Comments on: What is the Best Moisturizer for Rosacea ? http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html Where the rosacea community meets to support each other Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:47:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Elizabeth http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-81621 Elizabeth Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:08:55 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-81621 I agree completely about the benefits of a vegan diet. I have been vegetarian for a long time and eliminated dairy and eggs from my diet a year ago, after I was diagnosed with gallstones and diabetes Type 2. I have lost 30 pounds in weight (I also eat only unrefined carbohydrates, no white flour, no sugar, no alcohol). I have never smoked. My rosacea is not completely gone, but it is much better. I manage it by using Topix Replenix CF Serum in the morning under a sunscreen with at least spf 30, as directed by my dermatologist. In the evening, I just use Topix Replenix CF Cream. I clean my face with Toleriane cream cleanser, followed by Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foaming Cleanser, and tone with pure rosewater. Once a year I have an IPL treatment for maintenance, and that's all. I think diet has a huge effect on our skin, and in fact on everything! My diabetes is now completely under control with diet only, no medications, and I feel much better. My cholesterol is also low. The only really unavoidable trigger for me is cold and/or windy weather. I can't stay indoors all the time, so this does set off the flushing and stinging reaction, but otherwise I'm doing much better than a year ago. I heartily endorse what Dr Neil Barnard says - I have two of his books, and all my family are now vegetarian, although as my daughter keeps chickens, she does still eat eggs. I urge everyone with rosacea to experiment with this diet, and see what happens. I agree completely about the benefits of a vegan diet. I have been vegetarian for a long time and eliminated dairy and eggs from my diet a year ago, after I was diagnosed with gallstones and diabetes Type 2. I have lost 30 pounds in weight (I also eat only unrefined carbohydrates, no white flour, no sugar, no alcohol). I have never smoked. My rosacea is not completely gone, but it is much better. I manage it by using Topix Replenix CF Serum in the morning under a sunscreen with at least spf 30, as directed by my dermatologist. In the evening, I just use Topix Replenix CF Cream. I clean my face with Toleriane cream cleanser, followed by Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foaming Cleanser, and tone with pure rosewater.
Once a year I have an IPL treatment for maintenance, and that’s all.
I think diet has a huge effect on our skin, and in fact on everything! My diabetes is now completely under control with diet only, no medications, and I feel much better. My cholesterol is also low.
The only really unavoidable trigger for me is cold and/or windy weather. I can’t stay indoors all the time, so this does set off the flushing and stinging reaction, but otherwise I’m doing much better than a year ago.
I heartily endorse what Dr Neil Barnard says – I have two of his books, and all my family are now vegetarian, although as my daughter keeps chickens, she does still eat eggs.
I urge everyone with rosacea to experiment with this diet, and see what happens.

]]> By: mrland http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-81563 mrland Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:23:37 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-81563 I agree that your diet has a tremedous effect o your skin. I cut out the fast foods and especially sodas. I also use quadriderm (or generic product) and swear by it. I'm also taking skin vitamins, Maxi -Hair, by Country Life which are great! I agree that your diet has a tremedous effect o your skin. I cut out the fast foods and especially sodas. I also use quadriderm (or generic product) and swear by it. I’m also taking skin vitamins, Maxi -Hair, by Country Life which are great!

