The Best Skincare for Rosacea to Calm Redness and Soothe Irritation

Are your cheeks red, no, are you not? Maybe it’s time to consider the best rosacea skin care products to help calm your mood. While it’s normal for your skin to flush occasionally—after a long run, being outside in cold (or hot!) weather, or even under stress—if your face is frequently red, inflamed, and irritated, you may have an underlying condition. “Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the face that primarily affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and eyelids,” explains New York board-certified dermatologist Morgan Labach, MD.

FashionThe Best Skin Care Guide for Rosacea

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While redness is the most common symptom of rosacea, it’s not the only thing to watch out for. Over time, rosacea can lead to acne-like breakouts, visible blood vessels, eye irritation, and even thickening of the skin, according to Navin S. Arora, MD. Experts say the key is to avoid (as much as possible) rosacea flares, a period when symptoms are worse than normal, when the skin becomes redder, more irritated, rougher in texture, and develops acne-like bumps and breakouts. Unprotected sun exposure, extreme temperatures, stress, as well as alcohol, spicy foods, and caffeine are common triggers. “While these things can cause temporary flushing in anyone, people with rosacea experience a more pronounced and long-lasting reaction,” board-certified dermatologist Richard Bottiglione, MD, tells us Fashion.

Lifestyle choices directly affect the severity of rosacea—in a particularly proactive way—as does choosing the right skin care products. “Factors like alcohol or sun exposure, as even brief daily exposure to UV rays through a car window, can keep rosacea active over time,” explains board-certified dermatologist Azideh Shirazi, M.D. “With rosacea, irritation quietly builds up before a flare occurs.”

Below, we’re sharing the best skin care products for rosacea, as well as insights into ingredients and in-office treatments for you to consider on your quest for calmer, more comfortable skin. Keep in mind that no product is one-size-fits-all, especially when looking for rosacea skin care products: “Since everyone’s skin reacts differently, it’s always a good idea to patch test new products,” says Dr. Arora.

Best paired with azelaic acid: The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension Brightening Cream

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Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension Brightening Cream

Why we love it: For an affordable option, The Ordinary’s Brightening Cream contains star anti-inflammatory ingredients that are especially effective at treating rosacea. “Azelaic acid is actually one of my favorite over-the-counter treatments for rosacea. I call it a cure-all because it’s so beneficial for all skin types,” says Dr. Shirazi. “It helps reduce inflammation, calm redness, and treat breakouts without disrupting the skin barrier.” Board-certified dermatologist Dara Spearman, MD, agrees, adding that while the ingredient is generally well tolerated, it’s still important to monitor for dryness or stinging. The best part of the app? Start with once a day and gradually increase to twice a day “continued use for a few weeks usually yields the best results,” she adds.
Main ingredients: Azelaic acid, dimethicone, azelaic acid, tocopherol
texture: gel cream
fragrance: No
More to know: Free of fragrance, alcohol, mineral oil, parabens and formaldehyde.
size: 1 oz

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