What is it?

Rosacea is commonly mistaken for acne, eczema or an allergic skin reaction. It affects up to 20% of the population so is quite a common skin condition. The cheeks and sometimes nose become flushed with redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes bumps, pustules, or dry & flaky skin.

Causes & Triggers of Rosacea:

• Face mites (Demodex) – live, in-hair follicles
• Digestive dysfunction
• Dysbiosis in the gut (SIBO – small intestinal bacteria overgrowth)
• Diet – hot spicy foods, allergies
• Incorrect skincare -Topical skin products
• Stress
• Overheating sun, excessive exercise

In-clinic Skin Treatments:

• LED treatments to strengthen the skin and kill bacteria
• Customised In-clinic masks
• Skin Needling (once the skin has been prepared)
• IPL laser treatment

and

• Naturopathic Care – Identify the driving underlying cause of the rosacea and treat any dysbiosis in the gut
• Prescribed Home Care – feeding your skin vitamins and managing bacteria daily as well as weekly home treatments are key.
• UV Protection – SPF both cream-based and zinc powder ( Jane Iredale)

Foods to Include:

• Nutrient-dense fruit and vegetables
• Omega 3 - Wild-caught fish
• Turmeric
• Blueberries
• Supplements: Omega 3, Vitamin C, B12, B’s, D & Zinc

Foods to Avoid:

• Refined sugars
• Processed foods & carbohydrates
• Saturated fats (fried foods)
• Capsicum, tomatoes, citrus
• Coffee
• Alcohol
• Hot/spicy foods

 

Of course, the highly trained skin therapists at SANCTUM SKIN + HEALTH + BEAUTY in Albert Park can help manage your rosacea and, if you really want to get to the bottom of it, our in-house Naturopath, Tanja, is available for an in-depth consultation. Help is not far away - more information about Tanja can be found here.

Book an Advanced Skin Consultation now.