Taking Care of Winter Skin

Did you know that cold weather can trigger rosacea flare-ups?

Rosacea is a common skin disease that is characterized by redness or flushing of the face, usually the nose and cheek area, but can spread to the forehead, chin, ears, chest and back. 

It’s important to protect your skin from the elements when you go outdoors during the winter months, and a good skincare routine can help!

To get the most out of your skincare routine, here are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology: 

1. Cleanse twice a day, gently. Your aesthetic clinician can help you decide which cleanser is best for you. 

2. Moisturize every day. Dry skin can exacerbate the symptoms of rosacea. 

3. Use sun protection every single day, no matter what. There are several different types of sunscreens, so it is important to read the labels and avoid certain ingredients that are known to irritate rosacea. Use products that are fragrance-free, contain a high SPF, are broad-spectrum and contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (or both). 

4. Use rosacea-friendly skincare products. The following ingredients are known to irritate sensitive rosacea skin: 

• Alcohol 
• Camphor 
• Fragrance 
• Glycolic acid 
• Lactic acid 
• Menthol 
• Sodium laurel sulfate (often found in shampoos and toothpaste) 
• Urea 

5. Test products on other areas of your skin before you apply them to your face. 

6. Be gentle! Avoid rubbing or scrubbing your face. 

Our Cosmetic Center offers several products and treatment options that can help with rosacea.

• Mystro Active Balance Serum by skinbetter science: Improves the appearance of redness by supporting the skin’s natural ability to adapt to stress and maintain balance. 
   
• Rozatrol by ZO Skin Health: Targets the 5 symptoms of rosacea: inflammation, decreased cellular renewal, excess sebum, vascular degeneration (telangiectasia) and neuro-aging.
  
  *Pro tip: Try the Rozatrol booster with a Deluxe Hydrafacial! 
   
• Recovery Crème by ZO Skin Health: Promotes skin’s resiliency while calming visible redness. 
   
• C+ Correcting Complex by Revision Skincare: Uses THD Ascorbate, the most stable and lipid-soluble form of Vitamin C, to help brighten and even skin tone. 
   
• Laser: The BBL by Sciton emits broad-spectrum photothermal energy, which absorbs the hemoglobin in blood vessels that cause redness. 

The Cosmetic Center’s aesthetic experts can help develop a skincare routine that is tailored just for you. Give us a call at 540-853-0510 for a free consultation.