]]> By: Laurie http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-81556 Laurie Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:49:24 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-81556 Sure, I will tell you what I found by "accident" with regard to my diet. I was a vegetarian from about the age of 30. During this time I developed rosacea. I was treated by a dermatologist who never ever even inquired about my diet and whether it was good or bad for my skin condition....during my daughters college years we became animal activists and discovered that vegetarianism was not enough to help stop animal cruelty...we decided to go "vegan". This diet has done more for my health and well being than anything the dermatologist ever did! I do not consume any animal products at all. No Milk, dairy, cheese, meat, eggs, fish..nothing that comes from an animal. Not only has my face completely cleared (I mean COMPLETELY) but I do not have any cholesterol problems, blood pressure issues , no more allergies and no weight problems, no arthritis,no diabetes... nothing!...and I am a 54 year old Nana with plenty of energy! But aside from cutting out the animal products, I also cut out most white sugar, all alcohol (I never really drank anyway, and wine has sulfates which will irritate), I don't smoke. I drink plenty of water (no soft drinks or concentrated juice, too much sugar) I eat lots of fruit, vegetables and grains. There are lots of good informative books about being vegan and the benefits of it. Believe me your face will thank you. Most recently Dr. Neil Barnard recently put out a book called the "21 Day Kickstart". This one explains this way of eating in easy to understand terms and also has some recipes. A couple of other tips: Do not wash your face in a hot shower or with a washcloth (washcloths tend to have laundry detergent residue still in them and this can irritate your face, not to mention the fact that scrubbing will too. I use a gentle foaming/lotion cleanser (Suki...love it) and tepid water. Try not to sit over hot bowls of soup or tea (so as not to "steam" your face) and never use any kind of exfolliant or peels. Also, if per chance, you are allergic to gluten (a lot of people are) you may want to cut that out of your diet too...but give the vegan diet a try for 6 months and see if that is sufficient. I know this works...I work for a Dr and have suggested this to teenagers with acne and their faces clear up too...so it is not just for Rosacea! I do believe it would help people with Psoriasis and other skin disorders too. Hope this helps you. Laurie I hope this Sure, I will tell you what I found by “accident” with regard to my diet. I was a vegetarian from about the age of 30. During this time I developed rosacea. I was treated by a dermatologist who never ever even inquired about my diet and whether it was good or bad for my skin condition….during my daughters college years we became animal activists and discovered that vegetarianism was not enough to help stop animal cruelty…we decided to go “vegan”. This diet has done more for my health and well being than anything the dermatologist ever did! I do not consume any animal products at all. No Milk, dairy, cheese, meat, eggs, fish..nothing that comes from an animal. Not only has my face completely cleared (I mean COMPLETELY) but I do not have any cholesterol problems, blood pressure issues , no more allergies and no weight problems, no arthritis,no diabetes… nothing!…and I am a 54 year old Nana with plenty of energy! But aside from cutting out the animal products, I also cut out most white sugar, all alcohol (I never really drank anyway, and wine has sulfates which will irritate), I don’t smoke. I drink plenty of water (no soft drinks or concentrated juice, too much sugar) I eat lots of fruit, vegetables and grains. There are lots of good informative books about being vegan and the benefits of it. Believe me your face will thank you. Most recently Dr. Neil Barnard recently put out a book called the “21 Day Kickstart”. This one explains this way of eating in easy to understand terms and also has some recipes.
A couple of other tips:
Do not wash your face in a hot shower or with a washcloth (washcloths tend to have laundry detergent residue still in them and this can irritate your face, not to mention the fact that scrubbing will too. I use a gentle foaming/lotion cleanser (Suki…love it) and tepid water. Try not to sit over hot bowls of soup or tea (so as not to “steam” your face) and never use any kind of exfolliant or peels.
Also, if per chance, you are allergic to gluten (a lot of people are) you may want to cut that out of your diet too…but give the vegan diet a try for 6 months and see if that is sufficient. I know this works…I work for a Dr and have suggested this to teenagers with acne and their faces clear up too…so it is not just for Rosacea! I do believe it would help people with Psoriasis and other skin disorders too.
Hope this helps you.
Laurie
I hope this

]]> By: Theresa http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-81545 Theresa Tue, 27 Dec 2011 03:52:40 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-81545 Greetings and thanku to everyone for all your helpful words. It helps so much not to feel so alone with this. I wonder Laurie if you would say some more about your diet as I do believe allergies have a lot do with my rosacea. Nothing has helped so far. I wake every morning with a bright red sore face. I too have spent a fortune on dermatologists, doctors, creams, supplements. Has anybody else found that being in front of a computer makes it worse? Thank you for any replies. Greetings and thanku to everyone for all your helpful words. It helps so much not to feel so alone with this. I wonder Laurie if you would say some more about your diet as I do believe allergies have a lot do with my rosacea. Nothing has helped so far. I wake every morning with a bright red sore face. I too have spent a fortune on dermatologists, doctors, creams, supplements.
Has anybody else found that being in front of a computer makes it worse?
Thank you for any replies.

