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 Living
with Rosacea
by Myra Michelle Eby, founder of MyChelle
Dermaceuticals
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that causes
patchy flushing and swelling, most commonly in the areas of the
forehead, cheeks and chin. Other areas of the body affected by rosacea
may include the eyes, neck, scalp and ears. When the eyes are
affected, they may appear irritated, bloodshot and watery. Rosacea can
come and go, eventually becoming permanent, and with time, ruddier
skin may appear with visible blood vessels, bumps and pimples. In
severe cases, nose tissue may swell, reflecting a bulbous nose. This
condition is called rhinophyma (rino-fi-ma). Famous rosacea sufferers
include former President Bill Clinton and W.C. Fields, with their
appearances of mid-face redness and bulbous noses.
According to a Gallup Survey, 78 percent of
Americans are unfamiliar with rosacea. Rosacea may affect people of
all ages and skin types. Typically, rosacea occurs in those with fair
skin and of ages ranging from the thirties through fifties. Often
genetically passed on in families, women are affected more so than
men; however, men frequently experience more severe symptoms. This
skin disorder can be physically and emotionally debilitating, and,
therefore, should be treated at the first signs for the best chance of
controlling the symptoms.
Dietary and Lifestyle Considerations
Although the causes of rosacea are not certain, much
can be done to control the symptoms with diet and lifestyle:
- Drink at least ten to twelve glasses of quality
water per day
- Take a good antioxidant and multivitamin daily.
- Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and
avoid spicy foods, hot drinks, caffeine and alcohol. Stimulants in
the foods to avoid can cause increased facial redness.
- Eat three small meals rather one big meal to
prevent outbreaks of rosacea.
- Avoid Aspartame and NutraSweet as a sugar
replacement, since they may cause flushing of the skin
- Avoid anger, stress, embarrassment and frightful
situations, as these all may trigger flushing of the skin and
aggravation of rosacea.
- Hot baths should be avoided, as well as icy cold
ones. Use water well below 98ºF for facial cleansing rituals.
- Try to exercise in a cool environment and avoid
overheating. Exercise is a great way to reduce stress, though it
should be practiced in moderation.
- Limit your amount of sun exposure and use sun
protection.
MyChelle Dermaceuticals Skin Care Suggestions
Naturally derived skin care products that use immune
supporting ingredients and do not contain irritating, toxic
ingredients can nourish and balance the skin, thereby providing relief
of rosacea symptoms. One notable ingredient that is beneficial to
rosacea sufferers is Totarol™ from the New Zealand Totara tree.
MyChelle Dermaceuticals incorporates immune
enhancing, hydrating, and nourishing ingredients in addition to
Totarol to effectively soothe even sensitive skin types. While rosacea
and its causes remain a mystery to the medical community, effective
relief from symptoms can be attained with skin immune system support
and proper skin hydration. Following the above mentioned
recommendations and treating your skin with natural, non-irritating
products will effectively diminish the complications of rosacea. Great
health for your body as well as your skin requires a sustained
lifestyle change to promote Beautiful Skin Naturally™.
MyChelle is proud to introduce our
Capillary Calming Serum, designed to treat inflamed capillaries
and irritated skin. This unique formula, offering willow herb, totarol,
arnica, totarol, folic acid, B-12, chamomile and essential oil of blue
chamomile, to name just a few, was developed to reduce the
inflammation (redness), eliminate possible mites and yeast in the hair
follicles and support the production of DNA to heal compromised skin.
Signs of Rosacea
- Flushing
- Persistent redness with or without tingling
sensations
- Pimples and bumps absent of blackheads, with or
without stinging or burning
- Visible blood vessels of the face
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Note: This material is not intended to diagnose or
treat rosacea. It is for educational purposes only. |
