A condition on the rise, rosacea is a vasoactive disorder where the skin is prone to flushing or redness and is triggered by heat, exercise, alcohol and spicy foods. Over time, and if left untreated, the intermittent flushing and blushing can progress to more permanent redness, the appearance of visible capillaries and, at its worst, inflammatory bumps and redness. While it can look like acne, it’s actually inflammatory rosacea and requires a dedicated treatment plan that includes:
- A gentle, anti-inflammatory cleanser
- A calming moisturiser to seal in moisture while protecting the skin’s delicate barrier
- A daily sunscreen with physical, chemical-free blockers like Zinc or Titanium Dioxide and a SPF of 30 or above
- Gold-standard vascular laser treatments like Cutera and the V Beam. BBL and IPL can also be helpful.