(Part 2) Top products from r/Rosacea

Okay, brace yourself lmao.

I have an odd wheat allergy/intolerance (not sure what to call it but it's called WDEIA if you're interested). I was very lazy with it and it made things a lot worse regarding flare ups/blushing etc. The first step was cut out/cut down on wheat, shitty fried foods and dairy. I feel combating inflammation from the inside first was a massive step forward.

As for skin care products these are the ones I swear by (personal preference). I'm a red head white scottish guy so my skin is sensitive as hell but also tough as hell.

Naissance Witch Hazel (Not sure if this is an ideal "cleanser" for all or at all but it has worked for me, it does a better job than any standard face washes have done for me.)

Lacura Healthy Glow Toner 5% Glycolic Acid (this stuff is a clone of Pixi Beauty Glow and seems to stand up pretty well to it, Amazon sell it for £15.99 but it's only £3.99 in Aldi and it never seems to be in stock unless you're lucky. Apparently they do beauty events a lot so keep an eye out for that.)

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (A great anti inflammatory for the skin, Niacin is a B vitamin so it's key to get this any way you can.)

Cliganic Cold Pressed Jojoba Oil (Most moisturisers I found were loaded with alcohols I was trying to avoid as much as possible and the good ones were kinda expensive (not always the worst thing but I was strapped at the time). This is really nice stuff. It's hypoallergenic, antibacterial and a source of Vitamin E which could help with scarring etc.)

I also use The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution occasionally. I used it a bit too much before and it seemed to make my skin very stripped and irritated but after dialing it back it has become a good addition.

I basically just wash my face with water in the shower (not too hot or you'll be a tomato). I apply the WH first then the toner with cotton pads, letting it dry off in between. Next comes TO Niacinamide, a small bit goes a long way as it can pill when applying things over it. Lastly I'll put a few drops of the jojoba oil on once the Niacinamide has dried in a bit. A FEW DROPS is key here, the coverage is insane. You'll end up looking hilarious if you put too much on, it's not a pleasant look or feeling with a big greasy face.

I do this once in the morning and once at night. I'll use the peeling solution when I feel it's necessary, once a fortnight usually.

Hope that helps or offers something, sorry it's so long winded. It's better to have info and reasons over a vague post in my eyes.

As a woman who finds my daily cover-the-redness routine infuriating, I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to deal with makeup as a man


I've also used the Clinique yellow-toned powder, and it provides very light coverage. As a pale-olive person, I find it helpful in sliiightly evening my skintone, but I'm not sure if it would be too white or just translucent/less effective on a darker skin tone


If you try it and find you need more redness coverage over a small area like a blemish, then you could apply a dot of a concealer (good brands include Makeup Forever, Dermablend, and Tarte) and tap a bit of the powder over it to set it in place


If you find you need redness coverage over a larger area, you may want to try a light applicable of a buildable powder foundation, like this one, OVER the Clinique powder. I like that particular powder because it doesn't look "powdery" and comes in a nice range of shades in neutral undertones that will counteract redness. I have to work kind of hard to build it up to full coverage with this fluffy brush, and it's only then that you can really identify that I'm wearing makeup. I'm sure a light layer over the Clinique would be undetectable. You could even spritz your face with a spray bottle of water (or this if you feel fancy) to help the powder melt into your skin and look less matte


Finally, wearing a primer-like sunscreen can help these products adhere to your skin better and wear more naturally. I like Bare Minerals SPF 50 because it doesn't have a white cast and is loaded with rosacea-friendly zinc. I think it helps my redness/acne a lot. Replenix Sheer Physical SPF 50 (untinted but no white cast), [Cotz Face SPF 40](https://www.amazon.com/Cotz-Face-Natural-Skin-Ounce/dp/B0073P01RC/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1484781631&sr=8-1&keywords=cotz%2Bface%2Bsunscreen&th=1] (tinted), and Elta MD UV Physical(tinted) are other rosacea-approved options

For sure. A lot of people have luck with the CeraVe moisturizing cream, this product works for me and I have dry sensitive skin. A lot of people also recommend Vanicream moisturizer (I personally have not used, but I see a lot of people on here recommending it). These are both supposedly basic and calming products to repair the moisture barrier. They are also not super expensive which is nice.

