3% to 10%. That’s the number of adult Canadians affected by rosacea and couperose, a skin problem that touches people of every age, but is most common in women aged 30 to 50. So, how do you prevent it from occurring or manage it to reduce its symptoms? Read on and find out!
Rosacea is a progressive disease that manifests as flare-ups and can take different forms. In early stages, it might only appear as redness in the middle of the face. Over time, small, dilated blood vessels appear along with more significant, permanent redness. That’s what is typically known as couperose.
People affected by rosacea often feel the sensation of heat, burning or itching of the skin. In more advanced stages, raised patchy areas appear, resembling acne; or thickening of the skin occurs, known as rhinophyma.
Rosacea is more common in people with pale skin and light eyes. And a number of factors can trigger or aggravate its symptoms: rapid changes in temperature, exposure to the sun, stress, eating spicy or very hot foods and alcohol or tobacco use.
The solution to reducing or improving symptoms often lies in changing certain lifestyle habits and choosing appropriate care.
Rosacea and couperose can affect both the appearance and the health of your skin, beginning with increased skin sensitivity. In terms of a beauty routine, certain rules should be followed: avoid abrasive formulas like lotion or cream scrubs, protect your skin from the effects of the sun, and add gentle, soothing products to your skin-care routine.
Choose an unscented, soap- and alcohol-free product. Apply it with your fingertips and avoid any excess rubbing. Because the limestone in tap water can irritate sensitive skin, a no-rinse formula, such as micellar water, is a good option. If you do use water, carefully monitor the temperature. Too much heat dilates blood vessels and promotes redness. It’s also important to dry your face by dabbing gently, avoiding any friction.
A cleansing and make-up removing water that respects the fragility of sensitive skin.
All-in-one micellar water. Ultra-efficacy on makeup removal, ultra-gentle cleansing. Adapted for dry to reactive skin.
Sourced from mountain springs rich in minerals and trace elements, thermal water helps regenerate your skin while making it soft and supple. To maximize hydration, spritz some on your face after cleansing. Slip a spritzer into your bag so you can relieve any tugging, discomfort or inflammation throughout the day.
Because rosacea can dry your skin, using a moisturizer both morning and evening is crucial. Use creams or non-irritating lotions, preferably water-based, to keep your skin well hydrated and prevent the dilation of blood vessels.
Some brands offer specially formulated products for skin that’s prone to rosacea or couperose. Created to stimulate microcirculation and reduce localized redness, these protective and moisturizing products are great additions to your daily skin care.
Rescue concentrate with very high efficiency. Dramatically reduces and prevents the appearance of redness from various origins on sensitive or reactive skins. Provides an optimal skin recovery by hydration of damaged* skins. Skin looks repaired, rapidly soothed and regains comfort. * Due to dryness.
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