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We’ve discussedrosaceabefore.
What Is Rosacea?
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Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that results in inflammation and redness of the skin.
It can also cause skin pustules.
Contributing factors vary but may include genetic predisposition, hormones, skin mites, diet, and environmental factors.
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To get you started, it’s worth knowing that four different subtypes of rosacea exist.
Keep scrolling for the natural remedies that might just help reduce rosacea.
“These ingredients are highly nutritious and anti-inflammatory,” she says.
Not only dooils helpreduce inflammation, but they’re great for hydration, too.
What she does recommend, however, arecarrot seed oilandblue tansy.
“Just remember less is more and no rubbing/massage on rosacea skin,” she instructs.
Your Diet
You’ve heard it before:You are what you eat.
Turmeric powderis made from the root of Curcuma zedoaria, a form of ginger native to Southeast Asia.
Turmeric is also found to lighten hyperpigmentation.
Plus, who doesn’t love another excuse to hit up your local farmers market?
you could make going out to get fresh veggies and other foods part of a relaxing weekly ritual.
Drink Aloe Vera Water
Applying aloe vera topicallyis nothing new, but ingesting it?
“Drinking aloe vera water is like drinking water with extra antioxidants and vitamins,” Ellen says.
Aloe verais a naturally derived ingredient known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Add water to the aloe cubes in the blender and blend until the two are totally mixed.
If you want, you could add a bit of lemon or juice for some extra flavor.
Avoid Potential Irritants
Always check the ingredients of your skincare products.
“Most skincare is loaded with preservatives and irritants.
Sometimes, it’s a matter of do-no-harm, which means that relying on simple and non-irritating ingredients.
This is why you tend to see certain ingredients in sensitive-skincare products.
We’re talking:lavender,oatmeal,chamomile, andlicorice.
These ingredients are known to have calming properties, according to Sprester.
What Is Cosmeceutical Skincare?
Cosmeceutical skincare is a product intended to have both a cosmetic and therapeutic medical effect.
Make a DIY Face Mask
DIY face masks are easier to make than ever.
Plus, there’s a good chance you’ve got most of those ingredients in your house already.
Meditate
Keep calm and don’t stress.
Our experts tell us that stress affects skin and plays a big role in triggering inflammation.
They suggest developing a daily meditation routineeven two minutes will doto lower stress both in your mind and body.
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