Right now I am using the Purito centella unscented sunscreen as my daily moisturizer. It is very very moisturizing and my sensitive skin likes it. During night I am using the Purito green cream. Both these products contain centella asiatica which is supposed to decrease redness.

EDIT: Another gentle moisturizer I've read that people recommend on here and r/SkincareAddiction is Cosx ceramide comfort cream.

EDIT2: If you are just starting out with a skincare routine, you should really go check out the bountiful resources at r/SkincareAddiction. For example go on the right hand panel and they have a lot of stuff. Check out the HG (holy grail) threads for moisturizers, etc. They have a whole wiki devoted to

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Wow, that is interesting. Well, I hope the Accutane goes well.

Some other tips for you:
- Try taking MSM powder (mixed in with water, work your way up to 15g daily, stop taking at least 8 hours before bed). It really helps me. It shouldn't be an issue with Accutane.
- Take a Zinc supplement if you aren't already (use Labdoor to find a good one).
- Avoid the sun as much as possible. I drive with a visor on. Literally this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073WB185T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Since you're avoiding the sun, you'll need a good vitamin D supplement. I take this with my salads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BVIALG
- Use this website to make sure whatever moisturizer/skin products you're using are safe by entering the ingredient list in and having it analyze them: http://www.cosdna.com/eng/ingredients.php
- Use this cleanser; it works wonders for me: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Pure-Castile-Liquid-Soap/dp/B000HJXQ9G

Good luck. :)

Almost everything I use now is cheap and over the counter. I totally feel you on this. As much as I'd love to, I simply can't shell out an arm and a leg for a product hoping it will solve my problems. To start with, you should check out the brand called The Ordinary, if you haven't already. Their products are super cheap and highly effective. They exist to "bring to market effective, more familiar technologies at honorable prices."

Here's what I use in my routine that successfully keeps my rosacea at bay:

AM:

- Bioclarity face wash - $9.95

- Cos De BAHA azelaic acid serum - $12.75

- The Ordinary's squalene oil - $6.08

PM:

- Bioclarity face wash - $9.95

- The Ordinary's squalene oil - $6.08

- Durvet ivermectin paste - $6.59

- Weleda skinfood - $11.39

As a guy, makeup is an option. I use this and this. Its a green tinted primer and a liquid mineral foundation.

This is not for everyone. I wash my face twice a day, and use cetaphil, and aloe gel. It helps quite a bit in my opinion, but there are no good cures. I am also going to try adding MSM to my supplements but who knows. I've accepted that I may never be able to "cure", so I do the best to manage.

In that vein, makeup has helped with my self image quite possibly more than I could have imagined. If I had known what I know now (at 25) I would've started learning at 15. If you do it right, nobody ever knows. I've had one person in 2-3 years ask if I was wearing makeup (it was at a baseball game) and I just said I put on sunscreen. Nobody expects men to wear it, so it's never noticed. Just remember, LESS is MORE.

I don't know that it really helps. I find that it is not especially moisturizing by itself. You have to apply it twice a day for a couple of months, so you will need a lot of plants.

There are rosacea safe products that have aloe in them. Or maybe get aloe vera gel that is safe for sunburns. I use Fruit of the Earth on my body in the summer https://www.amazon.com/Fruit-Earth-Aloe-Vera-100/dp/B000052YM0?th=1

You might be able to drink it and calm inflammation that way. If you do go with George's, it has almost no taste. https://www.amazon.com/Georges-Aloe-Vera-Drink-Ounce/dp/B00014EWUO/ref=pd_sim_121_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00014EWUO&pd_rd_r=T05CFD6V200RFGWPJM78&pd_rd_w=Rkbp3&pd_rd_wg=7FRDG&refRID=T05CFD6V200RFGWPJM78&th=1

The UV elements has a darker and more yellow/orangish tint, while the UV physical has a lighter tint which is more pinkish. I am not sure about the other tinted ones. It might be worth sending them an email and asking if there is any way to get samples.

