The Top Natural Rosacea Treatments

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#50682 Melanie on February 4, 2011 at 6:55 AM

It has been over 4 months since I used tea tree oil as described in my previous post. The little pimples that previously covered my forehead for YEARS have still not returned! Seriously–not one pimple. The redness is much better and I have had no flakiness around my eyes like I used to have. I have naturally pink toned skin so that will always be with me. I am no longer using the tea tree oil, vit E oil or coconut oil. I just wash my face morning and night with Selsun Blue and it has continued to look healthy. I am so happy with the way this works. I am prepared to use the tea tree oil again if my symptoms recur, but so far they have not. I would suggest that anyone with rosacea symptoms give it a test run anyway. Expect your symptoms to get a little worse for a few days, then disappear after a few weeks. That’s what mine did anyway. Blessings!!

#51207 D Henry on February 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM

I have been diagnosed with Rosacea involving my nose with some rash on my forehead and was prescribed a Metronidazole Topical Gel USP, 0.75% and it worked reasonably well. Though on a suggestion from my dad I tried L-Lysine, 500 mG on an empty stomach, early morning, once daily, from the vitamin counter and have used it for several months now with success, no flareups since the summer!!!

#51665 Kristy on February 21, 2011 at 6:37 AM

Melanie,what ratio of oils do you use??thanks

#51677 Barbara on February 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM

Kristy, Melanie says earlier to use 1/3 of each. See her 10/27/10 post. Hope that helps.

#52051 Michelle on March 1, 2011 at 2:03 AM

I’ve never gone to the doctor to be diagnosed, but I have all the symptoms of mild to moderate rosacea: Contantly pink cheeks, chin and nose, broken capillaries, blackheads, enlarged pores, and small bumps in the red areas. I suffered from acne in my teens (I’m now 36) and I’ve had a reddish complexion for as long as I can remember.

A couple weeks ago, I had a bad flare-up. I did lots of internet research and decided to try Tea Tree Oil (which has worked for me for eczema and toenail fungus).

Last week, I began putting a few drops of tea tree oil in my moisturizer in the morning and evening. I’ve also stopped drinking any alcohol (I used to drink a glass or two of wine or beer a few nights a week).

The day after I first started using tea tree oil, I noticed a small improvement. My skin was a little dry and flakey in some areas but I just added more moisturizer in those areas.

Now, nearly a week later, my skin has greatly improved. The pinkness is very subtle, the blackheads on my nose and chin are almost gone and my skin is much smoother-hardly any bumps on my cheeks or chin.

I wash my face in the morning with Aveeno Ultra Calming Cleansing Lotion (which I’ve used for about a month or so now) and I wash my face at night with unscented Dove (bar). The moisurizer I use is a CVS store brand similar to Vaseline Intensive Care unscented. I didn’t like the Aveeno Ultra Calming Lotion. I’m going to try the Aveeno unscented baby lotion since a few people have mentioned success with it.

The only makeup I use is a light dusting of a green-tinted mineral powder and a mineral powder foundation. I actually feel confident enough to go out without makeup now wheras for the last year or so, I insisted on wearing a heavy cover-up at all times.

Tea tree oil has been a miracle for me!

#52545 Marcie on March 10, 2011 at 12:43 AM

I have not been diagnosed by a Dr. as to whether of not I have Rosacea, but over the past few months, the typical redness that I have had for years on my cheeks, has now progressed to some slight swelling as well as small “white heads” here and there. I have read all of the posts here, and have found some of the information helpful, and will start trying some of the suggested products. I have actually used the Aveeno Ultracalming, and it did seem to work on the redness, so I may go back to using this. Has anyone used topical antibiotics for this condition? I know that when i had an adult acne flare-up a few years ago, the dermatologist gave me cleocin pads to use, and it seemed to help. Right now I am using tea tree soap, but not sure how often to use it. Any suggestions?

