Health Tip: Caring for Skin With Rosacea

Suggestions for applying makeup

Posted: July 24, 2009

(HealthDay News) -- Rosacea is a facial skin condition that causes red areas on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. Cosmetics, properly applied, can do wonders for improving your appearance and self-confidence, the National Rosacea Society says.

The society offers these suggestions.

Start by gently cleaning and moisturizing your skin with products recommended for skin with rosacea. Never rub, pull or irritate your skin.
Don't use a lot of cosmetics. Instead, use just a few that work well for you.
Look for products that are multi-use, such as a foundation with sunscreen. Also, use a foundation or base with a green tint that will counter rosacea's redness.
If you use foundation and concealer, look for oil-free options. Concealer should be about one shade lighter than the color of your skin.
Gently apply foundation with an antibacterial brush and smooth it across the face, starting in the center.
If using a powder, look for a mineral-based product to mask redness (look for a yellow tone) and reduce irritation.

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I am in my 50's and have recently been diagnosed with Rosacea, which I believe was induced by the YEARS & YEARS of application of creams prescribed by my doctor for a mild condition of SebDerm! The doctor never told me that repeated use of steroid creams could INDUCE ROSACEA!!
On a number of occasions lately, as I searched the stores for a "cure" to whatever was going on with my face, I had seen reviews for the "Made from Earth Rosehip & Hibiscus Face Serum", but didn't believe it would work - because nothing else I had purchsed had worked so far....The redness and rash I was experiencing had gotten much worse over the last month. I needed relief, badly.
So I decided to buy the Made from Earth Rosehip Serum - it was cheap compared to other rosacea creams and I had nothing to use. WITHIN 2 MONTHS I WAS MUCH IMPROVED!! Honestly, my face even felt better!! The stinging has almost stopped except for the nose area, and the redness is almost 100% gone, as well as the overall "itchiness" from the latest flare.
Don't wait - go buy this BEFORE you see your doctor!! At least give it a try first; you have nothing but about $18 to lose! Hurry and get relief for yourself!!!

maria of AK @ Sep 14, 2009 21:39:25 PM

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