Soothing Skincare Products for Rosacea and Perioral Dermatitis
16.07.2024
Living with rosacea or perioral dermatitis can be challenging, but with the right skincare routine, you can manage these conditions effectively and maintain healthy, radiant skin. In this blog, we’ll explore what these skin conditions are, common triggers, and provide practical skincare tips to help you navigate your skincare journey.
Understanding Rosacea
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterised by facial redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small, red bumps. It often affects the cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. While the exact cause of rosacea is unknown, it’s believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Common Causes and Triggers:
Genetic Predisposition: Rosacea often runs in families, suggesting a genetic component.
Impaired Skin Barrier: The skin barrier in individuals with rosacea is often compromised, leading to increased sensitivity and redness.An impaired barrier allows irritants and allergens to penetrate the skin more easily, exacerbating symptoms.
Vascular Abnormalities: Abnormalities in facial blood vessels can contribute to the persistent redness and flushing associated with rosacea.
Environmental Triggers: Sun exposure, extreme temperatures, wind, and humidity changes can aggravate rosacea.
Dietary Triggers: Spicy foods, alcohol, and hot drinks can trigger flare-ups.
Stress:Emotional stress is a known trigger for many people with rosacea.
Understanding Perioral Dermatitis
What is Perioral Dermatitis?
Perioral dermatitis, also known as periorificial dermatitis, appears as clusters of small, itchy, red bumps (papules) around the eye, nose, and mouth area. It is an inflammatory skin condition that usually affects women aged 15 to 45 years. This condition can be common in people with acne and rosacea, and it has also been linked to the use of steroid creams and inhalers used to manage asthma and allergies.
Common Causes and Triggers:
Compromised Skin Barrier: One of the most common triggers is a weakened skin barrier, which leads to the red, inflamed bumps of perioral dermatitis. Using skincare with harsh ingredients or overusing products, especially exfoliators, strips the skin barrier of the oil and moisture it needs to function healthily. This leaves skin vulnerable to dryness, inflammation, and redness.
Topical and Oral Steroids: Steroid creams, gels, and lotions prescribed for other inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea and eczema may trigger perioral dermatitis. Oral steroids have also been linked to symptoms.
Toothpaste: Fluoride toothpaste and those designed to whiten teeth can play a role in triggering perioral dermatitis.
Hormonal Changes: Developing perioral dermatitis may also be associated with hormonal changes, which could explain why it is more common in women than men.
Skincare Routine for Rosacea and Perioral Dermatitis
A soothing, gentle skincare routine plays a key role in managing both rosacea and perioral dermatitis. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ingredients and products that can help strengthen the skin barrier and reduce inflammation:
Gentle Cleansing:
Use gentle, fragrance-free cleansers that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils.
Avoid hot water and harsh scrubbing which can exacerbate redness and irritation.
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Moisturising:
Choose moisturisers with soothing ingredients such as ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to help maintain the skin barrier.
Avoid products with alcohol, fragrances, and other irritants.
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Sun Protection:
Daily use of SPF is crucial for managing rosacea. Opt for mineral-based sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
Reapply sunscreen every two hours when exposed to the sun.
Avoiding Harsh Ingredients:
Avoid skincare products containing parabens, phthalates, alcohol, sulfates, oxybenzone, fragrance, essential oils, petrolatum, PEGS, and paraffin, as they can irritate and worsen symptoms.
Treatment Options:
Dermatologists often prescribe topical treatments like metronidazole or azelaic acid for rosacea to reduce inflammation.
For perioral dermatitis, topical antibiotics like metronidazole or clindamycin, and oral antibiotics in more severe cases, can help control the condition.
Beneficial Ingredients for Rosacea and Perioral Dermatitis
Barrier Strengthening and Hydrating Ingredients:
Niacinamide: Soothes irritated skin when dealing with an inflammatory skin concern.
Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): Addresses dehydration.
Probiotic Lysates: Promote a healthy skin environment to encourage healing and fight bad bacteria.
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