#52809 D Henry on March 13, 2011 at 2:23 AM

I have used L-Lysine 500 mg taken on an empty stomach with filtered water 1st thing in the AM 1 hour before breakfast. L-Lysine is available in 1,000 mg and as the label explains, “Take with food”. I am having good success with the 500mg as I have not had a flare-up with the sore on my nose that is quite sensative to touch. I was also using Metronidazole Topical (Gel) USP, 0.75% daily with also good results as prescribed by my MD. L-Lysine is natural and fairly inexpensive. I might get excellent results if I took it 2 times a day (1 dose AM, and 1 PM) but have not tried that yet. I am happy to be relieved of the sore on my nose. I am 57 yo male.

#53385 Annette on March 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM

Rosacea for about five years. Tried everything the dermatologist recommends, and it’s just getting worse. Am anxious to try to the various suggestions on your website. Thank you for this website. I’m tired of the sales pitches that do nothing more than empty my wallet.

#53418 Annette on March 24, 2011 at 8:26 PM

Went straight home and took Turmeric, washed my face and put Tea Tree Oil with a bit of lavender of my face and left it on. My face turned even more red. Just before I went to bed, I added the Aveeno moisturizer. This morning when I awoke the redness was much, much better. I’m really excited and will keep routine going! So far so good.

#56635 Angie on May 8, 2011 at 7:02 AM

I have just been told that I have rosacea. My skin has literally felt that it was burning and stinging. I had never had any major problems before. My dermatologist of course put me on Noritate and some other “stuff” that cost me $100.00. I stuck with it for 2 months and saw little improvement. I had redness, dryness, stinging and burning, but not the large bumps. My nose was the worst. So I started looking for treatments that were more natural. I saw that rubbing Epson salt water would work, but that made it even worse. I tried proscea and that too still made my skin feel like its on fire. I saw Melanie’s post about tea tree oil, coconut oil, Vitamin E and Selsum Blue. I just tried that last night and I was amazed at how it instantly calmed my skin. When I woke up my skin felt better, not as inflamed. Instead of putting on the Vitamin E and coconut oil in the morning, too greasy for under makeup, I am using Aveeno’s baby daily moisturizer. I also take a 1300 unit of Evening Primrose. I will give you an update on how this is working for me. I really want to be proactive about curing this. Keep you posted on the results.

#58037 Emily on May 24, 2011 at 2:14 PM

I have just found out that i’m suffering from Rosacea. My doctor gave me a presciptions of some antibiotics and creams that I am refusing to take. She advised me that if I follow this medication, my immune system will get slower and my skin will get too dry. I was really upset to know I had to take medicines for a skin disorder. I am only 18 and really upset with the fact that all my life i’ve had a very beautiful skin and for the past few months, i’ve developed little bumps on my cheeks and chin. I’ve done a lot of research on herbal remedies and im finally planning to start what everyone else had suggested about tea tree oil, coconut oil, Vitamin E & Evening primrose. Can someone please tell me where I can find these products and what is the right amount and way to use them?
your help will be appreciated.

#58098 Coneehh on May 25, 2011 at 12:54 AM

I came on this site a few years ago when my doctor diagnosed me with Rosacea. I hated my face it was swelling, red, bumps, then rash at times, also started getting bumps with white tips, pretty grouse and depressing that I didn’t want to leave the house. Doctor prescribed antibiotics and steroids. I began to search the web for natural treatments. I tried the milder soaps that helped at times. Definitely changed my diet, reduced caffeine, reduced alcohol intake, stayed away from spiciness (Very difficult thing to do for a Latina!) I was very strict on my diet, definitely eating healthier worked but I realized my Rosacea was mostly being flared by stress, stress and stress. I exercised regularly and made it a point to have meditation time for myself. I loved my lifestyle change although I was still getting flares here and there. Don’t get me wrong all of these things helped, but not as much after I began taking these pills that a pharmacist recommended from my mother’s hometown- Mexicali, BC. (Also found in CA). Surprisingly they are “Echinacea “with Garlic. I’ve been taking one pill a day for 5 months now, within the first 3 months I saw major results, my face cleared up to my normal stage, normal color! I loved it! everyone would ask what kind of makeup are you wearing? I’d say the same kind I have been using for 15 yrs. (Clinique Superbalanced Makeup Foundation). I had to share with all of you… you must take these pills and follow along with a healthy diet, changing to mild soaps, exercising and learn how to control stress, meditate, drink herbal teas, hit the beach and relax. Good luck to all of you!!!

