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Why Should Women with Rosacea Use Mineral Makeup?

March 9th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

For those women who suffer from rosacea, finding the right kind of makeup to conceal their red, or flush, cheeks is always a challenge. As you probably know, a common risk when wearing makeup is whether it will it irritate your already sensitive skin. The typical over-the-counter makeup is usually full of artificial ingredients and harsh chemicals - a real formula for disaster!

Mineral Makeup is the Answer

But there is a product that is made from natural ingredients that is gentle on the skin and also provides protection from the damaging rays of the sun — mineral makeup. Even if your skin is blotchy, ruddy or blemished, mineral makeup can literally brush away those imperfections and give you the confident about how you look.

Mineral makeup is not only great for covering up the flushing symptoms of rosacea, but is actually good for your skin. One mineral makeup we recommend is Sheer Cover® Mineral Makeup. It is a natural based makeup that is perfect for rosacea type skin.

Benefits of Mineral Makeup

The benefits of using Sheer Cover can’t be beat:

• Helps to defend your skin from the visible signs of premature aging with SPF 15 protection.
• Contains 100% pure minerals from the earth - feels lightweight and looks totally natural.
• Contains NO preservatives, chemical dyes, fragrance, silicones, or talc.
• Provides complete coverage in just one step by incorporating both Foundation and Finishing Powder in one.
• Helps protect skin from oxidative stress and future damage with age-defying Green Rooibos Tea.

The ingredients of this quality product include: Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (12.00%). Other Ingredients: Boron Nitride, Bisabolol, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, May Contain (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, and Iron Oxides

Don’t you owe it to yourself to check out a mineral makeup product, it may very well be the answer to your cosmetic needs.

Helpful Hints for Starting a Rosacea Skin Care Program

November 11th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

If you are already a sufferer, you know that careful rosacea skin care can be a worthwhile endeavor. Special precautions in caring for your sensitive skin is almost a must to avoid exacerbations and flareups.

Here are some simple, yet effective, guidelines for caring for your skin and make living with this skin condition just a little easier:

Give Your Face a “Short” Break — After gently cleaning and blotting your face dry with a soft towel, give your skin a few minutes to return to its normal condition before applying any topical medications.  In turn, allow the medicine or creme to dry for 5-10 minutes before attempting to apply any foundation or make-up.

Be Gentle to Your Skin — Be sure to avoid any of the following aggravating cleansing practices:
+ rough or scratchy washcloths,
+ loofahs,
+ wash brushes,
+ sponges, and
+ hot water baths or showers.

Try Not to Irritate Your Eyelids — If you are suffering from ocular rosacea, be extremely careful when cleaning or applying medicated ointments or cremes on your eyelids. Follow your physicians’ instructions for eyelid scrubbing or applying rosacea medications.

Don’t Use a Traditional Razor — a dull razor blade can almost certainly cause irritation on your sensitive facial skin. Try using a quality electric razor for a smooth and close shave without the risk of inflaming your rosacea.  Also, try to avoid using shaving lotions that contain high levels of alcohol - they will burn or sting your newly shaven skin.

Be Very Selective When Using Cosmetics — When choosing cosmetics, your best bet is to stick with high quality products from a better known manufacturer. They tend to contain more natural ingredients and prove to be less irritating. The use of mineral makeup (Sheer Cover has an excellent product) is also highly recommended and rarely irritates rosacea inflicted facial skin.

These are a few tips to integrate into your rosacea skin care program, but remember, common sense also plays a big part in protecting your sensitive skin. If you think a product might irritate or inflame your skin, check the ingredients and proceed cautiously be trying the product on an inconspicuous “test” patch of skin.

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