What is rosacea?

Rosacea is redness of the skin that comes and goes; rosacea can have various triggers. More about triggers of rosacea later. When the redness appears, you will experience the skin feeling warm, and it may itch. A lot of small irritations occur in the small blood vessels in the skin, so these show up as small spider veins and can even swell up, leading to more or less chronic redness. In medical terms, these are called telangiectasias.

What they have in common is that the redness does not disappear when you are no longer embarrassed, but stays in the skin and can have an itching or burning sensation.

The cause of this condition is not yet fully understood, but all research indicates that these factors have a major influence:

- Weakened immune system
- Increased number of microorganisms in the skin, e.g., follicle mites
- Increased bacterial presence, especially staphylococcus
- Weakened blood vessels after, e.g., sun damage or adrenal creams
- Sometimes all of the above.”

What does rosacea look like?
Traditionally, rosacea has been divided into four groups, or four types, each with their own appearance.

Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR)
The most common and the one most people fall victim to. This one has only mild to no thickening of the skin and shows up only as redness and heat.

Papulopustular rosacea (PPR)
The second most common rosacea. This type of rosacea is accompanied by pustules (pimples) or thickenings of the skin which can develop into sores.

Phymatous rosacea
Rhinophyma rosacea is what this type is also called. The reason is that a large thickening of the skin occurs around the nose. It is rare, and in reddened cases, it can look like a large red bulbous nose and mainly affects men. This condition must always be treated by a doctor.

Ocular rosacea
This rosacea affects the area around your eyes and the eye itself; it is rare and must be treated by your doctor.

How do I treat rosacea?

If you have rosacea, you likely also have very sensitive skin. It is therefore important that you nurture and take care of your skin as gently as possible, both in between and also when you have your rosacea flare-ups.

Minerals and vitamins will be able to soothe the irritated skin, and caring ingredients can fight the bacteria. And if you can also find something that can hydrate the skin well, it is essential in your treatment. Raz Skincare has a treatment that covers everything your skin needs to get rid of your rosacea. I have gathered it all at the bottom of this article.

Is rosacea a disease?
The Patient Handbook states: Rosacea is a chronic inflammation of the skin of the face. The disease starts with redness in the middle of the face and a feeling of stinging and prickling in the skin. The skin on the cheeks, forehead, and nose becomes slightly thickened with small dilated blood vessels. Bumps and pimples are part of the disease, but there are no blackheads as in acne.

Is rosacea hereditary?
Yes, it has been shown that if your mother or father suffers from rosacea, you will be more predisposed to also being affected by this condition.

Study:

233 pairs were identical twins and 42 pairs were fraternal. All were between 18 and 80 years old.

Everyone answered questions about their lifestyle and medical history and underwent a skin examination, which allowed the researchers to grade their rosacea condition from no rosacea to severe rosacea.

The results showed that genetics appeared to contribute 46 percent of the rosacea risk.

The rest of the observed risk was attributed to greater sun exposure (UV radiation), higher age, a higher BMI (an indicator of obesity), smoking, alcohol, medication, and heart disease.

The correlations between obesity/overweight and rosacea were a surprise, say the researchers, who have had their study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

What should I avoid in my skincare? What are triggers for rosacea?

There are several things that can worsen your redness, and if you suffer from rosacea, you probably already know most of them. It is a myth that they are all triggers; there are many who tolerate several of the items on the list without it triggering rosacea. If you suffer from rosacea, you must find your triggers yourself in peace and quiet.

However, there is one thing common to all types of rosacea. And that is sunlight, whether it is cloudy or not.
The list below is also quite likely a trigger for your rosacea:

-Sunbathing
-Products with a high content of perfumes
-Cleansing wipes – (read: the work of the devil)
-Cleansing products with soap and/or alcohol
-Makeup that is hard to remove again or with a high content of perfumes
-Stress
-Dairy products
-Extreme temperature changes
-Coffee / black tea
-Sugar
-Spicy food
-It is a myth that alcohol always causes redness, but for some, it can trigger rosacea
-Food with a high content of histamines such as cheese, spinach, soy sauce, chocolate, tuna, etc.

Should I use a cream for my rosacea?
You should always use face cream with sunscreen if you suffer from rosacea, even if it is cloudy or winter. Just always sunscreen. If you can even find a face cream with a green color spectrum or a green color pigment, you will experience that the green color cancels out the redness in the skin. Raz Skincare Face Cream Calm, is specifically with a green color spectrum and with SPF 30.

The doctor can give you various creams with antibacterial agents and various vitamin A derivatives that fight scar tissue and the formation of pustules. Active ingredients such as tetracycline or erythromycin and subsequent treatment with metronidazole, azelaic acid, brimonidine, or ivermectin.

These must never stand alone; you must truly protect yourself from the sun. So if you receive a cream from your doctor that should be used during the day, you should use Raz Skincare Face Cream Calm with SPF 30 on top of this.

