Five Skincare Cheats to Manage Rosacea | Dr Sam in the City

5 Simple Skincare Cheats To Improve Your Rosacea Here are some ways to calm troubled waters with good skincare choices. 1. Cleanse with care. “Everything burns” patients frequently say, when it comes to skincare. So do use gentle non-foaming cleansers containing synthetic detergents, which are labelled fragrance-free (as opposed to unscented). Pat skin dry, use tepid (not hot) water – and don’t rub. Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser or La Roche Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser. 2. Ditch counter-productive habits. This means physical exfoliation is to be avoided. Like, totally avoided. I even recommend skipping using a face cloth. Also skip products with a questionable benefit that frequently do harm, like astringent toners – avoid anything with alcohol or witch hazel in it. 3. Moisturise but don’t antagonize. Water-based moisturisers work best and f you’re also prone to acne blemishes (common conditions commonly overlap) stick to non-comedogenic products, from brands like Cetaphil and Avene. Try: Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion or Cream , Avene Recovery Cream, la Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra. 4. Don’t skip on UV protection Physical sunscreen tends to be better tolerated and less irritating than chemical sunscreens; applying moisturiser beforehand facilitates smooth application without annoying pilling, where little white bits come off…and allow time for it to dry before putting on make-up. Neostrata Sheer Physical Protection SPDF50 or Jan Marini Physical Protectant SPF 30 are