Famous Faces With Rosacea

When a healthy glow is more cherry than peachy, it could be rosacea. Check out these celebrities with the red-faced skin disorder and how some get the red out.

By Regina Boyle WheelerMedically Reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH

Reviewed: June 16, 2014

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It may start as a seemingly harmless blush or flush, but rosacea can progressively get worse. In addition to redness, the skin condition can cause breakouts, visible blood vessels, and skin thickening. There’s no cure, but early treatment and gentle rosacea skin care can help take the red out. An estimated 16 million Americans have rosacea, so it’s not surprising that celebrities are among those affected. Famous faces with rosacea include a “sexy” star, a former U.S. president, a beloved prince, and even one of the great masters of art.

Prince William and Princess Diana

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According to the London Free Press, royal father Prince William is one famous face with rosacea. Characterized by facial redness and flare-ups, this skin condition is genetic and can run in families. The late Princess Diana also had the condition, according to the book Royal Fashion and Beauty Secret by Ann Chubb.

Cynthia Nixon

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“Sex in the City” star Cynthia Nixon suffered with red, inflamed skin for years before getting diagnosed with the mildest form of rosacea. Nixon takes oral medication and uses gentle rosacea skin care to treat the condition and prevent it from getting worse. She’s also aware of her rosacea triggers, which include exercise, red wine , and spicy food. Nixon helps to educate the public about rosacea as a celebrity spokesperson for the National Rosacea Society and has recorded public service announcements to raise awareness.

Bill Clinton

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Bill Clinton’s doctors revealed that the former President’s often ruddy complexion was due to rosacea, which The New York Times reported in 1996. It’s possible that stress during Clinton’s tenure as president caused rosacea flare-ups. In a survey of more than 1,000 rosacea sufferers conducted by the National Rosacea Society, stress was the second most common rosacea trigger. Sun exposure came in at first place.

Renee Zellweger

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The star of Bridget Jones’s Diary and Jerry Maguire is among the celebrities battling rosacea, according to the London Daily Mail. Topical ointments such as creams and gels and oral medicines are the mainstays of rosacea treatment. When more relief is needed, lasers and intense pulsed light treatments can relieve redness and improve the look of visible blood vessels. Getting rosacea treated early can keep it from becoming a bigger beauty flaw down the road.

Cameron Diaz

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On film, this Hollywood beauty’s complexion may appear flawless, but Cameron Diaz is another celebrity who struggles with rosacea. The star of countless movies, including My Best Friend’s Wedding and Gangs of New York, confesses to having very sensitive skin, which is always breaking out, according to Parade magazine.

Rembrandt

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Rosacea isn’t only a problem for modern times. It’s believed that 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn was another famous face with rosacea. The diagnosis actually came centuries after his death. In 1997, a researcher from Georgetown University poured over Rembrandt’s detailed 1659 self-portrait. He reported in the British medical journal The Lancet that the masterpiece painter had an enlarged nose, visible blood vessels, and pimples in many areas of the face — all signs of advanced rosacea.

W.C. Fields

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Comedian W.C. Fields had audiences rolling during the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, but his skin condition was no laughing matter. His trademark bulbous nose was the result of advanced rosacea, called rhinophyma. Some blamed this celebrity’s misshapen nose on alcohol as drinking was a big part of his act and his life. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, while drinking can trigger rosacea to flare, it’s not a cause. Today, rosacea does not have to become disfiguring. Talk to your dermatologist to see what kind of treatment is appropriate for your rosacea.

Celebrities with Rosacea

Rosacea has come out of the closet and there are many celebrities that you know who struggle with rosacea!  If you have rosacea, you’re in good company. More than 16 million people in the United States have rosacea.  Worldwide, an estimated 48 million people have it. That means, of course, that famous people have rosacea too.

