What is rosaceas most common trigger & why does it cause rosacea progression?
Topical skincare products such as facial cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, anti-acne products, anti-aging products, and general cosmetics cause facial irritation and flushing in many rosacea sufferers. Rosacea sufferers should be well educated on skincare-induced flushing because it is one of the most frequent and deceptive causes of daily facial flushing. Skincare-induced flushing can be quite deceptive because it does not always appear immediately after using the skincare product — flushing can appear hours or days after use of the topical product, making it hard to identify. Furthermore, the skincare product may only cause mild facial flushing (the notorious ‘healthy glow’), and be totally overlooked by the user. Topical skincare products can also worsen pre-existing facial redness, and make all forms of flushing more intense by: • Making blood vessels more reactive to all other flushing triggers. • Damaging the epidermis so that it is not able to function as a protective barrie
