Have you been searching for the best natural treatment for rosacea?
If you answered Yes, then read on. Here are easy, simple, and PROVEN things you can do every day that will help reduce your rosacea naturally.
As a Rosacea patient you will know that it is very difficult to treat this disease with conventional medicine since the available options are not satisfactory. Long-term antibiotics can affect your immune system, and laser and light therapy are expensive and not totally effective. Steroid treatment can cause dependency and is NOT recommended
There has been more success with natural treatment for rosacea when followed correctly, as it is not plagued with unpleasant and damaging side effects to the body.
Rosacea in most people is characterized by flare-ups that come and go. These flare-ups or aggravated rosacea are caused by certain “triggers”
The most effective start to natural treatment is to LIMIT and avoid these triggers.
So before you know what to limit, you need to find out what causes your breakouts. Keep a diary that records what you have eaten or done that day and how your rosacea is doing. After a few weeks, you will see patterns appear and be able to identify what is causing your rosacea to worsen.
Rosacea triggers are different for different people. This is because they are all built differently.
There are some triggers that are more common in people with rosacea. You can look for them and see if they are your triggers. If so, there are some tips below that you can follow to avoid them.
#1 Natural Treatment or Rosacea
Reducing YOUR triggers
Climate
Sun exposure, hot weather, humidity, cold, and wind have been identified as triggers for flare-ups in some people with rosacea.
Here are some coping strategies you can use if this affects you
- Always protect your face from the sun: wear a hat and sunscreen. The higher the SPF, the better, but at least use 15. And use it year-round. Since sunscreen can also irritate the skin, it’s best to use one for children or ones found at the natural health store. It is also advisable to avoid the midday sun when it is most intense (from 10 am to 2 pm). If you are exposed to heat, be sure to keep your body temperature as low as possible by drinking ice water and staying in shaded areas with fans or air conditioning.
- Another great idea is to get a handheld fan that you can point at your face.
- In the cold you can protect your face by covering it with a scarf and a hat.
Stress
Stress and stressful situations are a very common reason for outbreaks. The good thing about this is that if you recognize that this is one of your triggers, you can use stress management to reduce your rosacea like
- Eat healthy and exercise moderately. When your body is fitter, it is easier to deal with stress. So give your body the nutrients it needs.
- Get a good night’s sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours. When you’re sleep deprived, your body releases stress hormones that make you feel stressed out over even minor things.
- Meditate if you can. Learn to quiet your mind so your body can repair and rejuvenate itself. In these days where noise is everywhere, your mind never has peace. In fact, most people in the modern world feel uncomfortable when there is silence and look for ways (TV, radio, telephone, etc.) to fill it. This never allows the mind to settle down and relax. It is in these quiet times that your mind is rejuvenated and repaired. This used to happen when we were asleep, but now that there are sounds everywhere, the brain is processing all these sounds and it doesn’t allow you to be as relaxed as possible. If you are serious about natural rosacea treatment, you will be serious about it.
- Use this visualization technique: Sit in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed and think of a very relaxing moment or scene that you remember. If you don’t have one then make one up. Think about this and imagine that you are in the scene feeling its peace and tranquility.
- Say the words “tranquility” and “serenity” throughout the day to allow the feeling of these words to pass through you. Your mind will think about the meaning of these words and give you these feelings.
- When you find yourself in times of stress or situations where it is not possible to stay relaxed, take a deep breath and count to 10. Realize that you have probably been through worse and survived. Therefore, you will survive again.
working out
Now this is quite a paradox. As everyone says, exercise is great for your body and your health. Yes it is, but when you overdo it or do it with enough intensity, you can create lactic acid in the body and also heat up your face.
The good news is that you can reduce acid and irritation by controlling your exercise.
- Exercise when it’s cooler during the day (so early mornings or early evenings are good)
- Exercise in shorter intervals more often throughout the day. It has been found that 2 fifteen minute workouts are as good as a half hour workout.
- If you’re exercising indoors, set up a fan or open a window to cool the room.
- Keep a damp towel or spray bottle of water so you can continue to cool your face and neck.
- Choose low-intensity exercises like walking or swimming and water aerobics as long as the chlorine doesn’t irritate your skin.
- Drink cold water to keep your body temperature down by drinking cold water and chewing on ice chips
Certain foods and drinks
Certain foods have been reported by people who have rosacea to cause irritation and aggravated flare-ups. Check if these are your triggers…
- Tea, coffee, and steaming beverages: If you must drink these, do so at a lower temperature and less often. Coffee also causes stress and dehydration in the body, both of which are very bad for people with
- Alcohol: try to reduce or eliminate it completely.
- Foods that are high in histamine or that cause your body to produce histamine. Histamine causes an allergic reaction that affects the face and eyes, so for rosacea sufferers, this can be a big problem. This doesn’t mean you should avoid these foods forever, just until your body balances out and can cope with some additional stress. Here is the list
Histamine-rich foods:
• Alcoholic beverages, especially beer and wine.
• anchovies
• Lawyers
• Cheeses, especially aged or fermented, such as Parmesan, blue and Roquefort.
• Homemade root beer and cider.
• Dried fruits such as apricots, dates, plums, figs and raisins (you may be able to eat these fruits without reaction if you wash them well).
• Eggplant
• Fermented foods, such as pickled or smoked meats, sauerkraut, etc.
• Mackerel
• Mushrooms
• Processed meats: sausages, hot dogs, salami, etc.
• Sardines
• Smoked fish: herring, sardines, etc.
• Sour cream, sour milk, buttermilk, yogurt, especially if it’s not fresh.
• Sour breads, such as whole wheat bread, coffee cakes, and other foods made with large amounts of yeast.
• Spinach, tomatoes
• Vinegar or foods containing vinegar, such as mayonnaise, salad dressing, ketchup, hot sauce, pickles, pickled beets, relish, olives.
• Yogurt
Foods that release histamine:
• Alcohol
• Bananas
• Chocolate
• Eggs
• Fish
• Milk
• Papayas
• Pineapple
• Seafood
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes
If you need to eat foods that contain histamine, you can occasionally take an antihistamine 2 hours before a meal to reduce the effects.
Your skincare and bath routine
Your Bath and Skin Care Routine Can Really Trigger Your Rosacea
- Take control of your skin care products, such as astringents, soaps, perfumes, moisturizers, shaving creams, hair sprays and sunscreens.
- Stay away from ingredients that sting or burn like witch hazel, menthol, peppermint, eucalyptus oil, or clove oil
- Avoid hot water, hot tubs, and saunas. Take a lukewarm shower.
- Change your towels daily. Wash your towels (preferably with Clorox) to prevent the bacteria that cause adult acne from growing and spreading.
- Use natural mild soap. You can get them at natural health stores. Always dry your face, never rub your face.
- Don’t use razor blades on your face. Men should use an electric razor as it is gentler.