22 Celebrities struggle publicly with rosacea.

A rosacea flare-up can be embarrassing, but it hasn’t stopped celebrities from putting their rosacea-prone faces in front of the camera, and I think that’s fantastic.  I’m sure they get frustrated by their skin, but judging by some of their careers, rosacea hasn’t stopped them. Famous people with rosacea include:

1. Bill Clinton
2. Cameron Diaz
3. Princess Diana
4. Prince William
5. Prince Harry
6. Charles Prince of Wales
7. Sofia Vergara
8. Sam Smith
9. Lena Dunham
10. Dita Von Teese
11. Brittany Snow
12. Rosie O’Donnell
13. Brie Larson
14. Lisa Faulkner
15. Mariah Carey
16. Pink
17. Renee Zellweger
18. Alex Ferguson
19. Andrei Arshavin
20. William Shatner
21. W.C. Fields
22. Rembrandt 

What’s new is that celebrities are talking about their rosacea.

This includes Emmy Award-winning Actress Cynthia Nixon from Sex and the City. She just created a really great series of rosacea public service announcements that you’re bound to see. They are informative, really well done, and worth a look. Click here to take a peek, then come back and I’ll tell you what advice I give to my dermatology patients with rosacea. Don’t let rosacea stop you. Learn how to manage your rosacea – control it instead of letting it control you. It is a 3-step process.

The 3 steps to control rosacea:

1. Find the best skin care routine for your rosacea-prone skin. Having built thousands of skin care routines for my rosacea patients over the years, I created my Rosacea Therapy Skin Care Kit with the key products to calm and control rosacea. I fit my patient’s prescription medicines into this routine and it works perfectly to support rosacea control. 

2. Figure out your rosacea triggers and avoid them.
3. See a dermatologist for treatment, if you can’t control your rosacea on your own.

In my dermatology practice I help a lot of people manage their rosacea. I even have rosacea myself and so I get to experience its capricious and inconvenient nature on my own face.

I’ve written a number of self-care articles that outline what I’ve learned over the years from my patients’ experience and my personal awareness, and I’ve got a few uncommon “tricks up my sleeve. ”  This information can help you with your rosacea. – Dermatologist and Skin Wellness Expert Dr. Cynthia Bailey

Dermatologist’s rosacea advice and information

Read my Rosacea Article Series.

My in-depth rosacea series starts with the article titled What is Rosacea?. The various articles cover rosacea symptoms, trigger factors, the rosacea skin care routine I recommend for my patients, natural treatments, and prescription treatments for rosacea.

Learn about face mites. 

If you have rosacea, you may well have a robust population of demodex mites in your pores and they may play a role in your rosacea. Yup, mites!  They’re normal, but you can have a few or a lot. In rosacea there’s often quite a crowd of them.  Read about it in my post titled Rosacea New Treatment Ideas and Scientific Developments.

Tackle the rosacea holy grail – clogged pores, oily skin AND rosacea.

The combination of rosacea, oily skin, and clogged pores is common and very tricky to treat. I have a very detailed post on how I approach it. You’ll see some advice that isn’t found elsewhere and it works; I use it all the time in my practice with great results but, it’s not for everyone with rosacea. The post is titled Best Products for Rosacea, Oily Skin and Blackheads.

Get the best rosacea skin care routine that I’ve developed for my rosacea patients

Your skin care routine is a make-it-or-break-it habit for your rosacea. This makes me very particular about the products I recommend for my rosacea patients. It’s important to think of ever product that you use on your face. You want a complete and comprehensive skin care routine that supports healing rosacea-prone skin. I call this Complete Skin Care for rosacea and my Rosacea Therapy Skin Care Kit is an excellent example specifically for rosacea-prone complexions. The skin care routine that I use for almost all my rosacea patients includes specific products for these key steps in a skin care routine:

1. CLEANSE: It’s important not to overly dry or irritate your skin with cleansers.
2. CORRECT: It’s important to use a product that can sooth inflammation and I’ve seen the best results with the combo of high-concentration green tea and caffeine.
3. HYDRATE: Dry and irritated skin is prone to rosacea flare ups, so finding the right face cream is important.
4. PROTECT: Sun exposure flares rosacea for many people, but sunscreens can be irritating. I recommend wearing non-irritating mineral zinc oxide sunscreen every day.
5. Makeup: Flare ups of rosacea can be covered, but you need a makeup that’s not irritating. This is why I recommend mineral makeup as the best choice for rosacea.

Click the links below for more information on the specific products I recommend:

CLEANSE facial skin twice daily using a very gentle and hypoallergenic product designed for sensitive complexions. The best options include alternating a pH balanced gentle cleanser with a pyrithione zinc product using tepid water and your fingertips.

