Herbal Remedy For Rosacea

 

Rosacea is a general reddening of facial skin that generally afflicts women more than men and those who are usually between 30 and 60 years old. Symptoms may include pimples and varicose veins in addition to redness and swelling. Red patches on the cheeks, chin and nose are also common.

Although there has been a ton or research done on it, the exact cause of rosacea still eludes research. There is some evidence that points to genetic factors, while some research supports that those who are naturally prone to blushing more often are afflicted.

Triggers to this condition vary from alcohol use, stress or anxiety to consumption of spicy foods and even minimal sun exposure. A great deal of treatments involve simply avoiding the condition that triggers it in the first place so if you find that sun exposure aggravates your rosacea then it is best to avoid sun exposure.

The bulk of herbal remedies used to combat rosacea are based in the fact that they have inflammatory properties which helps reduce redness, itchiness and other symptoms associated with rosacea.

Lavender oil which contains a form of alcohol called linalool helps to reduce inflammation and redness. It should be applied after a through face washing and be left on for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Feverfew is another herbal remedy that many use to get relief from rosacea.

Oatmeal has excellent moisturizing properties. The proteins and polysaccharides found in oatmeal bind to the skin creating a superior barrier that keeps moisture in. Often those afflicted with rosacea have skin that lacks the sealing and protective properties of more healthy skin. Healthy skin acts as a barrier to contaminants that acidic or basic. Because oatmeal binds to skin, this is why it often eases itchiness.

Tea Tree oil has antibacterial properties that helps reduce both itchiness as well as inflammation
as it has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. A word of caution though as some have allergic reactions and experience dermatitis related problems with it.

There are a variety of creams you can buy that contain many of these natural compounds to help ease symptoms. Chrysanthellum Indicum cream which strengthens capillaries is a common natural treatment and there are many others that have different herbs and concentrations.

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