Rosacea

Some call it rosacea. It is also known as hormonal acne.  Rosacea is an inflammation of the superficial blood vessels, many times resulting in acne.  Rosacea is hereditary and dietary related.  Acidic foods, spicy favorites, dairy and red wine can make it worse. Rosacea acne, as it relates in later years, can be associated with change in hormones with menopause.  Not all women get this condition and it’s best treated with a light acne peel and vitamins A, retinyl palmitate, Vitamin C, Mag C (for taking down inflammation and assisting in the healing of lesions and dark spots) and niacinamide, an antibacterial, immune boosting healing property. The real issue—most acne has a hormonal component no matter your age. Rosacea should be treated with diet and also plenty of Magnesium Ascorbyl Phospate (MAP) to keep down inflammation.  Light, glycolic abrasion free cleansers are recommended for a daily regime no matter what the age or cause of the acne.  Regular light peels, such as Clinage’s glycolic peel kit works well and prevents new lesions from forming. It also helps to remove the top, dead layer which clogs pores. The best news? Glycolic peels have the capacity to fill in acne scars with your own collagen and correct the pigmentation after inflammation.  Stress plays a big part in all acne at any age.  Meditation and yoga are helpful as well as a diet rich in antioxidant fruits and vegetables.  Remember, the more pigmented and colorful the better. Spinach, dark green and red peppers, broccoli and dark berries are also high in Vitamin A. And don’t forget to eat your carrots. Acne is chronic and not curable but it certainly is clearable and controllable with the right treatments. Until next time……