Regarding facial products; I’ve tried everything you can think of from Aveeno, oils, baby products, vitamins, orally, topical, every makeup, have switched over and over … and the following is what did and does work for me.
• Clinique take the day off make up remover -eye makeup remover
• Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (lid version, not the pump)-facial cleanser
• After washing face with cold water then dab with a paper towel to dry
• VITAL CARE Vitamin E Creme Age-Defying Antioxidants -facial cream apply mornings and nights

#59396 Becky on June 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM

Hey! Its great that we can all share! I too have rosacea which I was properly diagnosed with 2 months ago though the symptoms where there for about a year and a half prior. STRESS is definately something which progresses the horrible condition but you have for find the pece within. Somedays Ive got anxiety to even go out for a walk! its the temperature change and sensation that adds to the state and definately has emotional side effects.
My doctor has prescribed erythromycin tablets and I am into my 3rd month but when I stopped using them for a day (as i ran out) the rosacea got worse! I have tried putting oatmeal in a sock and put in the bath for oatmeal milk which is very soothing to the skin. Now I am very keen to try tea tree oil! i am using ‘cetraben’ emollient cream for my face which helps it feel less tight and moisturises well. its for ezemea too and your doctor can prescribe it for you.
remember – no spicy foods! however yummy!
Good luck everyone and please do not succome to this superficial world – keep positive and healthy Within!

#60074 vickie on June 24, 2011 at 6:58 AM

Why doesn’t Dr.Oz AND MANY OTHERS TELL US HOW TO USE THIS LICORICE EXTRACT? All the sites I’ve visited just say to take licorice extract and not if you should put it on the skin or just take it internally or how much to use and how often.

#60080 David Pascoe on June 24, 2011 at 12:02 PM

Hi Vickie,

I agree the advice you can find supposedly from Dr. Oz is brief and doesn’t give much insight into what he actually said about licorice extract. I have only read articles about using it topically, but that is not to say that something else was also being considered.

Personally I doubt he has access to information that we don’t already know, and it seems clear to me that he was talking about the actions of Glycyrrhizinic acid topically.

davidp.

#60151 Angie on June 24, 2011 at 10:22 PM

update, i did the tea tree oil, vitamin e and selsum blue and I did not find that this worked for me

I had a co-worker tell me about the Verite line by Estee Lauder. Expensive but I am finding the it has helped with the burning and my face is not scaley. Still do have some pinkness, would love a way to get that away, but at least it’s not on fire. Has anybody heard about taking a beta blocker to get rid of the redness. Fyi i am on the oreaca drug for the breakouts.

#61115 Sherrill on July 5, 2011 at 6:14 PM

It’s great to know there is a site for Rosacea help. I have tried lots of expensive potions and creams and at present only use only Trilogy to remove makeup and as a moisturiser around (not on top of) the rosacea. I can see it spreading across my face which is worrying. I looked at Wikipedia for Rosacea and they say small intestinal bacteria may play a part in Rosacea – it goes on to say that patients were given a 10 day course of Rifaximin, a non-absorbable antibiotic that does not leave the digestive tract and therefore does not enter the circulation or reach the skin. 96% of patients experienced a complete remission of rosacea symptoms that lasted beyond 9 months. In the 4% of patients who experienced relapse, these patients were given a second course which cleared up the rosacea again. I have not tried Selsum Blue but am trying Tea Tree Oil. I do find Avene Water Spray one of the best things to use – I use it after cleansing and before applying the Tea Tree Oil as it dilutes it.

Does anyone know a foundation I could use which won’t make the Rosacea flare-up and which can cover it? I’ve tried Green People but no success with their products.

#61999 Tom on July 24, 2011 at 1:03 PM

Try adding apple cider vinegar to your diet.
Add it to soups, cut up some tomatos & cucumbers with it.