]]> By: Laurie http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-72867 Laurie Sun, 27 Nov 2011 02:37:15 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-72867 First, I have to tell you, I have been in the medical field for over 25 years. I sought help from a dermatologist. She prescribed antibiotics and strong facial washes for me for 15 years. Though it did help clear my face somewhat, I was very annoyed when I discovered that by changing my diet I was able to get off all treatments and my face has been completely clear for over 10 years! No more doctor visits or prescriptions. I was vegetarian during the time I was diagnosed with Rosacea but when I decided to go vegan (for compassionate reasons) my face (and all my allergies) completely cleared! I firmly believe Rosacea is an allergic reaction. I take care of my skin with gentle cleansers (Suki has wonderful products) and I don't wash my face in hot water. I stay away from alcohol, sugar, I don't smoke, I wear sunblock....and I drink plenty of water....so I am still careful but no one believes I was ever treated for Rosacea. I hope this helps, it is certainly worth a try. First, I have to tell you, I have been in the medical field for over 25 years. I sought help from a dermatologist. She prescribed antibiotics and strong facial washes for me for 15 years. Though it did help clear my face somewhat, I was very annoyed when I discovered that by changing my diet I was able to get off all treatments and my face has been completely clear for over 10 years! No more doctor visits or prescriptions. I was vegetarian during the time I was diagnosed with Rosacea but when I decided to go vegan (for compassionate reasons) my face (and all my allergies) completely cleared! I firmly believe Rosacea is an allergic reaction. I take care of my skin with gentle cleansers (Suki has wonderful products) and I don’t wash my face in hot water. I stay away from alcohol, sugar, I don’t smoke, I wear sunblock….and I drink plenty of water….so I am still careful but no one believes I was ever treated for Rosacea.
I hope this helps, it is certainly worth a try.

]]> By: julia http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-68178 julia Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:48:28 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-68178 hydracortizone...ah,you all probably already knew what i was talkin' 'bout ! hydracortizone…ah,you all probably already knew what i was talkin’ ’bout !

]]> By: julia http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-68175 julia Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:43:47 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-68175 have suffered w/rosacea for years. think i first really noticed it after my first child,whom i had in my early 30's...hormones ? i'm 51 now and been going thru god awful menopause the last couple years,which i am sure has made the situation worse. have tried dermatologists expensive creams,cosmetics,antibiotics(which i do not want to be on all my life !)and Clinique's bulls**t cotisone...cause they advertised the redness thing. i was so pissed off w/myself i bought cortisone for like 35 bucks,that i could have gotten at the friggin' drug store for like a couple bucks-store brand.have done the aveeno,proactive years ago...more for the kids...def.dried the skin,garnier moister gel,olay burned,...guess i'll give shelly's comment a try...sephora. last step...laser=$$$ ! I'll miss the vino too ! 'specially special occasions. ah,maybe for my birthday and new years ! have suffered w/rosacea for years. think i first really noticed it after my first child,whom i had in my early 30′s…hormones ? i’m 51 now and been going thru god awful menopause the last couple years,which i am sure has made the situation worse. have tried dermatologists expensive creams,cosmetics,antibiotics(which i do not want to be on all my life !)and Clinique’s bulls**t cotisone…cause they advertised the redness thing. i was so pissed off w/myself i bought cortisone for like 35 bucks,that i could have gotten at the friggin’ drug store for like a couple bucks-store brand.have done the aveeno,proactive years ago…more for the kids…def.dried the skin,garnier moister gel,olay burned,…guess i’ll give shelly’s comment a try…sephora. last step…laser=$$$ ! I’ll miss the vino too ! ‘specially special occasions. ah,maybe for my birthday and new years !