Calming Zinc® Soap is fortified with pyrithione zinc to fight rosacea in a natural base that is glycerin-rich and extremely gentle. It contains the highest amount of pyrithione zinc to help reduce the population of Pityrosporum yeast on your skin. This yeast often overgrows the pores of people with rosacea and I’ve found that treating it helps to gain control of rosacea. 

Extremely Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser is a pH balanced soap-less synthetic cleanser that gently cleanses skin without irritation.   

Most rosacea patients need to use both of these cleansers because the pyrithione zinc in the Calming Zinc Soap can be drying. I have my patients start using the Calming Zinc once a day in the evening. They wash with the Extremely Gentle Cleanser in the morning. 

CORRECT rosacea inflammation with Green Tea Antioxidant Skin Therapy. This is the absolute best anti-inflammatory/antioxidant product to help heal rosacea-prone skin. I think everyone with rosacea should use the product twice a day.  Green Tea Antioxidant Skin Therapy contains an extremely high concentration of pharmaceutical grade green tea antioxidants together with caffeine and it is a magic combo for rosacea control. I have my patients apply it twice a day immediately after washing. They apply their prescription products on top. (One needs to clear that advice with their treating physician).

The combination of Green Tea with Calming Zinc are the two most effective skin care steps I’ve found for rosacea and that’s why I’ve put them together in my Facial Redness Relief Kit.

HYDRATE your facial skin every day. It’s important because the skin barrier is damaged when you have rosacea. It will only heal if you maintain skin moisture and lipid content by using a really good skin cream. Yep, just about everyone with rosacea needs a soothing face cream to maintain the right amount of skin moisture. Avoid products with anti-aging ingredients, fragrances or strong essential oils. These ingredients can be irritating.

Pick your moisturizer based on your skin type and apply it after your Green Tea. Two safe and healing face creams that I use to create skin care routines for my rosacea patients include Daily Moisturizing Face Cream for Oily to Normal Skin and Daily Moisturizing Face Cream for Dry to Normal Skin. Both are fragrance free, light-textured but rich in skin barrier healing and water holding ingredients. I combine Calming Zinc, Green Tea Antioxidant Therapy and your choice of Daily Face Cream in my Facial Flaking and Redness Solutions Kit.

PROTECT your facial skin from UV rays because they trigger rosacea. Use only mineral zinc oxide-based sunscreen because it is non-irritating to sensitive rosacea-prone complexions. You need to wear mineral broad spectrum sunscreen every day. Yep, the sun triggers rosacea and sun protection is a key step in controlling your rosacea. Pick your product based on your product preference and skin type: 

Sheer Strength Pure Physical™ Tinted Matte Sunscreen, SPF 30

By far and away the best sunscreen for rosacea is Sheer Strength Pure Physical Matte Tinted Sunscreen. It is completely non-irritating, protecting your skin with a combination of zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide. Yes, iron oxide. This ingredient helps reduce exposure to visible and blue light from your digital devices.

The gentle tinting blends into all skin tones, even really fair complexions. It helps to soften complexion flaws. Even men love it because the tinting does NOT look like makeup but instead softens redness, complexion flaws and helps reduce digital screen light exposure. Plus, the matte base absorbs excess oil making this the top choice for oily rosacea-prone skin. This is the product I wear daily on my fair skin. 

Sheer Strength Pure Physical SPF Refresh Powder Sunscreen SPF 50 

Reapply sunscreen during prolonged exposure to reduce UV-triggered rosacea flare ups using powder sunscreen. Powder sunscreen is easy to pack in your purse or pocket, convenient to apply over sunscreen or makeup and gives you necessary reapplication protection from harmful UV rays. The mineral protection blocks UV and the iron oxide tinting gives you visible and digital light protection.

Sheer Strength Pure Physical Water Resistant SPF 50 Sunscreen 

When you need tenacious sunscreen for sweaty and wet activities, be certain to use only pure mineral protection. Chemical sunscreens often irritate sensitive rosacea-prone skin so avoid them! My pure mineral Sheer Strength Water Resistant sunscreen is rosacea-friendly and comes in an economical 6 oz container.  

What is the best rosacea skin care kit?

