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Cetaphil RestoraDERM for extra dry skin and Eczema

David Pascoe — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:45:16 +0000

Already available in Canada, Cetaphil will introduce a new line of products for dry sensitive skin in August in the US. The line is called RestoraDERM and is targeted at Eczema sufferers who struggle to maintain the natural moisture balance of their skin. For

For those rosacea sufferers who also have eczema or also struggle with moisturizing extra dry or itchy skin, this range may be worth a try.

I suspect that the moisturizer may initial seem thick compared to other moisturizers familiar to rosacea sufferers. Please leave a comment below if you do try them. What are they like ? Do they help you battle with any of you rosacea symptoms ?

The Canadian web site for RestoraDERM tells us that the soap-free liquid cleanser is said to encapsulate high levels of moisturizing oils to cleanse and hydrate dry skin, whilst the lotion is said to contain patented ceramide technology to replenish the skin’s natural oils to help the skin to retain its natural moisture.

We are also told that both products are `clinically proven to be suitable for total-body use—including the face’ and are `ideal for the entire family’ and that the products have been demonstrated to relieve dryness and itching.

When Galderma acquired Collagenex in 2008, Collagenex listed a technology known as Restoraderm (along with Oracea and Sansrosa) as one of the assets acquired. Restoraderm at that time was described as a “proprietary, foam-based, topical drug delivery technology”. It isn’t clear to me whether this product is related to this technology or is something else entirely.

Ingredients

Thanks to sans002 for the list of ingredients for this new range.

Cetaphil RESTORADERM Eczema Moisturizing Wash Ingredients

water, shea butter, sodium trideceth sulfate, glycerin, sunflower seed oil, sodium chloride, sodium laurampoacetate, cocamide MEA, citric acid, niacinamide, sodium PCA, tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol and caprylyl glycol, disodium EDTA. guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, allantoin, potassium sorbate, arginine, methylisothiazolinone

Cetaphil RESTORADERM Eczema Moisturizing Lotion Ingredients

water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sunflower seed oil, pentylene glycol, shea butter, sorbitol, cyclopentasiloxane, cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, tocopheryl acetate, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, cetyl alcohol, arginine, disodium ethylene dicocamide PEG-15 disulfate, glyceryl stearate citrate, niacinamide, sodium PCA, ceteareth-20, sodium polyacrylate, caprylyl glycol, allantoin, citric acid, panthenol, dimethiconol, disodium EDTA, sodium hyaluronate

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Clarisonic now available in the UK

David Pascoe — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:03:27 +0000

The Daily Mail has published an article reviewing the Clarisonic in their Femail Beauty section. This article is no doubt motivated by the Clarisonic recently being launched in the UK (available exclusively via Space NK).

The `oversized electric toothbrush’ is promoted as the path to expertly cleansed skin; not via wipes, creams and scrubs it seems.

Interestingly the Clarisonic has for a long time been promoted as a part of a cleansing regime for rosacea sufferers. Knowing just how sensitive the skin of rosacea sufferers can be, it was a brave marketing move for Clarisonic. So far it seems to have paid off, rosacea sufferers are mostly positive in their reviews. Even the price tag doesn’t seem to dull rosacea sufferers enthusiasm for this ultimate cleansing gadget.

From the Daily Mail article:

Get supersonic skin: From the makers of the most popular toothbrush, a face cleaner they claim is just as good

It is claimed that the Clarisonic Skin Care System can remove make-up six times more effectively than a manual cleanser, and is twice as effective when it comes to getting rid of grease, dirt and other assorted gunk that collects in our pores and on our skin.

The toothbrush analogy is no coincidence. The product was developed by the team behind the Sonicare electric toothbrush, which as well as brushing teeth claims to be able to remove more plaque because of its ‘patented sonic technology’.

The article addresses my first question when I heard about the Clarisonic – exactly what is sonic about this product – does it use sound waves to cleanse the skin ?

Usually when scientists use the term sonic, they’re talking about soundwaves or things moving at the speed of sound. Here, according to David Hughes, Clarisonic’s director of international operations, it refers to the very fast oscillating movement of the bristles.

So there we have it, as suspected, the `sonic’ in Clarisonic, is mostly marketing speak.