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I’ll cut up a few cukes & dip them in ACV and within 45 minutes,
I do feel & see some relief.

#63018 Sherrill on August 9, 2011 at 5:51 AM

Hi everyone – just to keep you updated and maybe help with the Rosacea problem, I used Tea Tree Oil on my bad patches and it’s definitely helped to stop the Rosacea spreading and cleared up a lot of the redness and spots. This is what I use now:

Evening – To remove make up (even eye-make up):
Trinity Moisturising lotion for Sensitive Skin (white tube) which I put on my face to remove make up (the Trinity gentle make-up remover for sensitive skin didn’t work for me). Then I use a muslin cloth (which I boil in the microwave – it does work) to remove the cream – then I use Avene Water Spray and wipe again. Then put some more Avene Water Spray in the areas where the rosacea is still a problem and gently dab a small amount of Tea Tree Oil on those areas and leave overnight. At first the Tea Tree Oil dried my skin and it was quite flakey but now is ok. Then I use the Trinity Moisturising lotion for Sensitive Skin to moisturise my face only on the areas where there is no rosacea (around the eyes, sides of face, forehead and neck areas).

Morning – To clean face
I put some Avene Water Spray on my face then I use a clean muslin cloth (boiled again)to remove the water – this definitely helps clean my face. Then I put some more Avene Water Spray in the areas where the rosacea is still a problem and gently dab a small amount of Tea Tree Oil on and leave again. Then I use the Trinity Moisturising lotion for Sensitive Skin to moisturise my face only on the areas where there is no rosacea (around the eyes, sides of face, forehead and neck areas).

For me, there definitely seems to be a problem with bacteria which the Tea Tree Oil and boiled muslin cloths together work well. I bought about 6 large cloths and cut them into four pieces and I only use once before I then boil them in a plastic container in the microwave for ten minutes about 3 times a week. I know all of this info seems to be a long ritual but you quickly get used to it and I have noticed an amazing difference. I just wish I could find a moisturising lotion and some sort of foundation that I can wear all day on top of the rosacea areas which doesn’t make it flare up – must be an answer somewhere.

Sher

#67386 Carol on October 26, 2011 at 6:42 AM

I started getting small painful bumps/pimples around my nose which spread to my chin. I have fair skin and live in the Colorado Rockies where the cold can bother one’s skin too. I had a chemical peel that stated a side effect could be rosacea and lo and behold, that is what I got. I blush easily and have redness issues. I tried everything I could in the store and nothing helped. I went to a dermatologist who told me I probably had acne and prescribed a cream that made it worse (he kept wanting me to come back so we could try different things). I found Kopec Naturals on line and tried their “K rosacea relief”. It contains tea tree oil and immediately on putting it on my face I felt relief. I used “K rosacea relief” for 6 months WITHOUT using any moisturizer at all. I have now been rosacea free for a year and a half. Even though not using moisturizer feels really awful at first (skin tight and dry) your skin quickly adapts for the short term and soon one can wash your face with soap and not be bothered afterwards. “K Rosacea Relief” was a life saver and I would highly recommend it to anyone! Try it, stick with it and don’t use moisturizer! They were excellent on the customer service end too.

#67414 coneehh on October 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM

Carol,

How did you hear about K Rosacea Relief? and What made you decide to try products @ http://kopecnaturals.com/ ??

Just wondering, Im a bit skeptical espcially after purchasing so many products that do-not-work.
Thanks.

#84833 Mandy on January 8, 2012 at 1:57 AM

Tea tree oil definetely works. Well it did for me anyway. I bought a cream called proskin rosacea by mama nature that contains tea tree oil and it has made my rosacea so good that it is no longer noticeable. It did get worse at first after using the cream but this is supposedly because of the demdex mites dying off. They recommend you use it daily to prevent the mites from returning so I just use some at night before going to bed. It lasts ages anyway so it’s not that costly. I suppose you could add tea tree oil to a moisturising cream. Good luck everyone.