I know that Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are considered the best filters for rosacea, but I couldn't find any sunscreens with these that I liked, so I've been using the Purito Centella green level unscented sunscreen, which goes on transparent and hasn't irritated my skin yet, even though most chemical filters do.

To "hide" it implies concealing it. Concealing implies adding a product over it. That is makeup lol. Do you consider this makeup? It is green tinted and can also provide redness relief.

Yes to: Oatmeal (specifically colloidal oatmeal- Dr. Dray has a good video on this), Niacinamide, Green tea, Chamomile and Raw honey.

No to: Coconut oil and Lavender essential oil - these really aren't good for sensitive facial skin!

Don't have much experience with the others.

My new favorite skincare thing is making a mask with 1 tsp Aveeno colloidal oatmeal (https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Soothing-Treatment-Itchy-Irritated/dp/B000UEAARO), 1 tsp raw honey, and 1 tsp yogurt. I've seen a lot of people on this sub make a similar mask.

Edit: So it looks like I purchased my first container of MSM on April 6th of last year. :)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NPKFCA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I've had a very similar problem. Tried all types of lotions but face is flaky and dry in a few hours. Ive found improvement with a hyaluronic moisturizer as a base and then when dry put a light lotion over it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019W5EUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i5O3Ab8EPCBEA

Lol magic water. The ingredients are literally listed as: water. They're selling you their tap water at the factory and even admitting as much in the product description. That's some expensive placebo right there, and is almost impressively ballsy.

La Roche claims the Selenium might be beneficial without citing any evidence, but the US Environmental Protection Agency actually considers Selenium a pollutant and even moved to further limit the allowed content in drinking water in 2016: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-06/documents/se_2016_fact_sheet_final.pdf

It's literally overpriced polluted water. 😂

yeah I read that Niacin is the bad one but this one says its Niacin as Niacinamide.

Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Niacinamide-Capsules-100-Count/dp/B000OSUDJQ

I actually ordered zinc that had copper in it too. I got 30mg of zinc with 2mg of copper. What dosage did she recommend for you?

Stridex. I personally use the green one because it's not as strong. Get it at WalMart, it's only $3. It will really help with the comedones.

This is the one I ordered. If you do a rosacea search on the product page, a few people say that it's helped.
https://www.amazon.com/KOSE-SOFTYMO-Speedy-Cleansing-230ml/dp/B000V2FBAQ
So far I've only used it once and nothing terrible happened, I'm slightly nervous that it's mineral oil though.

I don't know if I'm fragrance-sensitive. I've really only used the Cerave for so long that I haven't experimented much. But that's a good point...I'll only try fragrance-free sunscreens from now on, just in case.

What are AB sunscreens?

I tried this La Roche Posay a few weeks ago (as you say, it seemed to be very highly recommended). It made me a little itchy after a few hours, but didn't really cause a flare. I ended up returning it, though, because I didn't like the way it made my skin feel kind of tight/chalky after a few hours (I guess that explains why it was itchy).
https://www.amazon.com/Anthelios-Ultra-Sunscreen-Antioxidant-Resistant/dp/B002CML1XE/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1525886425&sr=1-2&keywords=la+roche+posay+anthelios+60

https://www.amazon.com/Vanicream-Sunscreen-Sensitive-Skin-4-Ounce/dp/B000ZJ2842

Its that one but I just tried to find it and it's out of stock everywhere! One website said they have a problem with their supplier and won't have anymore until the fall :( :( :( I'll stop recommending it to everyone, thats so sad!