The Clarisonic is being promoted as a way to make existing skincare regimes more effective. The idea being that properly cleaned skin is more receptive to moisturizers and indeed all skincare products. Whether you will get value from investing £150 in this product, only time can tell.

Overall, rosacea sufferers are impressed with the Clarisonic Skin Care System. You can see user reviews from fellow rosacea sufferers here: Clarisonic User Reviews

Top 5 Cheap Rosacea Treatments

David Pascoe — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:09:07 +0000

Distressed with the expense of exotic rosacea treatments ? The stress of rosacea is enough without also having to worry about how to afford treatments. Finding affordable rosacea treatments is a real challenge.

So here we go; my top 5 suggestions to help you find cheap rosacea treatments.

1. Make your own cleanser

Colloidal Oatmeal has promise as natural product because of it’s cleansing, moisturizing, buffering, soothing, protecting and anti-inflammatory properties.

While products like Linda Sy’s Mild Oatmeal Facial Cleanser and Aveeno Oatmeal Anti-Itch are not cheap recommendations, you should be able to source colloidal oatmeal easily from a health food store. Colloidal Oatmeal is defined as a product made from grinding and processing whole oat grain with strict requirements on the particle size and fat content. The small particle size and the way that it disperses in water means that when it deposits on the skin it forms an occlusive barrier.

Try mixing a small amount of Colloidal Oatmeal with warm water and lathering it on your face. Gently remove it with cool water.

See also the Homemade Mixes Forum and the Custom Topical Formulations resources page for more suggestions on making your own super cheap topicals.

2. Use generic prescriptions

Newer releases of antibiotics like Oracea and Solodyn can be extremely expensive, especially without medical insurance. One alternative is to discuss with your doctor the possibility of trying generic doxycycline instead.

Doses of 50mg a day of doxycycline will closely match the amount of active antibiotic in Oracea and Solodyn. Higher doses many also be of benefit until the inflammation of rosacea subsides. Generic doxycycline is far more affordable that these 2 newly released re-packaged antibiotics.

Another possibility is to ask your doctor about generic metronidazole. The patent for metrogel (the 0.75% version specifically) has expired so generic equivalents are now available in several countries around the world. For more information see generic metrogel.

3. Hunt for Bargain Suggestions

Many of the `regular’ treatments for rosacea such as systemic and topical antibiotics are quite expensive. Be on the hunt for things you can try that are more reasonably priced. Here are some suggestions

Prosacea: this can be sourced over the counter at places like Walgreens and Rite Aid for around $10. It seems to be an ok treatment for rosacea. Prosacea is based on a sulphur preparation.
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream or Lotion are two under-rated skincare products. They are cheap, mild and easily available. If you can incorporate these in to your daily skincare regime then you are off to a good start to cheaply caring for your rosacea skin.
Try to source a cheap zinc oxide based sunscreen. Some countries have cancer foundations that are good at providing affordable, simple sunscreens. You might be fortunate enough to find a low irritant formulation free of chemical sunscreens.

4. Manufacturer Rebates

Drug manufacturers recognise that their products can still be quite expensive by the time they get to the consumer. To try to mitigate this impost, rebates or coupons are sometimes offered.

A quick search revealed the following ; $10 Mail-In Rebate for Metrogel, and Save $10 on Finacea Instantly.

The very expensive Oracea also offers a Savings Card where you could save $25 per prescription for those without prescription insurance and help some insured patients pay no more than $25 per month. The similarly expensive Solodyn is also offering a $35 rebate.

One program that you may not be aware of is offered by Galderma. Galderma will provide Oracea and Metrogel FREE for low income and no insurance sufferers of rosacea.

While these manufacturer rebates come and go, keep an eye out for promotions offered by the manufacturers. Be aware of all the small print also as refunds can take many weeks to arrive, and promotions can be revoked at any time.

5. Ask for Physician Samples

When new drugs are being promoted, the sales team are desperate to find as many outlets as possible. This might mean that your doctor or specialist has drug samples just waiting to be handed out. Check with your local doctor’s surgery, and maybe even ring a few dermatologist to see if they ever get samples from the drug companys’ sales teams.

