среда, 5 января 2011 г.
Treating Rosacea
By Ananda Mahony
Many triggers can cause rosacea to flare up. Simple pleasures like a hot shower or sitting next to the heater in winter can cause increased redness, irritation and sensitivity of blood vessels. Wintertime often sees a worsening of flare ups.
Even during the winter months, rosacea can be managed effectively:
Zinc and Grape Seed support skin integrity and capillary health. While you can get zinc through your diet during times of stress, both physical and emotional the body has a greater need for nutrients. Stress burns up the body’s nutrients which is why any health condition tends to be worse during stressful periods. This is even more true with skin issues as the body channels nutrients go to the essential organs first (heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, brain) and lastly the skin.
Improve your circulation. Frequently rosacea sufferers have poor circulation in their hands and feed and ironically too much blood flow in their faces. The result of gentle exercise is both a reduction in stress and an increase in circulation with increased blood flow to the hands and feet but not necessarily the face. Strenuous exercise is not advisable as it may increase blood flow to the face so choose something gentle. Yoga and walking are generally suitable but any exercise that is gentle in nature and avoids getting too hot will be ideal.
Have shorter, warm showers instead of long, hot showers. Avoid getting hot water on your face, instead use a flannel to clear off makeup.
Minerel make is is preferable to liquid make up. Liquid makeup makes it harder for skin to breathe. Mineral makeup also provides better cover and has less additives such as fragrances which may irritate sensitive skin.
Leave the windows open or a fan on. Air flow will minimize the risk of overheating either from a stuffy room or heating.
Topically use a centella based gel. The herb centella has been shown to reduce blood vessel reactivity and increase vascular strength when applied locally to the area of the skin affected by rosacea.
Take some B vitamins to help support my nervous system and consider addressing any digestive issues. Low hydrochloric acid levels may be an underlying factor in both the initiation and progression of rosacea by may encourage the overgrowth of certain bacteria on the face. To work out what the cause a visit to a doctor or naturopath is advisable.
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Ananda Mahony ND is a naturopath and skin care specialist. Ananda owns a natural skin care store in Paddington, QLD. http://vitaleblog.org
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