Shh! Anti-agers no one but you need know about: How can I calm my stinging rosacea?

Anonymous reader asked for advice on reducing the appearance of rosacea
Inge van Lotringen suggested investing in a dermatologist’s appointment
Avoid triggers: spicy foods, alcohol, hot baths, sunlight and intense exercise

By Inge Van Lotringen For The Daily Mail

Published: 02:14 BST, 5 July 2021 | Updated: 02:14 BST, 5 July 2021

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Q I’ve always blushed easily, but now the redness lasts and my skin can sting. Is this rosacea and what can I do about it?

A That does sound like rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that will worsen if it’s not carefully managed.

I would advise you to invest in a dermatologist’s appointment to determine the right treatment for you, as rosacea presents in different ways.

An anonymous reader asked for advice on reducing the appearance of rosacea. Inge van Lotringen suggested investing in a dermatologist’s appointment (file image)

In the meantime, you can do a lot to get on top of the symptoms. Eat an anti-inflammatory diet: leafy greens, fermented foods, fatty fish, yoghurt, wholegrains.

Avoid ‘heat-inducing’ triggers such as spicy foods, alcohol, hot baths, sunlight and intense exercise, and any irritating skincare.

Look for products without alcohol, fragrance, essential oils, sulphates and strong exfoliating acids. Don’t use scrubs, rough cloths or cleansing brushes.

Inge van Lotringen (pictured) also advised reader to avoid triggers: spicy foods, alcohol, hot baths, sunlight and intense exercise

You need a mild water-soluble cleanser such as Curel Foaming Facial Wash, £9.37 (boots.com). Also, a serum and moisturiser with anti-inflammatory agents (niacinamide, allantoin, beta-glucan) and ingredients that rebuild skin’s protective lipid barrier (ceramides, essential fatty acid-rich oils, probiotics).

A good choice is Indeed In-Ceramide Daily Moisture Cream, £24.99 (feelunique.com).

And if nothing else, you need a broad-spectrum mineral sunscreen: Rosalique 3-in-1 Anti Redness Miracle Formula SPF 50, £29.99 (rosalique.co.uk) is perfect and gives skin a delicate, glowing tint to boot.