You might be lucky enough to find a good source for free samples. This is one asset that is worth trying to chase down and link up with.

Please Help

`Cheap’ and `Rosacea Treatment’ don’t often appear together in the same sentence. Treatments, especially prescription treatments that have been developed and marketed for rosacea sufferers are notoriously expensive – to the point of being unobtainable for many.

Do you have any recommendations for your fellow rosacea sufferers that are on a budget ?

NEW: Oracea and Metrogel FREE for low income no insurance
cetaphil gentle skin cleanser well tolerated
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generic metrogel soon – Fougera
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RSRP: Custom Topical Formulations

colloidal oatmeal: a dream ingredient for rosacea sufferers

David Pascoe — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:06:52 +0000

Colloidal Oatmeal is a versatile and multi-functional compound. This paper details the history and chemistry of colloidal oatmeal and shows how its’ chemical polymorphism leads to many useful clinical properties. Of most interest to rosacea sufferers are the cleansing, moisturizing, buffering, soothing, protecting and anti-inflammatory properties. Colloidal Oatmeal may well be the dream ingredient for rosacea friendly products.

The following table summarizes the paper’s detailing of the components of colloidal oatmeal and the corresponding clinical benefits obtained.

Colloidal Oatmeal Component	Clinical Property
starches and [beta]-glucan	protection and water-holding or moisturizing
phenols	anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory
saponins	cleansing
flavanoids	UVA absorption
vitamin E	antiphotodamage and anti-inflammatory
avenacins	antifungal and soap-like

Colloidal Oatmeal is defined as a product made from grinding and processing whole oat grain with strict requirements on the particle size and fat content. The small particle size and the way that it disperses in water means that when it deposits on the skin it forms an occlusive barrier.

The paper lists references to colloidal oatmeal being used as a therapy for swimmer’s itch, chickenpox, poison ivy, oak and sumac, insect bites, winter itch, atopic dermatitis, dry skin, allergic or irritant dermatitis, ichthyosis – as well as prickly heat, hives, sunburn and rashes.

Colloidal oatmeal: history, chemistry and clinical properties, J Drugs Dermatol. 2007 Feb;6(2):167-70, Kurtz ES, Wallo W., Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, Scientific Affairs Department, Skillman, NJ 08558, USA.

Abstract: Oatmeal has been used for centuries as a soothing agent to relieve itch and irritation associated with various xerotic dermatoses. In 1945, a ready to use colloidal oatmeal, produced by finely grinding the oat and boiling it to extract the colloidal material, became available. Today, colloidal oatmeal is available in various dosage forms from powders for the bath to shampoos, shaving gels, and moisturizing creams. Currently, the use of colloidal oatmeal as a skin protectant is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) according to the Over-The-Counter Final Monograph for Skin Protectant Drug Products issued in June 2003. Its preparation is also standardized by the United States Pharmacopeia.

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Ellen S. Kurtz PhD and Warren Wallo are employees of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc, the manufacturer of Aveeno products. The preparation of this manuscript was sponsored in full by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.

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Tips: do you have any tips for Colloidal Oatmeal that you’d like to share ? please leave a comment below.

Clarisonic issues voluntary recall

David Pascoe — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:15:36 +0000

If you have a Clarisonic Skin Care Brush manufactured prior to July 2007 you may like to read the Voluntary Recall from Clarisonic. Thanks for the note by Melissa in the forums.

For product manufactured prior to July 2007
Clarisonic is voluntarily recalling Clarisonic handles and chargers in response to product safety concerns. The issue is limited to the product’s internal components, not to its effect on the skin. In some instances, the Clarisonic handle or charger can overheat, with the potential for injury or even catching fire. While there are no reports of serious injury or property damage, and the reported incidence rate has been less than 1 in 10,000, we are choosing to act with an abundance of caution.

Clarisonic user reviews

David Pascoe — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:41:20 +0000

With the recent push by Clarisonic to promote their sonic brush as treatment for rosacea, I thought it might be interesting to see some reviews of users of the Clarisonic Skin Care System by rosacea sufferers. Although it is expensive, it does seem to be working quite well and so far no-one is reporting that it has irritated their skin. This is a bit of a surprise to me, that it is seemingly so well tolerated.