I put it all together for you in my Rosacea Therapy Skin Care Kit – dermatologist developed, dermatologist approved and dermatologist used herself! Yep, this does the trick. 

What is the best makeup for rosacea?

Mineral Makeup is my top choice for rosacea-prone complexions. It gives you great coverage without risking skin irritation.

Whether your skin care routine includes makeup every day or whether you just need makeup to cover the occasional rosacea redness, mineral makeup is the best makeup for rosacea-prone skin.

– Dr. Bailey

Not all mineral makeup covers well though, but mine does. Pick your product based on your skin type and product preference: 

Baked Powder if you have normal to dry skin (this is my personal favorite makeup for my rosacea-prone complexion)

Loose Mineral Makeup Powder is the best if you have really oily skin because it includes kaolin clay to absorb oil throughout the day.

Pressed Pure Mineral Powder if you like a compact and have oily skin

The bottom line with celebs with rosacea:

Many actors, actresses and other famous people have rosacea so you are in good company. They undoubtedly use a skin care routine recommended by their dermatologist to control this vexing complexion problem. My Rosacea Therapy Skin Care Kit is a dermatologist-created skin care routine and it is what my rosacea patients use. It’s also what I’ve used myself for the many years that I’ve struggled with rosacea-prone skin. 

Click here to learn more about my Rosacea Therapy Skin Care Kit.

Remember, if you can’t control your rosacea by avoiding trigger factors and using the right skin care products then it’s time to see a dermatologist. There are topical and oral medicines that a dermatologist can prescribe or you. In my practice these fit nicely into this skin care routine and they help provide relief from this capricious, but common facial skin rash.

Author: Dr. Cynthia Bailey M.D. is a Board Certified dermatologist practicing dermatology since 1987. She has done well over 200,000 skin exams during her career and authors the longest running physician written skin health blog in the world.

how they take care of her

We share the secrets of the care of actresses and models and cosmetics that help with inflammation and redness.

The Riverdale star makes no secret of the fact that she has mild acne. She often posts photos on social networks without retouching, where rashes and redness are visible. Oily skin requires thorough cleansing, so the actress uses her favorite clay masks a couple of times a week, which not only dry out rashes, but also control sebum production.

To brighten and even out the texture of the skin, which is especially important in case of post-acne, Lily applies daily serum with vitamin C. Point lotions with acids, including salicylic acid, help the girl fight rashes – it is one of the most effective. Lily also loves night creams and retinol oils, which are also good for breakout-prone skin. But before you start using them, you should consult your doctor.

Lili Reinhart

Hailey Bieber

One of the most sought-after models in the world and Justin Bieber’s wife is always radiant and looks very well-groomed, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have skin problems. The girl in several interviews said that she was faced with severe inflammation – adult acne, which was caused by hormonal failure, and taking oral contraceptives only aggravated the rash. Of the procedures for correcting traces of inflammation, Hayley makes plasma therapy, and in home care she regularly uses products with acids – she cleanses the skin with peeling discs, and then applies an effective serum with ferulic and ascorbic acids, which not only prevent the appearance of wrinkles, but also control the appearance of acne, minimizing it. Once a week, the model applies a purifying clay mask.

Hailey Bieber

Euphoria’s main star has always been open about her battle with acne. In social networks, she shared with fans that inflammation on her face always appears unexpectedly, due to hormonal surges. Zendaya’s skin looks radiant and hydrated thanks to the right care, but even despite professional remedies, the actress appears at premieres with rashes that she does not consider it necessary to mask – she is not shy about them. The girl believes that the advice “just drink plenty of water” and “go to a dermatologist” does not work – acne skin requires special attention, and its condition is unpredictable: there may be moments of calm and aggravation. Therefore, Zendaya is very supportive of all people who are faced with inflammation. The actress’s main skin care hack is thorough cleansing and exfoliation, as well as the use of rose water tonic, which soothes the skin.

Zendaya

The actress, who gave us the unforgettable Bridget Jones, constantly appeared on the red carpet with very rosy cheeks, as if she had just entered the room from the cold. The cause of pink spots in the cheekbones of Rene is rosacea. Thanks to competent dermatologists, the actress has revised her care, and now her skin is not so reactive. The main rules of Zellweger’s daily beauty routine are soothing creams and masks, gentle peeling with fruit acids for sensitive skin, which gently cleanses and removes dead cells without damaging the surface, and collagen day serum, which moisturizes, improves elasticity and prevents irritation and itching.

