What is rosacea?

What is rosacea?

A chronic condition that usually pertains the face and the eyes. Characterised by redness, flushing, and burning or tightness on the skin. It can look like a red butterfly across the cheeks, nose and forehead. It is commonly mistaken for acne this condition is not the same as acne and has some distinct differences.

There is no known cause for rosacea but there are triggers which lead to irritation and flare ups. Everyone will have different markers for the flare ups, what may irritate one person may not have any effect in another. There are different theories for the cause of rosacea and there are those that are more likely to suffer rosacea for example women over the age of thirty, women are usually affected earlier than men. It occurs most frequently in Caucasian women with fair skin, there can be a genetic predisposition.

Types of rosacea

There are four types of rosacea and of theses there are three grades from mild, moderate or severe.

1. Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea

2. Papulopustular rosacea

3. Ocular rosacea

4. Phymatous rosacea (rhinophyma) – effects men

Triggers for rosacea

·         Temperature changes (heat/cold)

·         Spicy foods

·         Alcohol (especially wine)

·         Acidic diet

·         Exercise (internal heat increases inflammation in the skin)

·         Stress/anxiety

·         Sun exposure

Art Derma Skin Care Routine

Hydra Cleanse – Daily wash

• Gently cleanses the skin without leaving the skin feeling tight or dry. 

• Combines melon and black currant fruit extracts to nourish, calm and protect the skin after cleansing. 

• Naturally supports the skin’s antioxidant enzymes. 

• Contains anti-inflammatory properties that support the skins complexion

Defence SPF50 – Day cream

• Organic UVA and UVB protection to help prevent lines and wrinkles. 

• Lightweight and mildly tinted to provide a much-desired healthy glow. 

• Comfortable to wear alone or under makeup without the residue often associated with high factor sunscreens.

• Scientists have discovered over 200 nutritional substances in Aloe Barbadensis leaves, including 20 minerals, 20 amino acids, 12 vitamins, and active Clinical Evidence Clinical Evidence enzymes. Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice can soothe skin and serve as an anti – inflammatory agent.

Hydra peptide – Night cream

·         Our palm-free glycerine is a non-irritating, soothing moisturiser that not only boosts skin elasticity, but it contains anti-bacterial and softening properties making it an ideal candidate for sensitive skin care; treating dry, cracked skin, eczema, acne or burns and rashes.

·         Avocado Oil is rich in Vitamins A, D and E and can penetrate quickly into the lower skin layers to promote healing, skin Clinical Evidence Clinical Evidence regeneration and protection from the ageing effects of UV light and pollution. Used topically, vitamin-rich Avocado Oil is also gentle enough to be used on dry, ageing, rough or sensitive skin.

·         Linoleic Acid has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes moisture retention in skin.

·         Jojoba has anti-inflammatory effect, and it can be used on a variety of skin conditions including infection and ageing, as well as wound healing. Moreover, jojoba has been shown have hydrating and photoprotective properties.

·         palmitoyl tripeptide – 1 can help skin repair damage by stimulating collagen production. The results is younger, smoother and stronger skin

·         Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 serves as an anti-inflammatory after exposure to UVB-irradiation.

·         Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 used in conjunction with Palmitoyl-Oligopeptide. They can boost the growth of the connective tissues and naturally increasing the production of collagen in the skin; when the production of collagen is increased, the skin can heal and rejuvenate itself.