If you try it, please do let us know what you think. Leave a comment at the end of this post.

Yvette on Tue 10 Apr 2007 said,

I bought the Clarisonic brush about a week or two ago. I was nervous to use it at first because I did see conflicting notes about whether it’s okay for Rosacea. On the Clarisonic website it does have some pic’s for those with Rosacea and mild acne and that it’s okay to use. However, in the brochure that comes with the Clarisonic, it stated, if you have a skin condition (which Rosacea and acne are especially named) ask your health care professional before use.

I asked my Derm’s office (P.A.) and she hadn’t heard of it. Even my aesthetician hadn’t heard of it. Both my Derm. and aesthetician said to be cautious and don’t be over zealous with it. The brush comes with a sensitive brush and a normal skin brush. It says you can use twice a day. I’ve used only once a day, mainly in the morning, and it does seem to do a better job cleansing my skin versus by hand. The sensitive brush is very soft and doesn’t irritate. If I have a pimple (one with fluid) I avoid brushing. I wouldn’t recommend at all if you have active acne or pustular bumps; if pimples somehow pop while using the brush the germs will get on the brush and you can carry them to other areas of the face and more acne could result. Overall, my face is MUCH softer and cleaner after use. After I clean my face with the Clarisonic, I give my face several splashes of water. I rinse the brush in hot water each time and deep clean (in antibacterial soap) every few days. Over the past week, the texture of my skin has improved and my pores are cleaner. I don’t have any increased redness or irritation. My makeup goes on better and lasts longer too.

I just want to add the sensitive brush is very soft and when used it feels like a soft plushy towel is cleaning your face. Previously, I washed using my hands, but found sometimes my face wasn’t really clean. The brush bristles move in circular oscillating motions to work “with your skin” versus pulling it. The slight bumps (probably clogged pores) I had on my jaw line a few weeks ago are nearly gone. My face is definitely smoother and I have less bumps and clogged pores. I still get a few breakouts on my chin and try to avoid using the Clarisonic on this area until healed. When using, I use a very gentle non-soap cleanser (MD Forte non soap cleanser or Christine Chin sulfate free Ultra Calming Gel cleanser).

rosesarered on Sat 14 Apr 2007 said,

At any rate, it continues to seem to improve my skin pretty dramatically. I’ll say just briefly what my own skin is like, in the hopes that that might help others considering Clarisonic decide whether it’d be right for them. I have dry, dry skin with tiny flakes on my cheeks and nose. I have enlarged pores on my cheeks, and some permanent redness, accompanied by occasional flushes. In the past, my skin has responded favourably to exfoliants like Pond’s Purely Polished when VERY gently, carefully, and infrequently applied. My skin’s response to the exfoliant was one of the things that made me optimistic about Clarisonic, which seemed like a much gentler and chemical-free way to accomplish the same ends.

az21300 said on Fri 25 May 2007

I have been using the clarisonic brush for about a month and a half now. its amazing. it comes with a sensitive brush and and normal brush. i have now worked my way up to the normal brush and my skin is loving it. I use it twice a day with a CVS version of cetaphil. i find that my skin is about 2X’s as smooth as it was prior. it obviously hasn’t cured my rosacea but has helped a lot…

sprtmrg said on 24 Feb 2007,

I’ve tried it and found it to be very helpful. A spa I went to recommended it to me. At first I was not interested because I thought it would be too harsh for my sensitive skin. They had a whole box of of the delicate (blue) brush heads that they had gotten from the rep. They let me use their system with a new brush head to try it out and see if I liked it. My skin felt baby soft and smooth afterward.
I purchased the system in November for $150. They gave me a free blue brush head. The system comes with both white and gray but the blue is the most delicate. When you buy the system you also get a free one year subscription to Health magazine and a coupon good for two free brush heads, plus a coupon for a buy one get one brush head. I called the company and asked if I could get the blue and they said okay. The brush heads are $25 each full price. My skin type is oily with large pores and I tend to get a little bit of seb derm. I also get what seems like little bits of sand stuck inside my pores (chicken skin). This works miracles for that. My skin is softer and smoother and I’ve been using it since November. The seb derm is also gone and the machine has never made me turn red. Many things do but not the Clarisonic. The difference in the skin is like the difference between brushing your teeth or using one of those electric toothbrush systems (I use the Braun).