Renee Zellweger

The fatal beauty of The Mask and Charlie’s Angels and star of romantic comedies Cameron Diaz, according to her, has always had problem skin and a tendency to acne. In her book About the Body, the actress said that malnutrition, which included snacking on burgers and burritos on set, constantly provoked oily sheen and inflammation. When Diaz turned to a nutritionist and changed her diet, her skin became less reactive, but small rashes still bother the actress from time to time. So that the pores do not clog and there is no inflammation, Cameron applies only ultra-light creams and lotions marked oil free (without oil) to the face, these are usually great for oily and combination skin types. For cleansing, the actress uses light exfoliating products that perfectly exfoliate, but do not injure sensitive skin and do not provoke rashes.

Cameron Diaz

Star of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and heartbreaking romantic dramas, Keira Knightley has repeatedly shared that she is experiencing skin problems. Due to stress, the actress often and at the most inopportune moment had rashes. Kira was worried about this, because the pressure on the screen star and the face of Chanel about this was enormous – constant reproaches for imperfection hurt her. Now the actress has learned to listen to the needs of her skin. Kira practically does not use decorative cosmetics so as not to clog pores, and relies on care – she uses only light soothing creams and specially selected professional products for acne-prone skin.

Keira Knightley

Another of the most successful models of our time and a friend of Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner from the Kardashian clan has been treating acne for a long time, which still periodically makes itself felt. For the first time, the girl encountered inflammations in her teens, but they did not leave her even after twenty years. Most of all, Kendall’s skin condition was affected by nutrition – rashes appeared, among other things, due to dairy products, but the model found out about lactose tolerance only after consulting with doctors. Nevertheless, she has an oily skin type, in which it is almost impossible to get rid of acne forever – relapses still happen. Therefore, in her daily skincare routine, Kendall resorts to products designed specifically for oily skin, cleanses the skin with non-aggressive acid pads, applies a cream that reduces pores and removes oily sheen, and periodically uses cleansing masks, especially before shooting. The dermatologist advised her to avoid scrubs and powerful peels so as not to cause inflammation once again. The model removes post-acne scars using laser resurfacing.

Kendall Jenner

The actress, who is remembered for her role as Hannah in Pretty Little Liars, like her colleague Lucy Hale, periodically faces rashes and redness. Ashley’s acne is treated with active retinoid serums that reduce inflammation and make acne marks less pronounced. Also, the actress resorts to point remedies with acids for acne from a pharmacy when she urgently needs to remove a couple of pimples before filming.

Ashley Benson

The Disney Channel-raised actress who recently starred in an episode of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Stories anthology (let’s face it, Bella really suits horror roles) told social media back in 2017 that she was suffering from a severe form acne. The girl periodically has remissions and her skin condition improves a little, but she still cannot get rid of inflammation for good. Previously, Bella was very complex because of acne, receiving a lot of negative comments, but now she does not even mask the rashes in the photos and encourages her followers to respect other people’s appearance.

Bella Thorne

Cosmetics and gadgets for problem skin

This toning cream is ideal for all skin types, including problem skin. Thanks to vitamin C, the product evens out the tone, reduces the severity of imperfections, including shallow traces of post-acne and pigmentation, and also perfectly moisturizes due to hyaluronic acid, which is also important when caring for oily skin prone to inflammation.

Caudalie 3 in 1 Vitamin C Skin Toning Cream

This wonder treatment instantly soothes irritated, sensitive and problematic skin with organic camellia oil, designed to reduce itching and flaking associated with rosacea and dermatitis. Apricot oil is great for moisturizing. The tool is perfect for the winter season, when the skin dries a lot and releases more oil, which leads to inflammation. Clarins oil will prevent dehydration and easily replace a thick face cream during cold weather.

Clarins calm-essential oil for sensitive skin

This mask is perfect for all those with oily skin types as a cleanser for clogged pores. Two types of white clay in the composition, kaolin and bentonite, dissolve impurities, gradually remove black spots and make the skin surface even and smooth, without overdrying it due to glycerin. You can use the mask once a week.

