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What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that occurs in flare-ups, mainly affecting the face. Its most notable feature is the bright red color of the cheeks and nose. The term "rosacea" literally means "red as a rose." The four primary symptoms are redness, small dilated blood vessels (couperose), bumps (papules), and pimples (pustules). The most common symptom is a flushed red complexion. Initially, you may only notice a fleeting blush on the cheeks, but over time, the lesions expand and become permanent. Rosacea typically affects the face, neck, and chest, often causing a burning or stinging sensation in the skin.
The physical symptoms of rosacea can range from mild to severe. Rosacea can be uncomfortable and itchy. During a flare-up, people experience vasodilation, where their blood vessels widen, or inflammation.
What are the differences between couperose and rosacea?
Many people believe that couperose and rosacea are the same. Both involve redness and visible blood vessels on the face. However, despite their similarities, there are important differences between the two conditions.
While couperose and rosacea share overlapping symptoms such as redness and visible blood vessels, they are distinct conditions. Couperose is mainly limited to dilated blood vessels and permanent redness, while rosacea presents a wider range of symptoms, including inflammation and pimples. Treatment and management differ, and it’s important to consult a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Couperose is often caused by sun exposure, alcohol consumption, and temperature fluctuations, while the causes of rosacea are less clear and influenced by genetics and immune system responses.
Who experiences rosacea symptoms?
Rosacea is more common in women than in men. It usually appears in people with lighter skin types because there is less pigment (melanin) to conceal the redness. It is estimated to affect 1% to 10% of the population aged 30 to 50.
Genetics seems to play a role in the risk of developing rosacea. If family members have the condition, the likelihood of developing rosacea increases. Researchers have yet to identify the main gene responsible for rosacea, but it is believed that a combination of skin cell function, blood flow, and immune response determines whether we develop rosacea.
Rosacea triggers
There are several triggers that can worsen rosacea. Here are some common triggers:
- Heat: Exposure to sunlight, hot baths, or saunas.
- Cold and wind: Extreme cold temperatures and wind can irritate the skin.
- Stress: Emotional stress can trigger rosacea flare-ups.
- Food and drinks: Spicy foods, hot drinks, alcohol (especially red wine).
- Skincare products: Use of products with irritating ingredients such as alcohol, menthol, or eucalyptus oil. Avoid coarse-grained scrubs.
- Exercise: Intensive physical exertion.
- Hormonal changes: Menopause or hormonal treatments.
- Medications: Certain medications like steroid creams or blood pressure-lowering agents.
- Herbs and spices: Hot peppers, cinnamon, ginger.
- Illnesses: Fever, colds, or the flu.
Identifying and avoiding personal triggers along with using the right skincare products can help manage rosacea symptoms and keep your skin in top condition.
How does the sun affect rosacea?
Sunlight is particularly aggravating for redness-prone skin and is considered the most common cause of a rosacea flare-up. This is especially troublesome in the spring and summer months when UVB rays are stronger, and temperatures and humidity levels are higher. This combination of environmental factors makes flare-ups more likely.
UV light contributes to major rosacea symptoms, including skin inflammation, spider veins, and skin thickening. UV radiation also reduces the natural production of collagen and elastin in the skin, weakening its structure and impairing drainage.
Even just a few moments of warmth and sunlight can cause uncontrollable redness. Moreover, years of sun damage build-up make the skin less resilient to rosacea outbreaks, worsening symptoms. Therefore, people with rosacea and redness-prone skin need to be extra cautious during the summer months.
How to prevent and treat rosacea
In summary:
· Avoid triggers.
· Topical and oral antibiotics (e.g., metronidazole, doxycycline).
· Brimonidine gel to reduce redness.
· Laser therapy for severe redness and dilated blood vessels.
· A good skincare routine with products suitable for sensitive skin.
Additional tips:
Protect your face from cold and wind with a light scarf, and avoid rough fabrics. During hot and sunny weather, always wear sun protection like Tinge mineral sunscreen SPF 30 or 50+, a hat, and protective clothing.
For mild to moderate rosacea, creams or gels that help constrict blood vessels, such as Tinge anti-redness cream, may be effective. Severe cases may benefit from oral antibiotics or laser therapy to reduce visible blood vessels.
A proper skincare routine is essential for managing rosacea. Use gentle facial cleansers like Tinge Face and Hand Wash, which respect skin balance, hydrate, and soothe. Moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier with products such as Tinge anti-redness cream. Finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen like Tinge mineral sunscreen SPF 30 or 50+ to protect and maintain your skin’s health
Tinge Anti-Redness Cream for Rosacea & Couperose
Tinge Anti-Redness Day Cream is specially developed for skin with couperose and rosacea. This cream contains powerful ingredients such as Butcher’s Broom, White Horse Chestnut, and Gotu Kola, which work together to reduce redness from the first application. It is hypoallergenic, vegan, suitable for all skin types, and comes in eco-friendly packaging with 99.12% natural ingredients.
The active ingredients, including White Horse Chestnut, Butcher’s Broom, Licorice, Centella extract, and Calendula extract, protect and strengthen blood vessels, calm the skin, and reduce redness and visible veins. This leads to a more even skin tone and a younger, healthier appearance. With Tinge Anti-Redness Day Cream, your skin not only looks better immediately but also remains calmer and less red in the long term.
Apply the cream daily to a cleansed face. The cream improves microcirculation, provides long-lasting hydration, and restores skin integrity. Thanks to advanced interference pigments, it immediately reduces redness and gives a healthy glow, while keeping the skin fresh and matte.
Tinge Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30/SPF 50
Sun exposure plays a significant role in the development of skin redness and rosacea, making advanced sun protection essential. Tinge Sunscreen SPF 30/SPF 50+ is specially designed for sensitive skin and offers triple protection against redness, irritation, and sun damage.
This silky fluid protects against UVA, UVB, visible, and blue light. It contains powerful ingredients such as aloe vera, astaxanthin, carrot complex, panthenol, crambe oil, and squalane. These help soothe, hydrate, and protect the skin without leaving a greasy feeling.
Tinge Sunscreen regulates skin temperature, reduces the visibility of blood vessels, and prevents inflammation. It contains a light pigment that evens out the complexion and fades blemishes, resulting in a smoother and more even tone.
Ideal for daily use, Tinge Sunscreen provides the protection and care your skin deserves, even with rosacea.
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TINGE MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF30/SPF50
Sun exposure plays a significant role in the development of skin redness and rosacea, making an advanced sunscreen product essential. Tinge Sunscreen SPF 30/SPF 50+ is specially designed for sensitive skin and provides triple protection against redness, irritation, and sun damage. This silky fluid shields against UVA, UVB, visible, and blue light. The sunscreen contains powerful ingredients such as aloe vera, astaxanthin, carrot complex, panthenol, crambe oil, and squalane, which soothe, hydrate, and protect the skin without leaving a greasy residue. Ideal for daily use, Tinge Sunscreen offers the protection and care your skin needs, even with rosacea.
