GOODBYE ROSACEA, HELLO ROSY GLOW

Have you noticed yourself blushing lately when you’re not even feeling bashful?

Maybe you’ve felt a flush in your face and found a smattering of pus-filled bumps? No, you aren’t being transported back to those blemished teenage years. Rather, it’s rosacea that is rearing its ugly head.

Why are women over 50 more susceptible to this annoying, itchy and sometimes painful skin condition?

Below, we break down the reasons why you’re suddenly breaking out from rosacea and what you can do about it.

What Is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a pretty common skin condition that usually begins with a tendency to blush or flush easily from visible red blood vessels in the face.

As mentioned above, it can also cause acne-like red bumps that are filled with pus.

You can also feel a stinging or burning sensation during a flare up. A rosacea attack can last anywhere from weeks to months and it’s usually an on-off condition that rears its ugly head from time to time.

Why Are Women Over 50 More Prone To Rosacea?

Although men can get it too, women are often more susceptible, but at the same time tend not to get severe cases of the condition.

But if you’re a woman over age 50, you could be especially susceptible to the condition.

Read on for some in-depth reasons on why the condition can come on without warning—and what to do about it.

Menopause (And Post Menopause) Might Have Something To Do With It

It might not sound fair, but the hot flashes associated with menopause may trigger a rosacea reaction.

You may also feel a burning sensation during the flare up.

Stress and anxiety can sometimes be heightened during this natural stage of life for a woman because hormones are fluctuating quite frequently.

Blame It On Your Blood Vessels

The red patches associated with rosacea are from broken blood vessels. Medical experts say that generally speaking, people with rosacea tend to have broken capillaries and sometimes even semi-permanent to permanent facial redness.

That Rosacea Response Could Be Immune-Related

Since the inflammation from rosacea zeroes in on the sebaceous oil glands, medical experts describe it as an autoimmune disease.

The skin sensitivity and inflammation is the result of a person’s immune system being disrupted. In medical terms this is from dysregulation as well abnormal neurological and vascular signaling.

The Annoying Condition Could Be Also Be From Irritated Skin

As we age, our skin loses moisture and can become dehydrated very easily. This can often lead to irritated skin and the breeding ground for the rash-like rosacea attack.

Tips To Get Rid Of Rosacea

While rosacea is a chronic condition that can’t be cured, there are a few things you can do to prevent any potential flare-ups from coming your way.

Use Sunscreen To Save Face

You’ve heard it a million times: sunscreen is essential to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays, but sun exposure can actually aggravate a flare up of rosacea, so stock up.

This includes wearing sunscreen not only when you’re out and about at any time of the year (not just summers!)—but also when you’re indoors.

Wear Hypoallergenic Makeup For A Healthy-Looking Complexion

Hypoallergenic makeup won’t irritate the face and will make you much less susceptible to a rosacea attack than makeup that contains harsh chemicals that don’t respect your moisture barrier.

Prime products are pH balanced and hypoallergenic so they will help keep that moisture barrier intact and keep your face from getting irritated.

Set The Right Tone With Toner

It’s important to set your skin up for success. We advise gently cleansing the skin with a mild cleanser and then using removers that are infused with glycolic acid and acetic acid.

Glycolic Acid will make sure to remove any remaining dust, dirt, sebum, and grime chemically without the need for scrubbing. Scrubbing the face can cause all sorts of problems including rosacea.

Acetic Acid does the job of tightening the blood vessels to create better blood circulation, and also boosts antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties.

Tightening up flaccid blood vessels can help to not only improve rosacea but even reverse the condition altogether.

Of course, we highly recommend seeing a dermatologist for more insight into your own unique situation.