Vichy Clay Deep Pore Cleansing Mineral Mask

This active Vichy serum is designed to combat excessive oiliness, inflammation, blackheads and blackheads. Salicylic and glycolic acids in the composition reduce traces of post-acne, cleanse pores and prevent the appearance of new rashes. Probiotics soothe, reduce redness and promote overall healthier skin, while Vitamin C adds radiance. You can apply the product only at night, and during the day you should not forget about the cream with SPF.

Probiotic renewing serum against skin imperfections Vichy Normaderm

A powerful serum from the French pharmacy brand La Roche-Posay is suitable for sensitive and problematic skin prone to inflammation. Niacinamide brightens age spots and post-acne marks, evens out pits after rashes and prevents the appearance of new pimples. This component is also responsible for regulating the work of the sebaceous glands – it helps to remove inflammation and reduces pores, and hyaluronic acid perfectly moisturizes. A month after use, the skin becomes more even and healthy. The concentrated serum can be used every day in the evening.

La Roche-Posay Pure niacianamide Facial Serum

This cleansing gadget from the Swedish brand FOREO has long been a cult favorite, and is used by celebrities from Rita Ora to The Crown star Emma Corrin in their daily beauty routine. Thanks to the sonic pulsation, the brush effectively removes impurities and cleanses the pores without injuring or irritating even sensitive skin. As a result, the skin becomes more even and smooth, and inflammation appears less frequently due to the fact that the gadget constantly removes excess sebum. The brush can be used in the morning and in the evening – just move it over the face with gentle movements, after applying the cleansing gel.

FOREO LUNA mini 3 electric pearl pink facial cleansing brush

This all-in-one facial cleansing gel is one of the biggest hits of the Russian brand Openface and is a flawless, gentle exfoliator that is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, oily and combination. The gel can be used daily – due to enzymes, it gently but effectively removes impurities. After washing, the skin will be smooth and fresh.

Enzyme Probiotic Cleansing Gel Openface Cleanbiome

This multi-tasking moisturizer multi-tasks – thanks to probiotics, it soothes, relieving irritation, and due to niacinamide, it regulates sebum production, reducing breakouts and preventing the appearance of new ones. High Culture is an excellent remedy for sensitive skin prone to breakouts.

Moisturizing face cream with probiotics Openface High Culture

Martiderm NIGHT RENEW night care serum from the PLATINUM range

The main tasks of the night ampoules with the active composition are gentle exfoliation, hydration and skin renewal. Sounds like the perfect skin care plan, right? Alpha Hydroxy Acids even out texture, while Marine Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid hydrate and tone skin for radiance and suppleness while you sleep.

Martiderm NIGHT RENEW night care from the PLATINUM range

Noreva Exfoliac Mild Cleansing Gel

Cleansing gel specially developed by dermatologists for moderate to severe acne, with anti-inflammatory extracts of burdock and sage gently cleanses, soothes and removes redness. This is a basic daily remedy for those who are concerned about rashes. The gel lathers easily and does not irritate the skin.

Noreva Exfoliac Mild Cleansing Gel

The new cream created by the French independent laboratory SVR will suit even the most sensitive skin. Thanks to active ingredients, including omega-ceramides, hydrophilic sugars and 5% niacinamide, the product eliminates dryness and tightness, moisturizes and reduces inflammation. The cream is recommended to be applied every day in the morning and evening.

SVR SEBIACLEAR Hydra Care Cream

Daily Cleansing Foam gently dissolves impurities and cleanses the skin without overdrying. Delicate formula, designed for problem skin, does not cause irritation, removes itching and redness.

Face Cleansing Foam Lierac La Mousse Nettoyante

All owners of oily skin prone to inflammation can use not only special creams with acids for the face, but also for the body, especially when rashes on the back and neck are bothering. The Openface Acid Cloud brand product contains a whole complex of AHA and BHA acids (glycolic, salicylic, mandelic and azelaic), which effectively exfoliate and reduce the number of rashes, and the enzymes in the composition enhance the effect of other active ingredients.

Body cream with acids and enzymes Openface Acid Cloud

An effective gel with a complex of acids (salicylic and azelaic) cleanses pores, controls sebum production, reduces inflammation and relieves itching. This is a good remedy for daily use, which is suitable for anyone who is periodically bothered by rashes on the body.

