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ROSACEA SKIN CARE?

munchkinland — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 06:02:32 GMT

Hi everyone! New to this forum, but I have read alot of your helpful (and sometimes very funny! Lol!) answers and banter. I was hoping you could possibly send me some suggestions for a skin care product, and also maybe a foundation with treatment for my dearest God-daughter. She suffers with rosacea, and we were hoping there may be something out there. She does not want to take any medications, as they always have one side effect or another. Can anyone reccomend? I sure appreciate any suggestions. And I am happy to be with you great girls in this group.

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RainyDayGal — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 06:22:58 GMT

I've had it for years. I've done medications (oral/topical) and I have tried so many different skin cares. Clinique Redness is decent, but I have been using Hydron off and on since it was on QVC all those years ago, it's all I use now. You can go to their website and look for trial sizes and kits. The prices are good and sign up for emails and you'll get notified of the numerous sales they have.

I like it because it's simple and it's good skin care. It keeps the redness at bay and doesn't make me break out. Those are my two requirements for skincare. They have different cleansers and moisturizers but I like the creamier cleanser (wipe it off with a warm wet cloth). The "toner" is not drying at all, and the day cream is perfect with or without makeup.

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ECBG — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 06:26:04 GMT

Does she go to a dermatologist?

The safest non allergenic makeup (drug/discount) store I know is Physician's Formula. I am not aware of any in a department store.

Bare Minerals is a specialty like that would be calming on rosacea.

There is a site and catalog called Bliss that has wonderful grooming items and is a well respected site, as is Bare Minerals.

Many dermatologists today carry cosmetics and skin care that will work for special conditions.

The most often cleanser prescribed is Cetephil Cleansing Liquid, a non soap formula that virtually anyone can use. All the drug stores have their copy. I started using it when I was treated for cystic acne years ago and it's still a big seller.

Best of luck!

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AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:54:32 GMT

I know many here suffer from this and we all use and do different things!

I, myelf, do use Metrogel which is prescribed from a doctor. It is a clear gel that I apply once a day and I have had no adverse reactions to it and have used it for a long time now. It does not cure it but it does help a lot with the redness.

As for products to use, I vary on my cleansers but right now I am using CeraVe creamy cleanser. it is very gentle. I use Eucerin CoQ10 Sensitive Skin Moisturizer. They also have a redness relief formula which I use at times, too.

For makeup, I use Cover Girl concealer and then I swoosh on the Physician's Formula Mineral Powder.

I try to use and do as little as possible to my skin.

I do get blemishes with my condition but I don't mess with them and they for the most part clear up in a few days.

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wilma — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:22:59 GMT

I do not have rosacea, but Paula's Choice has a Clinical Redness Relief products that may be worth investigating. You can buy samples first to try things before investing in larger sizes. I sometimes get redness from other products and her Redness Relief has helped to calm that down.

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gidgetgh — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:35:26 GMT

My rosacea is pretty mild, fortunately, and has been very good lately.

For my cleanser, I use Principal Secret Advanced 4 in 1 cleanser. I've used it for 23 years. Love it and it doesn't bother my face at all. I order it 10 tubes at a time from her club. You can google for Principal Secret and you'll find it.

One thing that has really helped me though is a simple bar of Basis soap. Someone on here recommended it a year or so ago and I thought what the heck, I'll try it. It's like $3.00.

You can get it at CVS and other drug stores. If you don't see it on the shelf, just ask the pharmacist. I know that one day I was at CVS and saw it behind the pharmacy counter. I didn't ask why- they might have just been holding it for a customer or whatever. But CVS definitely had it.

I use my Principal Secret cleanser in the shower and wash my face. Then I wash it a second time with Basis soap. It's really done well for me.

I use Soolantra cream....sometimes.... when I get a break out and it does pretty well. Finacea did absolutely nothing for me and I haven't tried Metrogel.

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cotton4me — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:34:42 GMT

You mentioned your God-daughter didn't want to take any medications. I found a drug-free topical solution - an over-the-counter homeopathic gel that has worked well for me. It's called Prosacea. The active ingredient is sulphur 1x.

Your God-daughter may already realize this, but diet is also a factor in rosacea. Sugar,among other things, is highly inflammatory which brings a lot of heat and redness to the body.

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CalminHeart — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:04:28 GMT

My dermatologist said to always use oil-free products. Oily products will irritate rosacea and make it worse. It took a while to recover when I made the switch but I now have very minimal problems since I switched to oil-free cleanser, moisturizer, and make up.

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Ilovesnoodles — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:36:12 GMT

@munchkinland I've suffered with it for years until recently. I bought some cactine beauty bars from Tova Borgnine from her site beautybytova. After a few times using it all of my redness and rough patches went away. I also use Firmalift. You can get it here. It's a serum that you use all over your face and eyes. It helps keep your skin soft and smooth and it plumps up my skin. It helps with the redness also. It has aloe vera in it. Try to get products with aloe vera as it will help take away redness. As for a foundation I use HALO HYDRATING PERFECTING POWDER by Smashbox. QVC used to sell it but it's available at Sephora. It's a loose powder foundation. It's the only foundation I've worn for years now that doesn't aggravate my condition. You can layer a little extra on top of the red places. Hope this helps as it certainly helped me!

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LTT1 — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:01:54 GMT

@munchkinland

I wish her well in her quest for keeping her Rosacea under control.

My go-tos are Faerieorganic mineral foundation and veil. Absolutely no bad reaction and it matches me (I am so pale).

100%Pure foundation works great too and doesn't break me out.

The foods I eat show up on my face!!! LOL... but its true. I have quit the chocolate/coffee/spicy foods.

My cleanser is an oily one, but my face likes it.

Metrogel did not help me.

