What is rosacea?

Rosacea is redness in the skin that comes and goes, rosacea can have different triggers. More about triggers of rosacea later. When redness occurs you will experience that the skin becomes warm, it can itch. There is a lot of small irritation in the small blood vessels in the skin so that these appear as small spider webs and can even swell up and cause a more or less chronic redness. In technical terms, these are called telangiectasias.

What is common is that the redness does not disappear when you are no longer embarrassed, but remains on the skin and may have an itchy or burning sensation.

The cause of this disorder is not yet fully understood, but all research points to these factors having a major influence:

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

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

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

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

Phymatous rosacea
Rhinoplasty rosacea is also called this type of rosacea. The reason is that there is a large thickening of the skin around the nose. It is rare and can look like a large red port wine bottle in reddening cases and it mostly affects men. This condition should 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 probably also have very sensitive skin. It is therefore important that you care for and look after your skin as gently as possible, both in between and also when you have your rosacea outbreaks.

Minerals and vitamins will soothe irritated skin and care products can kill bacteria. And if you can also find something that can moisturize 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 compiled it all at the bottom of this article.

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

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

Examination:

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

Everyone answered questions about their lifestyle and medical history and underwent a skin examination that allowed the researchers to grade their rosacea condition from none to severe rosacea.

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

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

The associations with 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 aggravate 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 can tolerate several of the items on the list without it triggering rosacea. If you suffer from rosacea, you should take your time to find your triggers yourself.

However, one thing is 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
-Cleaning wipes – (read: the devil's work)
-Cleaning products with soap and or alcohol
-Makeup that is difficult to remove or has a high perfume content
-Stress
-Dairy products
-Extreme temperature changes
-Coffee/black tea
-Sugar
-Strongly spicy food
-It's a myth that alcohol always causes flushing, but for some people it can trigger rosacea
-Foods 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 a face cream with sunscreen if you suffer from rosacea, even if it is cloudy or winter. Just always use sunscreen. If you can even find a face cream with a green color spectrum or a green color pigment, you will find that the green color cancels out the redness in the skin. Raz Skincare Face Cream Calm , is precisely with green color spectra and with SPF 30

The doctor can give you various creams with bacteria-reducing agents and various A-vitamins that reduce scar tissue and the formation of pulses. Active ingredients such as tetracycline or erythromycin and subsequent treatment with metronidazole, azelaic acid, brimonidine or ivermectin.

These should never be used alone, you really need to protect yourself from the sun. So if your doctor gives you a cream to use during the day, you should use Raz Skincare Face Cream Calm with SPF 30 on top of it.

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, such as 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 lots of anti-histamines. For example, nettle is very potent and can be used in soups, salads, smoothies, etc. Remember to wear gloves when picking them, as once they have been heated up or put in a smoothie, they no longer burn. But also carrots, garlic, lemons (some people may experience that certain citrus fruits cause outbreaks), tomatoes, dark grapes, broccoli and so on. Over-the-counter antihistamines for hay fever can also help.

Can I wear makeup when I have rosacea?

Yes, you can and should wear lots 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 irritants for rosacea. If you use Raz skincare Face Cream Calm, it is rich enough that a mineral powder will easily stick and help 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 and the green spectra filter 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 they pop out like small spider webs, chronic redness which can also rise up and become warm. In technical terms these are called telangiectasias. So remember SpF30 every single day.

Rosacea treatment – ​​these are the products you should use

Morning routine – order and use

1. Raz Skincare Powder to Mousse
As a gentle cleanser for about 30 seconds. Cool baths and cool water during your facial cleansing/washing.
Gentle washing is extremely important, and vitamins and minerals will help your skin regain 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 should always be used afterwards. Not everyone needs this product, so it is only included as a 3ml test, to see if it helps you before you buy the big one.

3. Raz Skincare MDH
Apply Mdh. It is good for your rosacea, as it contains, among other things, a soothing lactic acid. Apply it again 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 suppress.

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

Evening routine – order and use

1. Raz Skincare Powder to Mousse
As a gentle cleanser for about 30 seconds. Cool baths and cool water during your facial cleansing/washing.

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 should always be used afterwards. Not everyone needs this product, so it is only included as a 3ml test, to see if it helps you before you buy the big one.

3. Raz Skincare MDH
Apply Mdh. It is good for your rosacea, as it contains, among other things, a soothing lactic acid. Apply again after your Calm Face Cream if necessary.

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

5. Raz Skincare Repair Ointment
Sleep with Repair Salve on – especially if you find that your skin feels tight and dry. If you find it too oily, feel free to use Calm Face Cream instead – but I recommend Repair for the best results. It comes 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
If you have a tendency to dead skin cells and acne, I recommend a gentle exfoliant like Raz Skincare Cp. Be gentle and careful, cover your face with the exfoliant and leave on for up to 10 minutes. Remove earlier if you feel discomfort. 1-3 times a week, but it is important to notice, you may need to slowly increase the dosage. Not everyone needs this product, so it is not included in the package.

When will I see improvements in my rosacea?

You should see improvements in your skin fairly quickly when you take proper care of it. After just one week, you should notice that your breakouts are less.

I have collected most of the products you simply must have in one package and given you a good price.

In severe cases – always seek medical attention.

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If you want to read more, or see where I get my knowledge from, here are some of the articles that I believe 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