Tips for Managing Rosacea During Menopause:
Gentle Skincare Routine: Opt for gentle, fragrance-free cleansers and moisturisers suitable for sensitive skin. Avoid harsh exfoliants and alcohol-based products, as they can aggravate rosacea symptoms. In our Alsager skin clinic we have many solutions available to you and I am outlining those below for you.
Sun Protection: Protect your skin from UV radiation by wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. Choose mineral-based sunscreens containing zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which are less likely to irritate sensitive skin.
Temperature Control: Manage hot flushes and minimise heat exposure by staying in cool environments and dressing in layers. Use cold compresses or mists to soothe flushing and reduce inflammation.
Stress Management: Practice stress-reducing techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to minimise the impact of emotional stress on rosacea symptoms. Stress management can help regulate cortisol levels, which can contribute to flare-ups.
Dietary Modifications: Identify and avoid trigger foods that exacerbate rosacea symptoms, such as spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, and histamine-rich foods. Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, and omega-3 fatty acids to support skin health.
Keep a Symptom Diary: Track your rosacea triggers and symptoms to identify patterns and make informed lifestyle adjustments. Note environmental factors, dietary choices, skincare products, and stress levels that correlate with flare-ups.
Navigating rosacea during menopause can be challenging, but with the right knowledge and strategies, it's possible to manage symptoms effectively and improve quality of life.
By prioritising gentle skincare, sun protection, stress management, and obtaining treatments and products from a skin expert means you can embrace your skin with confidence during this transformative phase of life.
Treatments at The Renew Skin Clinic
Treating Rosacea can be painfree with the range of treatments I carry out;
LED light therapy, IPL Photo Facial and if your skin is bumpy / congested but not inflamed, I can offer a sensitive
PH peel courtesty of Medik8.
You don’t have to suffer at this time of life with these gentle and non invasive skin treatments. If you’ve any questions,
please get in touch.
At home Products I recommend;
The Dermaviduals Milk Cleanser is great because it doesn’t contain any emulsifiers which strip natural oils and cause skin to become dry and aggravated.
Plus no essential oils and fragrance. Use morning and night for a gentle cleanse which you can use with a face cloth or simply with water.
If you’d like to use a moisturiser that doesn’t aggravate the skin, I can highly recommend the new Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream™ is great because of the pre biotics.
Expertly designed to support every aspect of your skin’s health, Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream delivers 100 hours of moisturisation* alongside clinically proven skin barrier and microbiome support.
Lightweight yet intensely hydrating, the formula provides an optimised blend of moisturisation heroes including multi-weight hyaluronic acid and a unique, barrier-supporting prebiotic peptide to help improve skin health in just 1 hour.*
Use morning and/or evening for replenished, supple and glowing (but never greasy) skin. Also available in a recyclable refill pod.
If you’re looking to introduce a retinol into your regime then Medik8 Bakichiol Peptides is a a gentle retinol alternative for a rosacea skin which can smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving overall skin texture and tone with this plant-based vitamin A (retinol) alternative.
Harnessing the clinically proven but gentle power of 1.25% bakuchiol (pronounced 'bak-oo-chi-ol'), Bakuchiol Peptides is the perfect age-defying option for those who can't use retinol (e.g. during pregnancy or while nursing).
This lightweight and calming serum works to deliver a visibly smoother, plumper, and youthful-looking complexion that's more even in tone and texture.
Plus, another of Medik8's innovative stability systems ensures the formula remains potent and effective until the very last drop.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO CHAT ABOUT YOUR SKIN CONCERNS IN MORE DETAIL - PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
Of course, I am here to help you with all your skin concerns and issues and if you'd like to book a consultation then
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Take care
Vicky x