When I take antibiotics followed by prednisone for sinus problems, my face clears up completely and rebounds when the Rx's are finished -- FYI

If you google "faerieorganics" you can see that this company has submitted and been tested by EWG (Environmental Working Group Database for Safe Cosmetics) No gluten and very pure.

If I were young, I'd investigate companies that back up their claims of being evaluated for safety because some of the stuff I have used over the years probably had a negative impact on my skin and body... HTH

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cotton4me — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:05:47 GMT

@LTT1 wrote:

My cleanser is an oily one, but my face likes it.
Metrogel did not help me.
When I take antibiotics followed by prednisone for sinus problems, my face clears up completely and rebounds when the Rx's are finished -- FYI

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@LTT1 I just wanted to mention that I had the same experience - Metrogel did nothing for me and antibiotics always cleared my skin. I eventually learned that the antibiotics were a big part of the problem because they were causing an imbalance in the gut bacteria by killing off the good bacteria. I avoid antibiotics now, take a good probiotic and use Prosacea. The sulphur in Prosacea works well for my rosacea and even works for occasional acne breakouts.

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MrsCat21 — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:00:40 GMT

@Ilovesnoodles wrote:
@munchkinland I've suffered with it for years until recently. I bought some cactine beauty bars from Tova Borgnine from her site beautybytova. After a few times using it all of my redness and rough patches went away. I also use Firmalift. You can get it here. It's a serum that you use all over your face and eyes. It helps keep your skin soft and smooth and it plumps up my skin. It helps with the redness also. It has aloe vera in it. Try to get products with aloe vera as it will help take away redness. As for a foundation I use HALO HYDRATING PERFECTING POWDER by Smashbox. QVC used to sell it but it's available at Sephora. It's a loose powder foundation. It's the only foundation I've worn for years now that doesn't aggravate my condition. You can layer a little extra on top of the red places. Hope this helps as it certainly helped me!

@Ilovesnoodles Just went and looked up the Cactine Beauty Bar: Interesting..

The secret of Cactine® was handed down through generations of Aztecs and Mayans living in Mexico’s most arid regions. TOVA® brought Cactine® to America and around the world, where chemists have proved the magic to be revolutionary. This product promotes healthy skin for all skin types, adds nourishment, brightens skin tone and helps correct damage caused by the environment and time. Just as the cactus cannot only live but thrives in the harsh environment of the desert, so can your skin. All of our Cactine® Skincare includes Cactine1® derived from Cactus.

All Natural and Botanical

Cruelty free with all natural ingredients derived from the roots of four cacti plants.

Rich in vitamins A, D, C and E

These vitamins increase the skin’s ability to balance moisture levels and nourish the skin. They aid in providing smooth skin, new cell growth and a healthy, luminous glow to the skin.

Acts as a natural based moisture binder

Feeds the skin with moisture, just enough for your skin type. Provides superior rehydration giving skin a better texture while smoothing fine lines.

Soothes and promotes healing of damaged skin

Cactus survives in the harshest of elements. With its ability to maintain moisture, the Cactine® ingredient promotes the healing of damaged skin; Calms skin suffering from sunburn or agitation. Even the most sensitive skin can benefit from its properties.

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LTT1 — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:23:16 GMT

@cotton4me... For me the antibiotics just compound the problem too. I started just stuffing my face with probiotics and my latest bout of breakout is clearing up.

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munchkinland — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:34:31 GMT

Thank you, thank you! You are all so generous to have shared all this with me --and so quickly, too! I have printed this off, and will share it with my sweetie tonight. Again, I thank you all.

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Violet Fields — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 23:36:25 GMT

Jojoba oil is good for my face when it's not terribly dry, which would be in the summer. Foods that really aggravate my face are foods containing dyes (especially yellow dye), ice cream, tomato, spicy foods. These are pretty common triggers, but hers could be different. Wearing sunscreen is important.

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gfpdem — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 00:52:48 GMT

Another opinion: Have tried everything from natural to perscription. Finally have a mix of things that seems to work really well-gave up drinking alcohol-thats my trigger.

Tried all sorts of skincare-the best for me is cerave-cleanser and cream. I wont bore you with everything that didnt work! For treatment, i add essential oils to my face oil morning and night. Lavender, chamomile and helichrysum are what i use. Best control ive had since being diagnosed. I now formulate all my own skincare as well, but cerave is great in a pinch! i would just use caution with the oils-i would only use either Doterra or Young Living and dilute appropriately. Its a tough one, and im sorry she has to struggle so young. Good luck!

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cerinthe — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 03:44:21 GMT

The one thing I want to emphasize, and its my number 1 weapon in my rosacea battle is sunscreen. Every day. I use a mineral based sunscreen, but here are good ones: Elta MD SPF 41, Fallene's COTZ SPF 48, IT cosmetics CC+ Cream SPF 50. Chemical sunscreens can cause a burning sensation, so please consider some mineral sunscreens. For drugstore, the Neutragena

So as you attack this through skincare, she also needs to watch her environment and what she eats. No alcohol or caffeine. Stay calm, meditate if you need to - getting upset raises blood pressure and can cause emotional flushing. Watch for additional potential food and environmental triggers and correct/avoid them. And sun exposure is the number one external trigger, according to my dermatologist, so sunscreen always. Always. Paula's Choice came out with a new one (and new line) specifically for rosacea, and offers small samples for sale, that might be another option to explore.

Once the rosacea starts to get under control, it will be easier to stay under control.

Also stay away from any skin care that irritates. Look up what ingredients are in a product before you use it. Sometimes going to a simple skin care line can help. Definitely look for products that are free of added fragrance, perfumes, dyes, preservatives and anything that could irritate.

The women here are wonderful and I'm sure they will have lots of ideas!