SKIN & CARE

Rosacea & Redness

A common skin condition that causes blushing/ flushing and visible blood vessels (“red veins”) on the skin. 

The cause of rosacea is unknown.

It is associated with abnormalities of the blood vessels (vascular system), an overactive immune system, genetics, environment or a combination of these factors.

It is not caused by poor hygiene and it is not contagious.

Sensitive skin occurs in some people due to genetic differences in the normal protective skin barrier or skin irritation so severe it becomes inflamed. Some people are naturally born with sensitive skin but anyone can experience sensitive skin if their skin is exposed to irritants or allergens that trigger inflammation.

Rosacea

Signs & Symptoms

  • Facial blushing/ flushing (redness)
  • Visible veins (“spider veins” / “red veins”)
  • Swollen bumps – people with rosacea can develop pimples that resemble acne. These bumps sometimes contain pus
  • Burning sensation over affect ed area
  • Enlarged nose – rosacea can thicken the skin on the nose over time, causing the nose to appear bulbous (rhinophyma)

Trigger Factors

  • Hot drinks and spicy foods
  • Alcohol intake
  • Stress
  • Medications that cause blood vessels to dilate, including some blood pressure drugs
  • Certain cosmetic, skin or  hair care products

Types of Rosacea

Rosacea & Redness Solutions

Treatment for rosacea focuses on controlling the signs and symptoms. This requires a combination of good skin care and prescription drugs if necessary.

Protection

  • Stay out of the sun. UV rays can increase inflammation and redness, possibly leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

* TIP: always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on a daily basis and re-apply if under prolonged sun exposure

Search: SPF 45
Search: Olive+ Peptide Serum

Prevention

  • Identify the trigger factors and avoid
  • Certain oral medications can aid with the signs and symptoms
  • Stay out of the sun. UV rays can increase inflammation and redness, possibly leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

* TIP: always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on a daily basis and re-apply if under prolonged sun exposure

Search: SPF 45
Search: Olive+ Peptide Serum

  • Identify the trigger factors and avoid
  • Certain oral medications can aid with the signs and symptoms

Sensitive Skin

Signs & Symptoms

  • Red, swollen and itchy skin
  • Skin redness that presents with or without swelling
  • Skin that stings or burn 
  • Rashes or hives

Some people are naturally born with sensitive skin but anyone can experience sensitive skin if skin is exposed to irritants or allergens that triggers inflammation

Causes

  • Irritant contact dermatitis → most common form of sensitive skin resulting in a nonspecific rash forming after exposure to an irritating chemical or any physical agent that damages the skin’s protective outer layer
  • Allergic contact dermatitis → an allergic or immune reaction to an irritating chemical, allergen or other substance 
  • Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis → a chronic condition, which can flare up periodically in which skin becomes rough and inflamed

Triggers

Solutions

Treatment for sensitive skin focuses on identifying and preventing triggers.

  • Stay out of the sun. UV rays can increase inflammation and redness, possibly leading to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

    Search: SPF 45
    Search: Olive+ Peptide Serum

* TIP: always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on a daily basis and re-apply if under prolonged sun exposure

  • Identify the trigger factors and avoid
  • Certain oral medications can aid with the signs and symptoms

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