During this time I’ve been undergoing laser genesis treatments. If your doctor’s office has one you might be able to get a good deal. I hear Nordstrom sells the machines too and they have a very good return policy. I would think anyone with oily skin could give this a try but maybe those with very dry skin might need to be more careful. I’m not in any way affiliated with Clarisonic or get any type of benefit for promoting their product. I’ve tried so many things out there and this really seems to work for me. I hope this can help someone else too.

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[Update] Clarisonic have now released the Clarisonic Mia, a cheaper less-frills version of the Clarisonic Skincare System.

using a sonic brush (clarisonic) to treat rosacea and seb derm

David Pascoe — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:03:05 +0000

Here are 2 more recent Poster Sessions promoting the usage of the Clarisonic Skin Care System. Previous publications addressed treating seborrheic dermatitis with the Clarisonic brush. The manufacturers are now targeting their sonic brush as a treatment for rosacea itself. These papers are readying Clarisonic’s push into treating rosacea.

It is an interesting idea to approach cleansing from this angle. There are many reasons that topical cleansers are ineffective or poorly tolerated. Perhaps a sonic brush that can be proven to be extremely gentle does offer an effective cleansing option for rosacea sufferers with sensitive skin.

Their publicity says that their skin care system uses “a sonic frequency to cleanse the skin”. It isn’t clear to me if that sonic frequency is just the oscillation of the heads at 300 times per second or whether something else is also involved. Any ideas about what the “sonic frequency” actually means here – surely it isn’t just a marketing term ?

Poster Abstracts, American Academy of Dermatology 66th Annual Meeting, February 1–5, 2008, San Antonio, Texas. Supplement to the JAAD, Feb 2008, Volume 58, Number 2.

Poster Session P103, Assessment of a sonic skin care brush used as part of a skin care regime and as an adjunct to prescription treatments for rosacea, Robert Akridge, PhD, Emily Henes , Katherine Ortblad, MPA, Gregory Peterson, PhD, Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc, Bellevue, WA, United States.

Rosacea is a complex skin condition commonly characterized by facial redness, flushing, and visible blood capillaries. The National Rosacea Society (NRS) estimates that rosacea affects 14 million people in the United States. Its cause has been associated with everything from alcohol consumption, dietary triggers, stress, and nervous system disorders to a number of different microorganisms including the bacteria Helicobacter pylori and the skin mite Demodex folliculorum. However, the exact cause of rosacea has not been scientifically confirmed.

Rosacea triggers vary from patient to patient; the most common triggers include sun exposure, emotional stress, and heat. Whatever the underlying cause, oral antibiotics, sodium sulfacetamide cleansers, and topical creams (eg, metronidazole and azelaic acid) are commonly prescribed. While these treatments are effective, signs and symptoms often persist. The NRS reports in a multicenter study that the rate of relapse was 42% in those not using medication compared to 23% of those who continued to apply a topical antibiotic.

Dermatologists and their patients have reported improvement in symptoms and overall skin health when a sonic skin care brush is used as part of patients’ skin care regimen and as an adjunct to prescribed treatments. Historically, patients have been told to avoid mechanical methods of cleansing to avoid aggravating their skin or further disrupting the skin barrier. The sonic skin care brush has previously been reported as a safe and effective method of cleansing and additionally effective as an adjunct to the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. We enrolled several subjects under long-term care for rosacea in a study assessing the efficacy and safety of daily use of a sonic skin care brush and report favorable outcomes. Subject history, noninvasive skin measurements, photographic results, and subject assessments will be presented.

100% sponsored by Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc.

Poster Session P313, Benefits of a sonic skin care brush and new sonic body brush assessed through noninvasive measures of the skin, Gregory Peterson, PhD, Emily Henes, Katherine Ortblad, MPA, Robert Akridge, Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Bellevue, WA, United States.