#85074 Becky on January 8, 2012 at 11:11 PM

Hey! Update from 7 months ago!
My Rosacea has calmed down ALOT! (the only thing that is major factor which does keep it in an irritating condition is lack of sleep at the moment).

I stopped using the erythromycin tablets my doctor had prescribed; but slowly came off of them as it was doing the skin worse than better, and was only very temporary relief. So I still use the Cetraben emollient cream which is still very good, also for eczema too; and a thin layer is best for this. And I just olive oil on my face every night, and a wash morning and night with a pure olive oil soap. The anxiety levels have also gone down loads as I dont tend to get in a claustrophobic state like I did. (It comes with the stress of something that irritates the heat.)

I’ve just learnt so much about how having Rosacea is about inner problems and negative emotions draining you to a high impact state. Its about sorting your problems out and recovering things that stress you and make you sadly emotional in your life so you can move on in a way that is positive. A good book to read about is called ‘Joy-full: hollistic home remedies’ by Georgie Holbrook.

Hope this helps you, reading this
HAPPY healing to all.

#88371 Natasha on January 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM

After years and years of dealing with Rosacea and trying everything under the sun to stop it, I just happened to come across a cure by accident and noticed lo and behold, my rosacea improved dramatically. I came across this Mediteranean Food store that sells all kinds of good things and noticed that they had like 7 different kinds of Kefir cheese in one refrigerator so I decided to try it. Supposedly the Meditranean (I know my spelling sucks) is a healthy diet so why not. For two dollars I tried it. And guess what…it cleared my Rosacea like nothing ever has before. The brand that I bought and/or still buy is Labne Kefir Cheese. It has live probiotic cultures and it is kosher. The ingredient list states: Cultured pasteurtized grade A cream, nonfat milk, whey protein concentrate, pectin & salt. Contains live active yogurt and probiotic cultures S. Thermophlus, I. Bulgarcus, I. Lactus, I. Casel, I Acidophilus and Bifidobacterium. Contains: Milk. It is a one pound plastic container. And it has led me to the conclusion that Rosacea is linked to the health of the gut. The way it works best is to eat a big heaping tablespoon just before going to sleep at night. I eat it with Akmak crackers and olives. I sprinkle a little garlic powder on it for flavor. It really really works. The other thing that has helped my Rosacea was to not eat potato chips. I think it has to do with the oil. I eat tons of carbs and sugar but I usually check the oil that is used in whatever processed food that I buy because for whatever the reason some oils seem to make my rosacea worse. I use to not eat potato chips but now since I have found the Kefir cheese helps, I can get away with eating potato chips now and then. Because by golly I really really love potato chips. Also for cooking I use 100% olive oil. If it doesn’t say 100%, don’t buy it. It has to be 100% olive oil as that seems to be the only oil I can tolerate. But the Kefir Cheese – WAY OUTTA THIS WORLD!!!! It has helped to reduce and nearly cure my rosacea like nothing else. I don’t work for no Kefir cheese company – all I can tell you is that it really really works!!!!

#89583 Sand on February 12, 2012 at 3:39 PM

I have had skin problems my whole life. Im only 20 years old and i have rosacea. They said its vary rare for someone at my age to have this horrible condition. I was on doxyciline for 3 months and it had alot of side effect. Since i started them i was deeply depressed and stopped doing everything i loved to do. I stopped the medication and now im trying ipl aswell as usualy cetaphil in the morning and night.
What other products can you use for flare up’s?

#89671 Becky on February 13, 2012 at 10:28 PM

*Also Morrocan Argan Oil is very good for the skin with anti flammitory properties – personally I got it off amazon as theres a rage on there. And a product from the Sheabynature range for eszema which is alot very good for the skin too. Hope this helps. Oh and Sand – Im 18 and ive got rosacea – so your not alone! I got it at 17 lol! anyways hope this helps again

#89691 Heather on February 14, 2012 at 11:33 AM

I knew others must be wanting to go a more natural path with curing their rosacea. I’m glad I found this site.

