The right rosacea treatment depends on the severity, the type, the sub-type or variant, as well as the cause.
While only your dermatologist can determine which type you have or the possible cause, here are some suggestions that work for most people.
Protect your skin, especially your face from the sun.
While sun exposure would not cause rosacea in a person that was not susceptible to it, 81% of surveyed sufferers said that sun exposure worsens redness.
The zones most commonly affected are on the face; the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin.
Using a good broad spectrum sun-block like zinc oxide could be beneficial, but staying in the shade or protecting the face from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat is the best suggestion.
Extremes in temperature are known to be triggers.
So, simply the heat of the sun could be the problem and not just the UV rays that cause sunburn and wrinkling.
Avoid alcohol, spicy foods and heated beverages.
52, 45, and 36% of sufferers report that those things trigger redness.
The more episodes of redness that a person experiences, the more likely it is that the tiny blood vessels will become broken and damaged, which could make the discoloration permanent.
Use mild hypoallergenic of non-allergenic skincare products and cosmetics.
Over 41% of sufferers said that skincare products had negatively affected their condition.
27% said that some cosmetics were a problem.
On the other hand, a good skincare product could be an effective rosacea treatment.
Inflammation and irritation are involved in the condition.
Compounds with natural anti-inflammatory can soothe irritation, reduce inflammation and reduce redness.
Functional Keratin, Witch hazel and Shea butter are three natural cosmetic ingredients with anti-inflammatory activity.
You can find those ingredients in some of the better daytime and nighttime moisturizers for men and women.
Avoid strong cleansers and exfoliants.
Use the mildest daily cleanser available and only wash areas that are truly dirty.
Avoid scrubbing with your washcloth or sponge.
To clean out the pores and reduce the risk of blemishes if you are prone to them, you can use a deep cleansing mask on an occasional basis.
The better ones contain Functional Keratin, so the mask could serve a dual purpose as a rosacea treatment, too.