A sonic skin care brush was recently developed for facial cleansing; a new sonic body brush model (SBB; with separate facial [FBH] and body brush heads [BBH]) will soon be available for use before in-office procedures or at home for use on the face and body. The sonic brush was optimized with consideration for the physical properties of the skin, gently and effectively cleansing using an optimized amplitude and frequency. The sonic skin brush has proven particularly effective in patients with uneven skin associated with acne scarring or various dermatologic conditions.

Dermatologists and other skin care professionals are using it in combination with cosmetic procedures (chemical peels, PDT, laser, microdermabrasion, facials, etc.) and as part of the cleansing regimen and as an adjunct to prescription treatments of rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, and acne. Product efficacy of over the counter, in-office, and prescription topical products is partly dependent on their absorption into the skin. Factors affecting absorption include the chemical properties of the active ingredients, product formulation, and pH. Tape-stripping has become a useful tool for evaluating and comparing product absorption, allowing for the quantification of actives absorbed into the stratum corneum.

The stratum corneum can serve as a reservoir of topically applied chemical agents. Product absorption can also be enhanced through mechanical exfoliation (eg, microdermabrasion) in part through partial disruption of the skin barrier. Unlike many of these methods, the sonic skin care brush is gentle enough for twice daily cleansing. In this study, noninvasive measures of the skin (transepidermal water loss [TEWL; g/m2/h], colorimetric analysis, corneometry, and image analysis), artificial tanning exfoliation methodology, and a tape stripping method were employed to evaluate efficacy and safety of the new body brush, and product absorption following manual cleansing or cleansing with the sonic skin care brushes.

Under conditions of exaggerated use (1 minute in a 2 in 3 2 in area), differences in TEWL (post- and pre-measurements) were not significantly different between the SBB (with FBH), an adjacent untreated control site, or a nylon facial pad (P <.625 and .432, respectively). SBB (with BBH) studies are currently underway. Descriptions of methodology and outcomes will be presented.

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Clinique Redness Solutions: user reviews

David Pascoe — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:37:34 +0000

Claiming to measurably reduce redness, a new range of products for problem red skin called Clinique Redness Solutions has recently been launched. This range is another attempt by Clinique to enter the rosacea treatment market. Previous Clinique products targetted at rosacea sufferers have only ever received a luke warm response.

The new Clinique Redness Solutions range consists of ;

Redness Solutions Urgent Relief Cream is said “rushes soothing relief to upset skin. Quickly calms flare-ups of visible redness, irritation.”
Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base SPF 15 is claimed “Protects skin from the UVA/UVB exposure that can aggravate skins with Rosacea or reactive redness. Does it without chemical sunscreens.”
Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream is said to “instantly calm skins with Rosacea. Relieves visible redness, blotchiness. Soothes to cool discomfort. Over time, helps improve skin’s comfort, lessens the look of broken capillaries.”
Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser is said to “melt away makeup and impurities. Helps calm redness, irritation while preserving skin’s moisture balance. Smooth with mild exfoliation. Leaves skin clean, comforted.”
[NEW] Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder claims that this powder will reduce visible redness and `broken capillaries virtually disappear-instantly and for hours’. Further `Patent-pending formula helps skin “keep its cool.” Oil-free, talc-free. With anti-bacterial brush. Appropriate for skins with mild-to-moderate Rosacea or reactive redness.’

Update: The Urgent Relief Cream contains hydrocortisone 0.5%. Perhaps some care should be used with the Urgent Relief Cream as we know that over the counter steroids can cause rosacea itself.

Paul H says:

I have been using the Clinique daily redness relief cream and it is really good. I have been unable to tolerate ANYTHING – but this seems to be ok. The “urgent relief cream” is OK also, but it is mainly for “itching,” and doesn’t work as well as the daily redness relief cream, which is very soothing.

bellemichelle says:

The urgent relief cream is NOT a rosacea product, but for reactive redness. It’s just hydrocortizone actually, and hydrocortizone doesn’t do anything for rosacea. Save your money on that one, especially at $30!

The daily relief cream is identical to the CX relief cream, just less expensive. I like it though, it’s a nice mild moisturizer. Don’t believe the claims about it “over time reducing rosacea flare-ups”, I can’t believe how much companies get away with in their marketing!