]]> By: Shelley http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-65436 Shelley Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:41:16 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-65436 Hi. I am 36 and have always had very dry skin. Actually as a child I was diagnosed with ichthyosis. Around age 30 is when my rosacea kicked in. I have tried so many different products....Aveeno, Clinique, Philosophy, my derm prescribed metrogel. The metrogel just made my skin drier. At the moment I am using First Aid Beauty. I discovered their products at Sephora. I bought the cleanser and Ultimate Repair Cream. I love it so much! My skin is actually moisturized and calmer than it has been in a very long time. Give it a try! Hi. I am 36 and have always had very dry skin. Actually as a child I was diagnosed with ichthyosis. Around age 30 is when my rosacea kicked in. I have tried so many different products….Aveeno, Clinique, Philosophy, my derm prescribed metrogel. The metrogel just made my skin drier.
At the moment I am using First Aid Beauty. I discovered their products at Sephora. I bought the cleanser and Ultimate Repair Cream. I love it so much! My skin is actually moisturized and calmer than it has been in a very long time. Give it a try!

]]> By: Lisa http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-65013 Lisa Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:41:27 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-65013 Hi Guys, I've just been reading your comments and they are very knowledgeable and helpful, my skin started to get very sensitive after I used the sunbed a few times back in 1988, I developed a rash and was prescribed hydracortizone cream by my doctor....after the rash had gone I kept getting a redness to my cheeks and chin and have suffered ever since. I've tried everything in the past and it hasn't really worked I've just had to cover it up with a thick concealer. When Clinique launched their Redness Solutions Range I had a sml sample and now I've never looked back, my skin has greatly improved and I don't even wear foundation now. I'd recommend this range to anyone.. Ps....I live in the UK...and as the weather gets colder my skin finds it tougher.. Hi Guys,

I’ve just been reading your comments and they are very knowledgeable and helpful,
my skin started to get very sensitive after I used the sunbed a few times back in 1988, I developed a rash and was prescribed hydracortizone cream by my doctor….after the rash had gone I kept getting a redness to my cheeks and chin and have suffered ever since. I’ve tried everything in the past and it hasn’t really worked I’ve just had to cover it up with a thick concealer.

When Clinique launched their Redness Solutions Range I had a sml sample and now I’ve never looked back, my skin has greatly improved and I don’t even wear foundation now.

I’d recommend this range to anyone..

Ps….I live in the UK…and as the weather gets colder my skin finds it tougher..

]]> By: Fiona http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-moisturizer.html/comment-page-3#comment-63319 Fiona Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:44:44 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/choosing-a-moisturizer.html#comment-63319 I haven't been to a dermatologist yet so I'm not sure if it's rosacea but I have these large sore red bumps on my forehead, especially right between my eyebrows. They seem to come and go (Extremely attractive as you can imagine.)They aren't cysts, nothing is in them but everything I do seems to aggravate them and make them redder. Makes me very self conscious at work. I was just searching the internet, trying to figure what the heck it could be and after reading up on rosacea, I'm wondering if it could be a type of it. Thanks to all of you for sharing. It's been really helpful. I haven’t been to a dermatologist yet so I’m not sure if it’s rosacea but I have these large sore red bumps on my forehead, especially right between my eyebrows. They seem to come and go (Extremely attractive as you can imagine.)They aren’t cysts, nothing is in them but everything I do seems to aggravate them and make them redder. Makes me very self conscious at work. I was just searching the internet, trying to figure what the heck it could be and after reading up on rosacea, I’m wondering if it could be a type of it. Thanks to all of you for sharing. It’s been really helpful.

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