I was just diagnosed this past week and given the metrogel with parabens in it. That made me cringe. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant, so I skipped the pills

With the suggestions from this site, I’m going to try a few things differently.

I have noticed that caffeine and stress make my rosacea worse. I’ve also noticed that the skin clearing lotion I used on my back (started getting pimples there at age 30), was helping to clear up the rosacea a bit. After reading this page, I can see why. It is Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion made by The Body Shop.

So, I am going to keep using that, up my Lysine intact, and start using some apple cider vinegar.

I’ll keep you all posted on what happens.

#89704 David Pascoe on February 14, 2012 at 5:01 PM

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“I have been using a nutritional available everywhere with great success. I take it once a day with food (oatmeal) in the morning. I take 2- 100mg of L-Lysine tablets and have had good results keeping the skin on my nose from breaking out with sores and redness on and around it.If I skip a day it shows as the skin turns red as if it is going to give me a problem. Next day I am sure not to forget to take some and avert a problem breakout. I am aware that this is also a good treatment for Shingles as I have suggested it to a friend and my aunt had very good results with one dose of L-Lysine for her Shingles several years ago.

Best of luck to you,
Dave”

#89741 Mary Ella Warhurst on February 15, 2012 at 6:58 AM

I was given the Doxycyclene and metro-gel and tried for a while. I couln’t take the side effects of the doxy so I tried several things on myself. I found that Face 45 sunblock with clear zinc works well and over that I apply Aveeno Ultra-calming moisterizer. At night I use diaper rash ointment on really angry spots. These help a lot. There must be something about the zinc and it keeps it in control. But, I have just discovered after a breakout I had (from too much sun?) that my husband’s prescription anit-fungal (anti-bacterial?)cream, Clotrimazole and Betamithasone Dipropionate cream I completely cleared up. The red is nearly gone. So, I use my regular zinc and Aveeno regime and if I get a serious breakout, I use the prescription cream. I am amazed. Hope this helps someone.

#89938 DonkeyLady on February 20, 2012 at 8:58 AM

I’m also a Rosacea sufferer, and I appreciate your comments above, they are helpful. I would love to read some follow-ups from all of you, to hear if these treatments are still working for you. Always looking for a natural approach. Thanks much.

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#90697 Vianna on February 27, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Ive had rosacea for about 4 years now and i have tried everything to improve my skin condition. So far the only thing that has really helped is moroccan argan oil. It is quite pricey but totally worth it! Also, i try to use natural masks (yogurt, avocado, papaya or turmeric – depending on how my skin is feeling atm) for about half an hour in the evening, and then apply the argan oil when i wash it off.

ive never tried tea tree oil as im afraid it’ll inflame my skin!

#90740 coneehh on February 27, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Is anyone experiencing flare ups this time of the year?
I am my skin is very dry and in the evenings my face tends to heat and get irritated for no apparent reason. Nothing has changed in my diet nor my lifestyle. Its upseting when I thought I had this under control.

#90751 Becky on February 27, 2012 at 11:59 PM

Yes the moroccan argan oil is still working brilliantly for me DonkeyLady, just remember tho to get enough sleep – vital for all around health and helps the rosacea loads!!!

#91572 catherine on March 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Saw an acupuncturist for 4 weeks once to twice per week and started the chinese herbal supplement he prescribed (Quell Fire). It is really helping and i am finally having days with no flare ups and my skin is returning to a normal tone

#91688 Julie on March 8, 2012 at 9:17 AM

I have had rosacea for over 14yrs now. I have tried everything from plaxon facial wash (which seems to help) and have tried everyone of the cyclings. I am now on betrim and it has made my face worse. i am looking forward to trying the tea tree oil and some of the other suggestions on here. i am so glad to know that i am not the only one with this. i am also glad that there is a site i can go to and talk to real people that have the same problem as me. i find that having rosacea is very fustrating and depressing.

Thank You to all of you for sharing stories.
Julie

#91690 D Henry on March 8, 2012 at 9:41 AM

I am also a Sleep Apnea sufferer and when I miss good sleep my Rosacea acts up to let me know I am not taking good care of me. No amount of skin care is going improve lost sleep. Now you might discount what I am saying BUT do not ignore the message here. You will learn that this is a factor many are not paying attention to.