They have a sunscreen and cleanser too. The sunscreen is too oily for my skin, but it’s gentle at least, I didn’t react to it. The cleanser is my favorite product, it’s mild and non-reactive and it doesn’t dry your skin out.

mecheleshnm says:

Hi, I’ve been using Clinique’s Redness Relief for a week so far. Results are good, not great. On the plus side, it’s the only product I’ve tried (and I’ve tried a lot!) that gives me immediate relief. The relief though only lasts a few hours. I’m going to keep using it
because and relief is welcome– and it costs $40! I’ll check back in a month and let you know how it’s going.

Katgo says:

I swung by the clinique counter for something else right before christmas and saw this line…of course I had to try it! I bought the cleanser ($25), the moisturizer ($65), i refused to buy the calming stuff since it was full of hydrocortisone. Basically, it’s a total waste of money. The cleanser was nice, but not worth that kind of cash, and the cream is meant for all the clinique skintypes(1,2,3,4) therefore isn’t very moisurizing.

I used it for three days and called it quits. My skin is combination and this stuff was making it very dry/dehyrated, which in turn lead to my face becoming more red! The women at the clinique counter also said they had a training on this product and were told to tell clients not even to use other clinique products in combination with this stuff or it would effect results, so who knows if they want you to even take your meds with these products.

Lucky for me, the clinique counter took all these products back, so you can always try it pretty risk free. If you do buy this product, I hope you have better results

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What about you ? Do you like these new products ? Are you excited that Clinique is now directly addressing rosacea ? Leave a comment below to let us all know what you think.

exotic and expensive cosmetics, do they work ?

David Pascoe — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:21:00 +0000

I had to cringe when I read this article – Golf for Women: First Annual Skin Care Awards. It promotes some fabulously expensive cosmetics. One would really hope that their exotic sounding ingredients actually work. Great to see that Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer is in this list, and is only $14.

Dior L’Or De Vie La Crème ($320) has a very high concentration of Myobenol C, “an antioxidant that protects against UV rays and environmental stresses,” says Dr. Sadick. It’s extracted from the shoot of sauvignon grapevines.

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 ($14) “soothes tight, sunburnt skin and really improves my patients’ facial redness,” says Dr. Baumann. Feverfew, one of the ingredients, promises to prevent facial flushing and relieve acne.

Clinique CX Redness Relief Cream ($75) “is an effective, lightweight cream for rosacea sufferers,” says Dr. Airan. It contains caffeine, sucrose, tea extracts and algae to soothe red, blotchy skin.

Chanel Sublimage Essential Regenerating Cream ($350) “is rich, feels like liquid velvet on contact and smells wonderful,” says Dr. Pak. Vanilla Planifolia, its key ingredient, enhances skin tone and texture.

Kinerase Cream ($117) “contains the active ingredient kinetin, which locks in moisture,” says Dr. Waldorf. “It’s great as an under-eye cream, and the gentle formula is ideal for women with dry, sensitive skin.”

Editor’s Choice

Lancôme Platinéum Hydroxy-Calcium Re-Densifying & Strengthening Cream SPF 15 ($108) proves that calcium is good for more than bones. This cream contains hydroxy-calcium molecules to improve the skin’s strength.

cleansing your SD skin with a sonic brush (Clarisonic)

David Pascoe — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:49:00 +0000

The study below is targetting a new cleansing method for those who suffer from seborrheic dermatitis. SD is associated with an excess of sebum which may lead to irritation. A sonic cleanser that is gentle enough for those who also suffer from rosacea could be a useful addition to a cleansing routine.

Firstly some background on the sonic cleaner, which comes from the same company that developed the sonic toothbrush.

Clarisonic Skin Care Systems, Brushes and Cleansers is a proprietary sonic technology and a two-way oscillating brush system to safely, deeply cleanse and clarify the skin. Two times as effective as manual cleansing leaving skin feeling and looking smoother that makes a clear difference in skin care.

In an article titled Enhancing Cosmetic Surgical Dermatologic Procedures, written by Michael H. Gold, M.D. (who is closely related to Pacific Bioscience Medical Marketing Board) are the following comments ;

The Clarisonic skincare cleansing device, manufactured by Pacific Bioscience, uses sonic oscillating brushes to deeply cleanse, stimulate and clarify the skin by differential manipulation of the microanatomy of the skin for deep cleansing without stripping skincare layers. The device, developed by the lead inventor of the Sonicare toothbrush, brings the proprietary sonic technology to skin care. The Clarisonic MD, which is available only through skincare professionals, adds a third power to the original dual-power device.

