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Why sunblock is important for skin prone to rosacea

February 15, 2012
Posted in Rosacea Treatment, Skin Care Products — Written by Nicholas

Skin that is prone to the symptoms of rosacea needs protecting from harsh environmental conditions that can worsen flare ups and leave the skin damaged and irritated. Moisturising is always important, as it can help to reduce redness and irritation as well as any discomfort.
Also important for rosacea-prone skin is the daily use of a [...]

Concealing the symptoms of rosacea (2)

February 12, 2012
Posted in Rosacea Treatment — Written by Lindsey

Choosing make up can be difficult, as it is difficult to predict the effect it can have on the skin. Remember that natural, simple products may prove to be better tolerated by the skin. The more ingredients contained in the products, the more likely one of them will prove to be an irritant to your [...]

Concealing the symptoms of rosacea (1)

February 12, 2012
Posted in Rosacea Treatment — Written by Lindsey

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition, which means that those who have it need to learn to manage their skin. As well as the cosmetic difficulties, it is important to take into account the sensitivity of the skin. Using inappropriate skincare products and make up could end up making the skin worse.
The aim is to [...]

How IPL can make you look younger

February 10, 2012

As our skin ages, it undergoes a transformation that leaves it looking very different from when we were young. Age spots, sun damage, wrinkles and fine lines, thread veins, enlarged pores or rosacea can all make an unwelcome appearance as we get older.
While ageing is, of course, a natural process, our behaviour and treatment of [...]

Are you at risk from rosacea?

February 5, 2012
Posted in Rosacea Treatment — Written by Markoff

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can seem to appear out of the blue. Millions of people are affected by rosacea, but who is at risk of developing the condition?
• Most people who develop rosacea are aged somewhere between thirty and sixty years old.
• Women are more likely to develop the condition than men.
• People with [...]

What is Intense Pulsed Light?

February 2, 2012

Intense Pulsed Light produces a very focussed and intense broad-spectrum light. It is applied to the skin via a hand-held device and penetrates the superficial layers of skin, where the light energy is converted to heat energy.
As the light is pulsed, the skin is only exposed to it for very short periods of time, making [...]

Are you easily embarrassed or do you have rosacea?

January 24, 2012
Posted in Rosacea Treatment — Written by Lindsey

Rosacea is a difficult skin condition to live, not least because it may take a while to be diagnosed and treated. It doesn’t appear until adulthood, usually after the age of thirty, and can literally come out of nowhere.
The first signs may be an increased tendency to blush or a constant flushed appearance of the [...]

Identify what triggers your rosacea

January 22, 2012
Posted in Rosacea Treatment — Written by Nicholas

Rosacea can seem to appear out of nowhere, and even if you have enjoyed previously flawless skin, you could still be at risk from developing this chronic skin condition.
It can cause permanent flushing of the face, along with acne-like spots, thread veins and thickening of the skin. One of the most helpful things you can [...]

Effective remedies for ageing skin

January 17, 2012

Various recent articles in the press have been using computer-generated images to demonstrate the ageing effects of alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and sun-damage. Most people who see them are shocked by the dramatic changes that these factors can have on the appearance of the skin.
These changes are gradual, however, and for those who are already [...]

The tell-tale signs of rosacea

January 10, 2012
Posted in Rosacea Treatment, Thread Vein Removal — Written by Lindsey

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that usually affects people over thirty years of age. It can cause problems in both men and women, and can affect those who have enjoyed clear and healthy skin for all of their lives.
The problem with rosacea is due to the fact that it is often confused with other, [...]

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