Shower gel with acids Openface Shower Power

15 questions and answers. Rosacea treatment, rosacea cream, rosacea diet

In rosacea, the skin of the face turns red, swells, covered with a network of inflamed vessels; acne-like papules may appear. The disease is chronic, but can worsen and recede. Living with rosacea is a constant question: how to understand that it is rosacea, how to treat it, what can and cannot be done, and will a diet help? British blogger Lex knows about this disease from personal experience: rosacea has greatly affected her life, so the girl is ready to answer the 15 most important questions about this disease.

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Lex dreams of extending a helping hand to each and every one who has experienced rosacea, to help with friendly advice and his own experience. However, it’s important to remember that rosacea is very individual: not everything that works for Lex will work for you. So, before taking drastic measures, you should definitely consult a doctor.

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Do not self-medicate! In our articles, we collect the latest scientific data and the opinions of authoritative health experts. But remember: only a doctor can diagnose and prescribe treatment.

What is rosacea?

This is a chronic skin condition that sometimes causes redness of the face. Over time, inflammation can become permanent. Redness may be accompanied by a noticeable vascular network on the skin, swelling, inflammation and irritation of the eyes, dry skin, in the worst case, a change in the structure of the skin, its thickening.

What are the causes of rosacea?

Doctors still disagree. There is a hypothesis about bacterial causes, microscopic pimples, weak capillaries, connection with the intestines, hormones, herbs … It is believed that rosacea occurs more often in fair-haired people with thin and sensitive skin, which easily turns red in childhood. It is still not known for sure whether rosacea is inherited.

Are there different types of rosacea?

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There are 5 types of rosacea. It is a mistake to believe that this is something like stages, from the first to the last. Rather, they are phenotypes.

1. Subtype 1 (erythematous-telangiectatic rosacea). This is what you immediately imagine when you hear the word rosacea. The usual “rosacea of ​​the cheeks” (although symptoms may appear in other areas of the face) – redness, visible bursting of veins and hyperemia.
2. Subtype 2 (papulo-pustular rosacea). This subtype includes all subtype 1 problems and adds fluid-filled pimples and bumps. It is often confused with acne (some mistakenly call it “rosacea”, but there is no official medical term for it).
3. Subtype 3 (Rhinophyma/phymatous rosacea). It is sometimes referred to as “rosacea of ​​the nose”. Causes thickening of the skin, most often on the nose. This type is much less common and most often occurs in men.
4. Subtype 4 (ocular rosacea). It is manifested by redness and inflammation of the eyes and sensations “as if sand had been poured.”
5. Subtype 5 (neurogenic rosacea). This subtype is incredibly rare and is still little known even to medical professionals. Rosacea of ​​neurogenic origin can manifest itself as complex regional pain syndrome, depression, essential tremor, obsessive-compulsive disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder – various conditions caused by effects on the brain. Some scientists even suggest a link between rosacea and migraines.

Does rosacea worsen over time?

Rosacea is a progressive disease, so if left untreated, you will definitely get worse. The longer the skin is inflamed, the more the capillaries weaken, the worse the skin condition. That is why it is important to see a doctor and take control of your skin condition, even if it seems that everything is not so bad with you.

How do you know if you have rosacea?

Most often, inflammation occurs on the cheeks and face, occasionally on the chest and back. These are reddish butterfly-shaped spots on the cheeks that stand out sharply against the background of the rest of the skin: a cross between a strong blush, sunburn and a rash. During an exacerbation, the skin may become mottled, purple. Sometimes it resembles an orange peel: bumpy and with enlarged pores. Type 2 rosacea may look like pimples to the layman: pus-filled bumps on the face. It is important to know that rosacea looks different in people with different skin colors.

“I can often feel a flash before I see it: my skin starts to burn, it feels tight and itchy. It’s a bit like prickly heat or a sunburn with a terrible throbbing, uncomfortable feeling,” Lex explains.

Is there a cure for rosacea?

There is currently no proven treatment for rosacea. Depending on which theory of the origin of rosacea your doctor adheres to, he will offer treatment options – but none of them has proven to be guaranteed effective. Focus on controlling the condition of the skin, not “treatment”. Find and eliminate triggers to bring your skin into remission. It is unpleasant to realize that you have a chronic skin disease that cannot be fully cured. But understanding this will bring you closer to normalizing your condition.

