Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It’s more common in women and people with lighter skin, but symptoms can be worse in men. Treatment can help with symptoms (redness on darker skin, will be harder detect)

The first signs of rosacea include

• redness (blushing) across your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin that comes and goes
• a burning or stinging feeling when using water or skincare products

Other symptoms can include:

• dry skin
• swelling, especially around the eyes
• yellow-orange patches on the skin
• sore eyelids or crusts around roots of eyelashes – this could be blepharitis
• thickened skin, mainly on the nose (usually appears after many years)

Triggers

It’s not known what causes rosacea, but some triggers can make symptoms worse. Common triggers for rosacea include:

• alcohol
• spicy foods
• cheese
• caffeine
• hot drinks
• aerobic exercise like running

Rosacea can look a lot like other conditions, such as:

• acne
• contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and other dermatitis types
• lupus
• keratosis pilaris

If you are not sure of the skin condition you have prior to using our products, please have this diagnosed by your doctor and/or see a dermatologist. Only after diagnosis can you make an informed decision on how you treat and manage your condition. ALWAYS seek medical advice.

If you are unsure about using our products, please consult your doctor first.

To find out more about Rosacea, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rosacea/