#91693 Heather on March 8, 2012 at 12:24 PM

My Rosacea has begun to improve, but no by using the metrogel. The tea tree oil has helped some. Avoiding caffeine is helping too. But in the past two days what has helped the most was doing something I once did for a mysterious rash on my toes that cleared it up.

I let a banana age until it was black. Then I took it out of the peel and mixed it with a little vitamin E (about one tbs). I cover bandages with this mixture and place it over the rosacea and go to bed. When I wake up in the morning the redness is cut by at least a 1/3 and the bumps are half their height. I’ve done this two nights in a row now. I’m going to do it again tonight. Each night a little more goes away (and it also took out a white calcium deposit in my skin).

My cousin also mentioned a laser surgery that cost less than $200 that she got for her rosacea and cleared it up to never come back. I asked her to send me more information on that. I never even knew she had rosacea.

Along with the banana mask, I am also using the tea tree oil lotion I have once a day and avoiding caffeine still.

I will keep you all posted.

#94317 rynhardt on March 31, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Hi Everyone.. iv treid changing my entire diet to fresh veggies, fish and other healthy foods, also been taking vitamin E, Zinc, fish oil and a multi vitamin. iv been working out lightly every day, quit drinking and smoking, changed my facial cleanser and moisturiser.. still the flushing and redness continues! Please help!

Thanks

#94344 DonkeyLady on March 31, 2012 at 11:34 PM

Dear rynhardt,

I don’t know your name, sorry. No problem with you remaining anonymous, I just didn’t want to be rude.

Any, here is some recommended reading for you.

The Body Ecology Diet – Donna Gate
Not well written, but after reading through it THREE times I finally have the program down and it’s working for my Rosacea. Her program is NOT ABOUT Rosacea, but rather overall health.

Eat Right 4 Your Type – Peter D’Adamo
I did find some of the suggestions for my blood type to be of great help. Donna Gales recommends this reading in her Body Ecology Diet book, so I read it.

Another book is Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine – Michael Murray N.D. and Joseph Pixxorno, N.D.
You may not want to buy this book, but it recommends the following:
1. Avoid known triggers: alcohol, coffee, hot beverages, spicy foods and anything thing else you know to cause flushing. This one is standard.
2. Eliminate ALL refined and/or concentrated sugars from the diet. I recommend Stevia instead.
3. Do not eat foods with trans-fatty acids, such a milk, milk products, margarine, shortening, or hydrogenated vegetable oils, and all fried foods.
4. Avoid all foods with iodized salt.
5. Take the following nutritional supplants:
a. Multiple vitamin and mineral formulas (I recommend Peter D’Adamo’s on his website, the right ones for your blood type.
b. Hydrochloric acid
c. Pancreatin

After reading Donna Gates book and adding the Lacto Fermented veggies and properly food combining my symptoms all but disappeared. They are continuing to get milder and mider as I do, and I have definitely found lactose and wheat to be a HUGE trigger for me, but it WILL be different for each blood type. That’s why there is not a “one cure to all Rosacea”. It takes some time and study and COMMITMENT to overcome this, but it can be done. Please write to me if you need further information, but I can only recommend what has worked for ME. Everyone is going to be different.

One more notation, all supplements are not “right” for everyone. After you read the books I suggested (if you choose to) you will understand a lot more.

#94745 rynhardt on April 3, 2012 at 1:04 AM

hi,. thanx very much for the advice! i have the eat righ for your type book and started reading ot today,.it suggests i stay away from dairy and wheat amongst some other things,.,. what blood group do you belong to? i am o positive,.

