1. Keep your skin calm
This time of year is treacherous for sensitive skins. We are finding more and more people suffering from sensitivity related issues, and so when it comes to avoiding a rosacea flare-up in cold weather, there are a few things to consider to calm your complexion.
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Gentle and soothing skincare: milk cleansers are a great way to cleanse as they will give the skin a deep clean without disturbing the balance of the skin
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Calming and soothing ingredients: Soothing and calming ingredients such as arnica, aloe and white or green tea leaf extract are all good for skin prone to rosacea
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Light, soothing textures: Choose moisturising creams with relipidating agents and ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to hydrate and protect the skin
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Mineral make-up: Mineral make-up is best for skin prone to rosacea, as it is purer and doesn’t penetrate the skin.
2. Avoid irritating the skin
Our skin changes from week to week, and even day to day, and sometimes we have blemishes and congestion caused by hormones or stress, sometimes our skin looks a bit tired or puffy.
Now we’ve explored what to look for, there are a few things that I advise avoiding if you want to steer clear of flare ups. In general, these are anything that could irritate your skin or cause a reaction either from having a rough contact with the surface of the skin, or by irritating from the inside.
Cleansing wipes: even if your skin is not sensitive, cleansing wipes tends to scratch the surface of the skin and don’t actually clean or nourish your face, so are never a good idea, but especially if you are sensitive!
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Face brush machines: These can cause broken capillaries and irritation. If you really can’t live without yours, it’s best to opt for a silicone brush head, use it once or twice weekly and wash it after every use to prevent bacteria build up.
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Harsh chemicals: Less is more, and the purer the ingredients the better. That’s why Biologique Recherche serums are particularly brilliant because they are powerful yet pure. Some of us like to wear SPF in the winter, and we recommend using a UV protection with physical filters (rather than chemical), such as the Biologique Recherche SPF range.
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Exfoliants with beads/scrubs: Scrubs and beads can be harsh on the skin, and sensitise it too much, instead use the Lotion P50W (more on that later).
3. You are what you eat
One of the things you rarely hear discussed in skincare articles, that is really important to the overall health and wellbeing. It makes a huge difference to the levels of antioxidants in your body and your overall wellbeing. Now, we’re not saying to cut out everything you love (we all enjoy a glass of wine every now and again!) but make sure you have a balance, and pack those anti-inflammatory foods in your diet.
Spicy foods, alcohol, fried and processed foods can all cause inflammation, those with anti-inflammatory properties include leafy greens, green tea, turmeric, dark chocolate, fruits nuts and fatty fish.
