin with products, cleaning cloths or loofahs
• do not use products which contain antibacterial ingredients - these will dry your skin out, aggravating the condition and potentially causing other issues.

Nancy K Brown has unique simple solutions for rosacea:

- soothing, calming, hydrating products and regimens are best. Products with real, quality Aloe Vera from Nancy K Brown, provide soothing, calming, and the all important hydration - helping to properly manage blood flow in the areas affected by rosacea. Hydration brings moisture into the skin - helping to replenish skin's internal moisture reservoir, to normalize skin metabolism and circulation - which in turn will reduce irritation, thus reducing redness and sensitivities.

PRODUCTS FOR ROSACEA management - for relief and control:

- with any of these kits / regimens - applicable for your specific skin / condition - you should begin to experience improvement and relief within about 2 weeks !

NOTE: to get the most benefit from these kits / regimens - do not mix and match with other products !

- these kits / regimens can be ordered in Starter / Intro packs and Full size kits

• for Super Sensitive Rosacea Nancy K Brown offers:
  • Aloe Milk Cleanser
  • Aloe Mist Toner
  • Aloe Exfoliant Gel Glycolic Acid 5%
  • Aloe Hydrant Essence
  • All Purpose Cream
  • Sun Defense Shield 30+ (tinted or untinted - your choice)
  • do not use a regular face wash cloth - instead, use the Nancy K Brown super soft Facial Shammy / Sponge Cloth to ensure your skin does not become irritated from rubbing
• for Sensitive (Oily) Rosacea Nancy K Brown offers:
  • Aloe Milk Cleanser
  • Aloe Mist Toner
  • Aloe Exfoliant Gel Glycolic Acid 5% or Aloe Exfoliant Gel Glycolic Acid 5% + 2% Salicylic Acid (if not sensitive / allergic to aspirin)
  • Aloe Hydrant Essence
  • Aloe Night Cream
  • Sun Defense Shield 30+ (tinted or untinted - your choice)
  • do not use a regular face wash cloth - instead, use the Nancy K Brown super soft Facial Shammy / Sponge Cloth to ensure your skin does not become irritated from rubbing
• for Normal / Oily Rosacea Nancy K Brown offers:
  • Aloe Facial Shampoo Cleanser - Classic
  • Aloe Mist Toner
  • Aloe Exfoliant Gel Glycolic Acid 10%
  • Aloe Hydrant Essence
  • Aloe Night Cream
  • Sun Defense Shield 30+ (tinted or untinted - your choice)
  • do not use a regular face wash cloth - instead, use the Nancy K Brown super soft Facial Shammy / Sponge Cloth to ensure your skin does not become irritated from rubbing
• for Extreme Oily Rosacea Nancy K Brown offers:
  • Aloe Facial Shampoo Cleanser - Classic
  • Aloe Liquid Toner
  • Aloe Exfoliant Glycolic Acid 10% Gel or Aloe Exfoliant Glycolic Acid 10% Gel + 2% Salicylic Acid (if not sensitive / allergic to aspirin)
  • Aloe Pro Gel Hydrator
  • AloCel Cream
  • Sun Defense Shield 30+ (tinted or untinted - your choice)
  • do not use a regular face wash cloth - instead, use the Nancy K Brown super soft Facial Shammy / Sponge Cloth to ensure your skin does not become irritated from rubbing

    TRIGGERS FOR ROSACEA:

            (these are the most common, but not an exhaustive list, many more exist, as rosacea is a highly individual

             condition):

• Beverages:
  • hot beverages
    • reduce temperature of beverages
  • alcohol - does not mean one is an alcoholic - rather it can cause flare-ups
    • reduce alcohol consumption
• Climate:
  • temperature - overly warm - can cause increased blood flow and facial flushing
  • wind burn
    • bundle up when going into the cold - cover face
  • sun exposure - most common facial rosacea trigger
    • go outside early morning or evening - when sun at its weakest
    • wear sun protective skin care
    • wear hat
• Physical activity and exercise:
  • can lead to overheating and cause flare-ups
  • when cooling down - drink lots of fluids
  • outdoor exercise - do in early morning or evening when sun at its weakest
• Hormones - women are especially susceptible to this category:
  • changing levels of hormones, such as during certain times in menstrual cycle or pregnancy
• Foods: - keep a food journal to determine which foods cause flare-ups for you
  • spicy foods
  • large hot meals
  • dairy products
  • chocolate
  • certain citrus fruits
  • foods high in histamine - including some cheeses, aubergine (egg plant), spinach, vinegar, soy sauce, etc.
• Skin Care:
  • avoid products with alcohol, disinfectants, antibacterial ingredients, fragrances, colouring agents
  • avoid heavy creams and lotions
  • avoid products that require lots of rubbing to remove
  • avoid physical scrubs
  • avoid products specifically designed for acne
  • use mild, soap free cleansers
• Stress - causes hormone fluctuations, triggering processes in the body to elevated levels, causing flare-ups.
• Medical conditions:
  • menopause
  • chronic coughs
  • high blood pressure

   TYPES OF ROSACEA: 4 kinds

TYPE 1	TYPE 2
facial redness most common 3/4 of people with rosacea	bumps (papules) or pimples (pustules) these can come and go can be accompanied by red patches
TYPE 3	TYPE 4
skin thickening excess tissue can also have enlarged nose irregular surface nodules (bump-like lesions) can occur with types 1 & 2	watery & blood shot eyes tearing and burning, swollen eye lids recurrent styes (pimple like growth on inside or outside of eyelid - due to infection of oil gland on edge of eyelid).

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