Factors For Ruddy or Pre-Rosacea Skin: Stress,diet, hormone levels, pregnancy, birth control pills, certain cosmetics, humidity and hot weather. Although no scientific research has been performed on rosacea and heredity, there is evidence that suggests rosacea may be inherited. Nearly 40 percent of rosacea patients surveyed by the National Rosacea Society said they could name a relative who had similar symptoms.

In addition, there are strong signs that ethnicity is a factor in one's potential to develop rosacea or pre-rosacea. In a separate survey by the Society, 33 percent of respondents reported having at least one parent of Irish heritage, and 27 percent had a parent of English descent. Other ethnic groups with elevated rates of rosacea, compared with the U.S. population as a whole, included individuals of Scandinavian, Scottish, Welsh or eastern European descent.

Excessively Red or Rosacea Prone Skin Loves: Gentle and regular exfoliation and with cooling treatments to bring down the redness and enhance normal, steady blood circulation in the facial area. Daily cleansing and cooling with super gentle products. Light moisturizing with our special Soothe & Sofn Serum with Rose Otto and Frankincense Select Co2 designed to sheild this delicate skin from harsh environmental factors that may cause flare ups. And our Sprits offers protection from sun, wind, salt spray and other environmental damage.

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Rosacea Triggers: In addition to medical therapy, rosacea patients can improve their chances of maintaining remission by identifying and avoiding lifestyle and environmental factors that may trigger flare-ups or aggravate their individual conditions. Identifying these factors is an individual process, however, because what causes a flare-up for one person may have no effect on another. Below is a list of common rosacea trigger factors that may affect various individuals. The first was compiled from patient histories, and the second lists results of a patient survey by the National Rosacea Society.

Look at this list of Rosacea Triggers. It becomes pretty clear. Stay out of harsh anything ... emotional upheaval, food and weather. Stay cool. Be moderate. Boring but effective.

Take control of your rosacea and improve your chances of maintaining remission! Choose gentle, natural skin care. Make lifestyle choices that won't trigger flare-ups. While the list of potential rosacea triggers in various individuals may be endless, a survey of 1,066 rosacea patients found that the most common factors included the following: The list may not include everything that may cause a flare-up, but they may be helpful in determining one's own trigger factors. Rosacea patients are encouraged to keep a diary of daily activities or events and so you can correlate them to any flare-ups you may experience.

Rosacea Triggers Survey: While the list of potential rosacea triggers in various individuals may be endless, a survey of 1,066 rosacea patients found that the most common factors included the following:

If you would like to learn more abourt Pre-Rosacea, Adult Rosacea or Rosacea in general, it's causese and treatments, please contact rosacea.org or about-rosacea.com. They are a wonderful organizations with many helpful support systems. You can trust them and their wise, time-tested advice.

YOU HAVE DRY, DELICATE SKIN IF YOUR SKIN IS...

...lacking moisture, feels tight or looks flaky.
...showing visible signs of aging such as wrinkles or fine lines.
...showing clear signs of sun damage.
...severly affected by enviromental factors such as harsh winds.
...reacts to harsh soaps or products.
...often quite rosy, ruddy or reddish on the cheek area and across the nose.
... prone to rosacea.

Factors for dry skin: Infrequent care, history of sun bathing, neglect, extreme weight loss, smoking, medications, illness, heavy exposure to sun, salt water and winds. Most men and women over 50 have dry skin.
Dry Skin Loves: Regular exfoliation, at least three times a week, to remove all dead, dry skin cells. That ensures that only fresh, new skin that is being cleansed and moisturized. Daily cleansing with super gentle products. Non-stop, 24.7 moisturizing with medium to heavy creams that are low in water content and high in skin loving oils and serums. Protection from sun, wind, salt spray and other environmental damage.

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YOU HAVE OILY, ACNE-PRONE SKIN IF YOUR SKIN IS...

...Prone To Breakouts, blackheads or blemishes on your face, chest or back...at any age. Oily skin may or may have large pores.
...Often Excessively Rosy, Ruddy Or Reddish on the cheek area and across the nose.
... Excessively Oily To The Touch. Because of the hormonal shifts of adolescence, oily skin is common in teenagers, but it can occur at any age. In general, skin tends to become dryer with age. The flow of sebum or oil increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age. During pregnancy and menopause, hormonal imbalances can also upset the oil balance and increase the activity of sebaceous glands. The great advantage of oily skin is that it ages at a slower rate than other skin types!
...Fresh oil production shows on your skin with three hours of washing. Oily skin needs special cleansing with plenty of hot water and soap to prevent the pores from being clogged. Avoid harsh products that strip your skin of oil and encourage flakiness. They can cause a reaction known as reactive seborrhoea, where the oil glands work overtime to compensate for the loss of natural oils.
... Excessively Waxy Indicating A Build-Up Of Sebum. Exfoliation is great. Stripping is bad. Avoid skincare products that leave your skin feeling taut and dehydrated. They cause the upper layers of the skin to shrink. This restricts oil flow through the pores leading to blockages and breakouts.

Factors For Oily Skin: Heredity, diet, hormone levels, pregnancy, birth control pills, certain cosmetics, humidity and hot weather.
Oily Skin Loves: Regular exfoliation and manual microdermabrasion treatments to remove all dead, dry skin cells. That ensures that only fresh, new skin that is being cleansed and moisturized. Daily cleansing with super gentle products. Light moisturizing with super light lotions that are high in water content with effective amounts of skin loving fatty acids (plant oils) and serums. Protection from sun, wind, salt spray and other environmental damage.

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YOU HAVE COMBINATION SKIN IF YOUR SKIN IS...

...a combination of both oily and dry skin. There is a greasy center panel consisting of nose, forehead and chin and a dry panel consisting of cheeks, mouth and the areas around the eyes.
...normal to dry feeling in the Spring and Fall with the oily part will be concentrated in the T-zone, the area across your forehead and down your nose and chin.
...increasingly oily in the Summer. You will be conscious of increased oil productions.

Factors for combination skin: Combination skin is very common, and it should be treated as if it were two different types of skin. Some areas of your face feel 'tight' after washing. These same areas may also look flaky and dull or feel rough. But, by contrast, in other areas, typically the T-zone, your skin looks shiny, feels greasy and is prone to pimples and blackheads.

Combination Skin Loves: Specialized care for each area. The combination skin should be cared for as if it is a combination of two different skin types. Care for the dry part of the skin using the products provided for dry skin. The oily part of the skin should be cared for using the products for oily skin. Gently cleanse, nourish and lubricate the dry skin with moisturizers and creams regularly. The oily part needs to be deeply cleansed and toned with regular application of toner. Both the dry and greasy areas need moisturizing.
...a mild cleanser on your entire face up to twice a day.
...a good moisturizer on the dry areas. - Moisturizers work by either increasing the penetration of water into the skin or by reducing the rate at which water is evaporating from the skin surface.
...balancing products that normalize your skin and have anti-inflammatory properties.
...good exfoliators that, when applied to the skin, help remove dead skin cells (exfoliate), giving a younger appearance.
...oil-absorbing makeup on oily areas to control shine.
...a sunscreen, minimum SPF 30.

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