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Rosacea can be damaging to any sufferer's confidence and self esteem since in most cases it arrives into our late twenties or thirties. At this time of our lives most of us are "comfortable in our skin" and the last thing we need is a skin condition making you feel like an adolescent! Choosing the right medicated make up system can help mask and even heal the effects of rosacea. However many make up items that you used before the the onset of rosacea should now be used carefully as they may aggravate or cause flare ups.
Why the correct makeup system is essential to sooth rosacea
Rosacea is caused by the dilation of tiny microvessels called arterioles, capillaries,
and venules, which occurs close to the surface of the skin. This causes the skin to break
out with blotchy red areas called papules. A papule is a red solid elevated inflammatory
skin lesion without pus (unless the papule is severe). These papules have three
classifications; minor, moderate and severe. A minor Rosacea papule is the size of a
small measles lesion. A moderate Rosacea papule is the size of a pencil eraser. A severe
papule is the size of a coin and also contains pustules (pus-filled inflammatory bumps).
Daily makeup tips for rosacea that all rosacea sufferers should be practising:
1) Wash with water that is lukewarm, not hot.
2) Use our gentle (non-abrasive) cleanser applied with the fingers, not a cloth.
3) Blot dry, but do not rub, with a thick-pile cotton towel.
4) Wait for the skin to dry completely. If a cleanser hasn't been used, 5 or 10 minutes will be sufficient, otherwise waiting 20 or 30 minutes may be preferable.
5) Apply Rosacea Cream. If any stinging is felt, increase the time between cleansing and applying the medication.
6) Wait another 5 or 10 minutes before applying any cosmetics or moisturizer.
7) It is extremely important to be aware of your sun exposure as this can worsen your Rosacea symptoms. Be sure to apply sun-block as part of your daily routine.
The following is some complementary information explaining how Althea contributes to this regenerative process.
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Althea
Althea has a long history of healing, dating back to the Greek physician Hippocrates who
described the value of this herb as a great treatment for wounds, and renaissance herbalists
used Althea for gonorrhea, stomach problems, sore throats, leukorrhea, and as a gargle for
infections of the mouth. Althea has strong medicinal qualities and can be used to soothe and
heal inflammations of the digestive tract, the mouth, gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis
and colitis. Externally, the Althea roots are often used for varicose veins and ulcers as
well as abscesses and boils. We use it here because it has proven to be another one of
those special healing ingredients for the skin.
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Althea can be found in 2 of our Systems:
- ZENMED™ Derma Cleanse System
- ZENMED™ Rosacea Skin Support System
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