Clarisonic works with the natural elasticity of the skin to provide gentle daily cleansing. Oscillating at a sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second, it works deep within the pores to loosen dirt and oil, and leaves the skin looking and feeling softer, smoother and healthier.

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The Tennessee Clinical Research Center, with which I’m affiliated, looked at a prototype of the Clarisonic device for skin cleansing in patients with acne vulgaris by looking at Sebutape Skin Indicator Strips and evaluating trans-epidermal water loss. Five individuals completed the trial and all agreed, in questionnaires, that the device was superior to their previous skin cleansing systems. They reported their skin felt “stimulated” while using the device, and that the skin felt smoother and cleaner after using the device. They noted that the sonic brush made their faces feel rejuvenated following cleansing, reduced the oily feeling on the skin, and exfoliated better than other methods. Most significantly, the individuals noted improvement in their acne vulgaris as a result of the use of the sonic skin-care brush.

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The Clarisonic, and now the Clarisonic MD, have been very useful for our patients and our overall revenue stream. Our patients find it safe and effective for their daily cleansing of the skin, and our staff finds it very useful as a back bar-item. According to Patricia Buchanan, Director of Operations for Gold Skin Care Center, “The use of the Clarisonic brushes in our practice has greatly impacted our revenue. The use of the brush by the aesthetician when performing a facial or our laser staff before using lasers/light sources or fillers leaves a lasting impact with the client as they discuss their experiences with their friends.”

I found this product after reading the following abstract from the recent AAD meeting. If anyone has experience with this new form of skin cleansing please do let us know by leaving a comment below.

An efficacy assessment of a novel skin cleansing device in seborrheic
dermatitis, Zoe Draelos, MD, Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, NC, United States; Robert Akridge, PhD, Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Bellevue, WA, United States.

Objective: Seborrheic dermatitis requires the thorough removal of fungus, sebum, and skin scale to normalize the facial skin. A study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of a sonic skin care brush (SB) on the traditional treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.

Methods: Twenty adult subjects with mild to moderate seborrheic dermatitis were enrolled in a 2-week skin study. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups of 10; one group used the SB at home two times daily with a sodium sulfacetamide cleanser, and the other group was assigned to twice-daily use of the sodium sulfacetamide cleanser alone. At baseline, the dermatologist, blinded to treatment, assessed the amount of facial skin scaling, erythema, extent of involvement, and overall assessment of seborrheic dermatitis on a scale of 0 to 3 (none, mild, moderate, and severe, respectively). Noninvasive transepidermal water loss and corneometer measurements were taken.

Results: All 20 subjects completed the study. The investigator began to note
statistically significant reductions in skin scaling, redness, extent of involvement, and overall assessment by day 7 in both treatment groups with continued and significant reductions in the SB group continuing to day 14. At day 14, improvement from baseline was statistically significantly greater in the SB group over the cleanser only group for erythema (P 5.001; ManneWhitney test), extent of involvement (P 5.005), and overall assessment (P 5.008). Significant improvements in scaling over baseline scores (P 5.02) were observed at day 14 in the SB group whereas a trend toward improvement was noted in the cleanser only group (P 5.106); no statistical differences between the two treatments were noted. No statistically significant increases in TEWL were noted at any evaluation time point during the study. No reduction in skin hydration was observed in either treatment.

Discussion: These results indicate that the sonic skin care brush does not damage or dry the skin and confirms that the sonic brush may be safely and effectively used on patients with seborrheic dermatitis. This was a small pilot study of only 20 subjects, yet there is significant indication that combining the sodium sulfacetamide cleanser with the sonic skin care brush may lead to significantly improved resolution of seborrheic dermatitis than using the sodium sulfacetamide cleanser alone.

Poster Abstract P544, American Academy of Dermatology, 65th Annual Meeting February 2-6, 2007, Washington, DC. Published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume 56, Number 2.

Study sponsored by Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc.

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