Lex has never tried oral medication for rosacea, but has tried a drugstore rosacea cream that contains the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin (Solantra), the antibiotic Metronidazole, Niacinamide (the active form of vitamin B3), and a base cream with hyaluronic acid. She was very pleased with this rosacea remedy, but it is important to remember that it must be applied constantly in order for the result to last. In addition, we cannot say whether there are analogues of this remedy in Russia: this is a British brand. As for laser rosacea treatment, Lex explains that she has been eyeing it for years, and for every positive review, there has been a complaint about its ineffectiveness. Is it worth it to spend very significant money on something that gives such an ambiguous result?

What can cause rosacea to flare up? Rosacea Triggers

Rosacea is a chronic disease that, without an exacerbation, can hardly bother you. But any little thing can become a trigger and provoke an aggravation: try to eliminate provoking factors and see if it gets better. Eliminate one at a time to know exactly what the reason is. And not to go crazy!

• Caffeine.
• Alcohol.
• Cold and heat.
• Physical activity.
• Milk.
• Wheat and gluten.

Rosacea diet – do’s and don’ts?

Any changes to the diet are best made in consultation with a general practitioner: it is important that the diet remains balanced. Lex gave up dairy products, gluten and significantly reduced the amount of alcohol consumed. In addition, she tries to limit her consumption of processed foods, foods high in artificial preservatives and sugar.

Rosacea skin care – do’s and don’ts?

The biggest danger is misdiagnosis. Often, women with rosacea are diagnosed with acne and given the wrong treatment. Most acne remedies are detrimental to skin with rosacea. The list of intolerances is individual for each, but the most common irritants are:

• fragrances,
• alcohol,
• menthol,
• tea tree oil
• and witch hazel.

Do not wash your face with hot water, do not use hard facial washcloths, scrubs or rolls. Chemical peels can be used, but do a patch test before using any new product. A small humidifier can greatly improve the condition of the skin. Be patient: the effect may appear after 8-12 weeks.

Be sure to use sunscreen even in winter: make sure it has both a UVA and UVB filter. The level of protection is not lower than SPF30, SPF50 is best. It should be applied 20 minutes before going out.

Can I use color cosmetics if I have rosacea?

Yes, you can. Lex is a long-time beauty blogger who proves by personal example that cosmetics can be used for rosacea. and even necessary if the skin condition causes stress and affects the way you feel. Moreover, stress itself is a strong trigger for the exacerbation of chronic diseases. A little hack: you don’t have to use a heavy foundation to cover redness. You can use the trick with the color wheel and hide the inflammation under a much smaller layer of colored concealer.

Can men get rosacea?

In women, this disease occurs more often, and in men it is more severe. However, many doctors believe that both sexes are equally likely to have this disease, but men are less likely to see doctors about this until it becomes more severe.

How does rosacea affect the emotional state?

Unfortunately, doctors do not take seriously the emotional impact of rosacea on the life of a chronically ill person. But, even if we don’t talk about psychological problems caused by discomfort due to illness and worry about one’s appearance, stress aggravates the course of the disease. At least for this reason, one should work with him, but the doctors leave us alone with our feelings about this.

It is very important that you take yourself and your own experiences seriously, with compassion and respect. Choose a way that you can take care of your emotional state: a therapist, meditation, positive affirmations, conversations with supportive loved ones. Lex’s blog can be such a supportive close – she talks a lot about her experience and talks about the experience of her husband, a man who lives with a woman suffering from rosacea.

Can I exercise if I have rosacea?

ce, which increases heart rate and body temperature, usually affects rosacea. This does not mean that you should immediately quit playing sports. This is a terrible idea, and besides, exercise helps relieve stress. Just choose a less intense exercise: walking, yoga, Pilates. And avoid inverted asanas.

How does covid affect rosacea?

Scientists are not yet interested in this topic, but Lex collected her own experience (vaccinated, not ill) and the experience of subscribers in one post. We got the impression that most of those vaccinated with Pfizer did not have exacerbations, Moderna gave a little more exacerbations.