Are there any good dietary tips for rosacea?
Since rosacea is an inflammatory bacterial condition, I treat it as such. I often start the treatment with the garden's own antibiotics, which are, for example, garlic, ginger, and horseradish, to improve the body's immune system. Use plenty of the aforementioned in your daily diet. The best medicine is still your food, and the immune system is formed in your stomach.

Healthy diet with few histamines and a lot of anti-histamines. E.g., stinging nettle, which is very potent and can be used in soups, salads, smoothies, etc. Remember gloves when you pick them; as soon as they are heated up or put in a smoothie, they no longer sting. But also carrots, garlic, lemons (some may experience that certain citrus fruits cause breakouts), tomatoes, dark grapes, broccoli, and so on. Over-the-counter antihistamines for hay fever can also help.

Can I use makeup when I have rosacea?

Yes, you can and are more than welcome to use plenty of makeup on skin with rosacea. Mineral makeup is often a good choice for skin with rosacea, as it typically does not contain potentially irritating ingredients such as perfumes, which are probably the biggest irritation for rosacea. If you use Raz Skincare Face Cream Calm, it is rich enough that a mineral powder easily adheres and helps to cover your redness.

What is the most important thing in the fight against rosacea?
Sun protection is the most important thing in the fight against rosacea. Use Raz Skincare Face Cream Calm every single day. It has SPF 30, in addition to the green spectrum filter that will make the skin less red.

UV light increases inflammation levels and the breakdown of the skin, also called oxidative stress. This leads to more defects in the small blood vessels in the skin so that these pop out like small spider veins, chronic redness that can also swell up and become warm. In medical terms, these are called telangiectasias. So definitely remember SPF30 every single day.

Treatment of rosacea – you must use these products

Morning routine – order and use

1. Raz Skincare Powder to Mousse
As a gentle cleanser for approx. 30 sec. Cool baths and cool water during your face wash. Gentle washing is extremely important, and vitamins and minerals will help your skin come back into balance.

2. Raz Skincare Hh, 3-5 drops
Adds natural moisture and binds water to the skin, so that the visible blood vessels can be reduced and the tight feeling in the skin is relieved. This is only moisture, so a cream must always be used afterward.

3. Raz Skincare Mdh
Apply Mdh. It is good for your rosacea, as it contains, among other things, a soothing lactic acid. Apply, if necessary, once more after your Calm Face Cream. I also have it in a smaller version that is easy to carry in your bag if you experience a flush that you want to knock down.
With rosacea, it is important that you are careful – but try adding a couple of drops to your day cream, or apply Mdh in a thin layer mixed with water on the skin after gentle cleansing (e.g., with Cleansing Mask). Remember to listen to your skin, as it will likely say yes or no.

4. Raz Skincare Calm Face Cream
Distribute Raz Skincare Calm over the entire face and massage it in so that the green tone disappears into the skin. This cream also has SPF30, so you protect the skin against the sun's harmful UV rays all day.

Evening routine – order and use

1. Raz Skincare Powder to Mousse
As a gentle cleanser for approx. 30 sec. Cool baths and cool water during your face wash.

2. Raz Skincare Hh
Adds natural moisture and binds water to the skin, so that the visible blood vessels can be reduced and the tight feeling in the skin is relieved. This is only moisture, so a cream must always be used afterward.

3. Raz Skincare Mdh
Apply Mdh. It is good for your rosacea, as it contains, among other things, a soothing lactic acid. Apply, if necessary, once more after your Calm Face Cream.
With rosacea, it is important that you are careful – but try adding a couple of drops to your day cream, or apply Mdh in a thin layer mixed with water on the skin after gentle cleansing (e.g., with Cleansing Mask). Remember to listen to your skin, as it will likely say yes or no.

4. Raz Skincare A-retionid
Apply A-retinoid. It is good as a "night mask" for those rosacea attacks that lead to impurities or thickening of the skin. Since not all forms of rosacea cause acne, this is not included in the kit but must be purchased separately.

5. Raz Skincare Repair Salve
Sleep with Repair Salve on – especially if you find that your skin feels tight and dry. If you think it is too greasy, then use Calm Face Cream instead – but I recommend Repair for the best result. It is included in a 15ml version so you can try it out and see if it suits you and your skin.

Other treatment

Raz Skincare Cp – Chemical Peel
For tendencies toward dead skin cells and acne, I recommend gentle peeling like Raz Skincare Cp. Be gentle and careful, cover the face with peeling, and leave on for up to 10 minutes. Remove earlier if there is discomfort. 1-3 times a week, but it is important to listen to your skin; you may need to start slowly. Not everyone needs this product, so it is not included in the kit.

When will I see improvements in my rosacea?

You should see improvements in your skin quite quickly when you take proper care of it. Already after a week, you should experience that your flare-ups are smaller.

I have gathered most of the products you simply must have in a kit, and given you a good price.

In severe cases – always seek a doctor

Hugs, Raz

If you want to read more, or see where I get my knowledge from, here are some of the articles that I think are the most informative.
Anti-irritating rosacea treatment
Rosacea and cardiovascular risk factors
Helicobacter pylori and its eradication in rosacea
The significance of Demodex folliculorum density in rosacea
Interventions for rosacea