#94763 DonkeyLady on April 3, 2012 at 3:16 AM

I am O negative. Wheat is definitely a big problem for me and so are ALL milk products. Ghee doesn’t seem to bother me, but I use Goat Milk Ghee to be a little safer. Just staying away from those two things has helped a lot, but food combining, adding in a lot of B vitamins…especially B-12, using fermented vegetables with all my meals, and taking various other supplements has really brought my symptoms down to almost nothing. I have only had visible Rosacea for a year (I had minor symptoms before that, but nothing that caused me any concern), since I became a vegetarian, so I figured that might have something to do with it. That’s where I started my search. I was definitely B-12 deficient. I no longer go by government standards, but I have used up to 5000 mg of B-12 for a week at a time. Reading Donna Gates book really helped me put a lot of pieces together, and since I have worked out my digestion, I have rid myself of a number of issues, including Rosacea. Without proper digestion, it doesn’t matter how much or how many supplements you take, you probably won’t utilize them well. I wish you the best. Let me know if any of this helps you. You have my prayers.

#98026 DonkeyLady on April 22, 2012 at 4:25 AM

Hi Sylvia,

I looked up the product you mentioned and I was amazed at how much advertising there is out there for it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much promotion for one product before. I’m glad to hear it’s working for you, and I may even give it a try, adding it to my current supplement. It can’t hurt, I guess. But, I also want to do more research on it, and I was looking for the ingredients (total ingredients). I found everything BUT this! Can you send me a written version of what’s on the bottle? And when you say “organic”, is it 100% organically grown and produced, with nothing added? And, how is it produced? Maybe it says all that on the bottle.

I don’t know why taking a single antioxidant supplement would really do that much, but if it actually does what you say, I’ll be happy and pleased to agree with you. I plan to get some right away (after I find the ingredients and more information). They must be out there, but there was so much to wade through on this product, I just couldn’t find it.

For me, the fermented foods and proper food combining is amazing. I believe Rosacea is a symptom, not a disease, and I believe that healing the gut helps to heal all of the body, leaving us symptom free. I took antioxidants before I tried these things, and they didn’t get rid of my Rosacea. They are good to take, for sure, along with minerals and certain vitamins. Actually, I don’t even have “trigger” foods anymore. The only thing that turns my face red now is the heat, and it goes away as soon as I cool off, unlike before when it never went away.

#98872 Vicky Lewis on May 5, 2012 at 12:47 AM

If you have rosacea try prokin rosacea by mama nature. It is the only cream that has ever worked in respect of my long term rosacea troubles and it has changed my life. There is nothing left to be said!!

#98876 D Henry on May 5, 2012 at 5:17 AM

L-Lysine has been holding me in good stead, but I have found eating yogurt in addition has made a big difference in just good to great results. This leads me to believe the condition of the bacteria levels in the stomach can effect the nose and surrounding tissues. Eating yogurt helps keep these levels in a good condition making for a clearer complexion on the face and nose. It is worth a shot to get this in control and with all OTC and natural approach. Best of LUCK!!!
Dave

#98991 Aly on May 8, 2012 at 1:38 AM

Hi guys,

I’ve had rosacea diagnosed for about 5 years, with a few years of undiagnosed before that. I feel like I have tried every product under the sun, including the Metrogel, Finacea, aveeno calming products, Dr. Weil’s Mega Mushroom line, etc. The finacea did help some, but ended up being too expensive for me and I wanted to try something more natural.

I found Evan Healy’s products online while searching for a good face cleanser for rosacea sufferers. Her Blue Line (found when I clicked on the “skin conditions” tab on the site) and Immortelle spray have helped my rosacea quite a bit. The redness is way better and my skin feels much calmer. She has a Tea Tree Gel wash too, so I think I am going to try putting a drop of that in with the Blue Line Cleansing milk (which is something she recommends on her site as well to help with the bumps). I’ll let you know how it turns out!

I recommend googling her name and taking a visit to her site.. maybe it will work for you too

#99468 Corky on May 15, 2012 at 9:57 PM

So, what do you do with the Selsun Blue?

Sounds like Tea Tree Oil and yogurt or Kefir are the most commonly used items.

I’ve had rosacea for years and have seen a dermatologist who didn’t really prescribe anything because it wasn’t severe enough. I beg to differ. Well, maybe it has gotten worse