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Many rosacea sufferers, particularly women, are on the lookout for the best makeup for rosacea. After all, your face is the first thing that people notice – and if you’re tired of people politely asking “are you well?” when you go out, then you might want to consider some of the options we will explore here.

What Is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a skin condition that has unaesthetic symptoms. It usually develops on the face skin, particularly on the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. The symptoms may vary from red spots, pimples, dilatation of vessels on the skin’s surface. These symptoms can worsen if your rosacea is ignored or doesn’t receive treatment. We all prefer our skin to have an even color, soft surface and glow. The great news is that even though you may have been diagnosed with rosacea you still can use an effective makeup to diminish these unwanted symptoms. So here are some secrets about the best makeup for rosacea.

Preparation

Hygiene is a must when dealing with rosacea, as tiny little mites that inhabit our facial skin and which can be particularly prevalent in rosacea sufferers, will aggravate your symptoms. So clean and hydrate your skin, with adequate skin products according to your issue and with gentle movements, before applying the makeup. Do not use sponges, as they might irritate your sensitive skin. The tools you use for makeup, like brushes, should have antibacterial properties too, to minimize any risk. Now, proceeding to the best makeup for rosacea, here are the things you should know to obtain best results:

Do not use too many products for your makeup. Loading the skin with too much cosmetics can have an adverse impact on the skin. Try instead to use multifunctional products, so you will get best results with fewer products. Always test the product on a non-affected skin area, like neck of arm, to ensure that you don’t get any unwanted reaction to the product’s composition.

Go for a greenish makeup base. Bases with a green tint are fantastic in evening the color shade of your skin, by minimalizing the red zones. Choose one with solar protection also. UVA and UVB protection will save you from the harming effects of the sun on your skin rosacea.

The foundation should be oil-free. Your sensitive skin does not need coverage of oily products. Also, matching the color of the foundation as much as possible with the color of your skin is a must. If you want to use a concealer, then this one should be maybe with one shade lighter than the skin.

Products with mineral composition should be on your list. Mineral products are well known for noncomedogenic properties, meaning it won’t clog your pores, leaving your skin the ability to breath. There are special mineral foundations, with a yellow tint, for reducing the red color. Eye shadows and blush powders are also as mineral alternatives. Although, it is advisable not to put on too much blush, as your skin already has the tendency of being reddish.

Eye makeup should always be gentle. There are types of rosacea that can affect the eyes too. But whatever the case might be, you should only use products that are approved by ophthalmologists. Opt for eyeliner and mascara that can be easily removed with warm water, without the need to rub and pull on your skin.

Lips should be almost natural. Since you already have a reddish skin complexion, your lips should be colored in soft and natural shades, close to your natural skin color. A strong color will only accentuate the redness of your skin tone.

Professional solutions for severe cases. If your rosacea symptoms are medium towards severe, there are specialized products that can cover these issues. Cover-corrective cosmetics, as they are called, have a great way of covering all skin problems and even the entire look. It means you will pay for it, but in return, your rosacea will look like it had never existed.

So there you have it – a few simple principles to guide you toward choosing the best makeup for rosacea. If you remember what to avoid and what to include, your rosacea symptoms can be hidden for a short while and your social life enhanced. But need we say it? Don’t focus on covering it up at the expense of discovering and eliminating the underlying cause. Good luck!

Lisa Eldridge Talks About the Best Makeup for Rosacea

On 27 August, 2013 it was reported in medicinenet.com that a new topical gel had been approved by the FDA, giving hope to millions of rosacea sufferers. The name of the new product is Mirvaso, containing the active ingredient, brimonodine tartrate. The rosacea gel is being manufactured by Galderma Laboratories, of Fort Worth, Texas and was approved following successful clinical trials with more than 550 patients.

Dr Mark Jackson of the University of Louisville, Kentucky, stated that the introduction of this new rosacea gel “marks a turning point in rosacea treatment.” Until now, physicians were only able to treat the bumps and pus filled pimply symptoms of rosacea while the facial redness that is its hallmark could only be treated with laser therapy. But this drug promises to provide a solution to the embarrassing red complexion that rosacea sufferers experience.

Rosacea is a chronic condition involving inflamed vascular vessels which among those who have it are closer to the surface of the face than they are with most people. Its cause is still unknown and since it is not life threatening, treatment options from the medical profession have been limited. Typical symptoms include a red flushed appearance on the cheeks and across the nose. Some sufferers experience pimply sores which are often mistaken for adult acne. In its more severe stages, it can produce a bulbous red nose with hardened scar tissue. Numerous rosacea triggers have been identified, including certain foods and beverages, changing weather conditions and emotional stress.

The approval of Mirvaso was also given the go ahead by the NHS in Britain and reported in the Daily Mail on 17 April 2014. Mirvaso’s effectiveness lies in its ability to restrict bloodflow to the upper layers of the skin. It is a clear gel which should be applied to the affected areas in pea sized amounts. It works within half an hour and is also effective for up to 12 hours. In the image below, you can see the difference this rosacea gel makes within just a few hours after application.

Rosacea is often discounted as rosy cheeks or blushing – and other symptoms are sometimes confused with acne or other health related conditions. Either way, it is embarrassing for the person experiencing it and can leave the sufferer with psychological and self-esteem problems. Reports have even been received of sufferers committing suicide. Apparently the active ingredient, briminodine tartrate, has been safely used for some time in eye drops.

If you’ve been diagnosed with rosacea and you’re not into pharmaceutical solutions like the rosacea gel outlined in the above article, there are a number of natural remedies which you may like to consider. We explore these on other Rosacea-Skin-Care.com pages.