UNDERSTANDING ROSACEA AND HOW WE CAN HELP

April is Rosacea Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to shine a light on this common but often misunderstood skin condition. If you’re someone who regularly deals with redness, flushing, sensitivity, pimples or visible blood vessels on your face, you may be one of the many people living with rosacea.

Although rosacea is a chronic condition, the good news is that there are ways to manage and calm flare-ups through gentle skincare, soothing treatments, and understanding your individual triggers.

So What Is Rosacea?

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that typically affects the mid face (cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin). It often presents as persistent redness, visible capillaries, and, in some cases, red bumps or pustules. It can also cause a burning or stinging sensation and, over time, lead to thickening of the skin if left untreated. It tends to flare up in cycles, with periods of sensitivity followed by calm, especially when exposed to certain triggers.

Common rosacea triggers include:

• Sun exposure

• Hot drinks or spicy foods

• Alcohol (especially red wine)

• Extreme temperatures

• Stress or anxiety

• Vigorous exercise

• Harsh skincare ingredients or exfoliants

Identifying your personal triggers is a key step in managing rosacea, but so is supporting your skin with the right care and treatments.

Skincare For Rosacea Prone Skin

When it comes to rosacea skincare, less is often more. Skincare should focus on calming inflammation, protecting the skin barrier, and avoiding ingredients that may cause irritation.

Some essentials for rosacea-prone skin include:

• A gentle, fragrance-free cleanser

• Moisturisers that help repair and strengthen the skin barrier

• Anti-inflammatory serums (look for ingredients like niacinamide, azelaic acid and ceramides)

• Broad-spectrum SPF (daily and year-round)

We also recommend avoiding exfoliants with strong acids or physical scrubs, as these can trigger or worsen redness.

Professional Treatments: Defence Facial

Our Defence Facial has been specially designed to support skin that’s reactive, sensitive, or prone to redness. It’s a calming, non-invasive treatment that focuses on:

• Reducing inflammation

• Hydrating the skin deeply

• Strengthening and repairing the skin barrier

It’s ideal for those who want to give their skin a reset in a soothing, gentle way. Click here for more information.

WOW Fusion: Targeted Relief for Redness and Sensitivity

WOW Fusion is a unique treatment that combines microneedling with tailored mesotherapy, allowing us to deliver calming, anti-inflammatory ingredients directly into the skin. For rosacea-prone skin, this can help with:

• Reducing redness and flushing

• Improving skin texture and tone

• Strengthening the capillaries

• Calming the skin from the inside out

It’s a fantastic option for those who want more targeted results with minimal downtime. For more information click here.

You’re not alone — and support is available

Living with rosacea can be frustrating, especially when flare-ups seem to appear out of nowhere. But the good news is, with the right support and a personalised approach to treatment and skincare, it is absolutely possible to reduce sensitivity, build resilience, and feel more confident in your skin.

If you’re unsure whether you have rosacea, or if you’re looking for expert guidance, we’d love to help.

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