Skin School: Routine Finder: Rosacea

Routine Finder

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic but common skin condition that can affect anyone but mostly affects middle aged women with fair skin. Rosacea can appear on the skin as redness similar to that of sunburn. Rosacea is complex in its signs and symptoms and can be accompanied with very dry rough skin or oily skin which too can still show signs of dry and rough skin. As the condition increases and dependent on the type of rosacea present, visible enlarged vessels appear on the surface of the skin and can be accompanied by white pustules and swollen red bumps. These are primarily located in what is referred to as a butterfly pattern on the cheeks, chin and forehead. Extreme cases of rosacea can cause the skin to swell, thicken and create scar tissue or in the most extreme of cases a condition referred to as rhinophyma aka strawberry nose which primarily effects men

There are four known types of rosacea however more than one type can be experienced at any given time. There is no known cure as yet, but the physical symptoms can be significantly reduced and somewhat controlled by high grade cosmeceutical skincare products and medical grade treatments as well as wholesome diet and lifestyle choices.

Recommended base range:

Cleanser – Cleansing Gel or Cleansing Oil (dry/very dry skin)
Moisturiser – Moisture 1 or 2
Sun Protection – Choose from the Barrier Protect range

Treatment products:

Exfoliator 2 serum
Vitamin B+

Additional treatment products:

A qualified skin therapist should be consulted first prior to moving on to any further active skincare products from the TDC range.

Full Range of Recommended Products:

Cleanser
Cleansing Oil
Moisturiser 1 or 2
Barrier Protect 1 or 2
Exfoliating Serum 2
Vitamin A.5% or Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin B or B+
Vitamin Me
Peel 2
Detox mask

Below is an example of the orders you would apply any of the recommended products for rosacea. If you do not have one of the suggested products just skip that step and move on to the next suggested product in the routine

AM / Morning Routine

Cleanser or Cleansing Oil
Exfoliating Serum 2 (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin A.5% or Vitamin A 1% (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin B or B+ (AM and/or PM)
Vitamin Me
Moisturiser 1 or 2 (AM and/or PM)
Barrier Protect 1 or 2

PM / Evening Routine

Cleanser or Cleansing Oil
Exfoliating Serum 1 or 2 (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin A.5% or Vitamin A 1% (AM and/or PM depending on skin sensitivity level and or preference)
Vitamin B+ (AM and/or PM)
Vitamin C (AM and/or PM)
Moisturiser 1 or 2 (AM and/or PM)
Barrier Protect 1
If you find your skin feels slightly dehydrated or dry you can use the Recovery Balm+ here

Weekly / Fortnightly Treatment