Rosacea
Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that mainly affects the cheeks, forehead, chin,
and nose. This can be extremely uncomfortable for patients due to itching and
burning, flushing of the skin, breakouts of pustules as well as thickening and
inflammation of the skin, especially around the nose causing a rhinophyma.
Symptoms
The biggest thing you'll notice is redness on your cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Less often, the color can appear on your neck, head, ears, or chest.
After a while, broken blood vessels might show through your skin, which can thicken and swell up. Up to half of the people with rosacea also get eye problems like redness, swelling, and pain.
Other symptoms you may get are:Stinging and burning of your skin
Patches of rough, dry skin
A swollen, bulb-shaped nose
Larger pores
Broken blood vessels on your eyelids
Bumps on your eyelids
Problems with seeing
Do
Don’t
Try to avoid heat, sunlight, or humid conditions if possible
Try to cover your face in cold weather
Use gentle skincare products for sensitive skin
Take steps to manage stress
Do not drink alcohol
Do not have hot drinks
Do not have too much caffeine (found in tea, coffee and chocolate)
Do not eat cheese
Do not eat spicy food
Do not do too much aerobic exercise, like running
Helpful Tips
Know your rosacea triggers – some common influences are spicy foods, coffee, and alcohol
Always wear sun protection: SPF 30 + every day is recommended to avoid an aggressive rosacea flare
Green-tinted makeup primers and BB creams can help disguise facial redness and can act as a temporary cover-up
A Dermalogica skin peels is another form of a non-invasive treatment to target redness
Skin Treatment consultation
15 minutes | Redeemable with products | 10% off for first purchase over £50 upon consultation
We will gather all the information we need about your skin prior to the virtual consultation. We will arrange a time to call you and talk about your skin, understand your skin care goals, recommend the right products for you and how best to use them.
We will contact you to arrange a time within 48 hours after receiving your order. Our preferred method of communication is a Whatsup video call or Zoom call but we understand some clients might prefer just a phone call.
15 mins · £15
Dermalogica Pro Power Peels
Pro Power Peel30 Treatment
£55 – 30min
The Dermalogica Pro Power Peel redefines the peel experience. Our strongest and fastest peel yet, the Pro Power Peel collection, features a full suite of peel products, including Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs). In this express 30-minute treatment, we will create a customised peel to instantly rejuvenate and refresh your skin. With a unique system of three different acids for a deep exfoliation personalised to you, it is ideal for targeting lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, or breakouts.
*Patch test required before treatment.
Pro Power Peel60 Treatment
£85 – 60min
Want to experience a truly transformative treatment? This effective and customized 60-minute treatment combines our Pro Power Peel 30 treatment benefits with additional advanced techniques and technologies. Peel results are dramatically enhanced by a supplementary deep treatment process incorporating powerful IonActive Serum™, a customised masque, LED light therapy, and relaxing massage to ensure your skin is left clear, smooth, and glowing.
*Patch test required before treatment
Pro Power Eye Peel
£25 - 30 mins
Specially contoured to treat the undereye area and crow's feet, our new Pro Power Eye Peel is a concentrated eye patch that exfoliates and hydrates in a single step.
New Pro Power Eye Peel is a concentrated eye patch that brightens the undereye skin, helps even skin tone and texture, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This powerful yet gentle eye peel features ingredients that encourage cell turnover – resulting in an epidermal renewal similar to Glycolic or Mandelic acid.
Hydrafacial for Rosacea
At a Glance
Duration of treatment: 30 minutes skin preparation Hydrafacial and 60 minutes bespoke medicated Hydrafacial
Anesthesia Required?: None
Contraindicated: Active skin infection, Anyone on Roaccutane (or finished a course less than 6 months ago), St. Johns wort, Recent waxing. Avoid for 2 weeks after injectable treatment and laser treatment.
Downtime: None
Expected Results: Skin immediately looks hydrated, brighter, and is more radiant.
Number of Treatments: Results are visible after one treatment but a course is recommended.
Price: £165 per session. 0% finance available here.
HydraFacial for Rosacea
Whilst all standard HydraFacials will help rosacea, there are more targeted facials available specifically for rosacea. The best facial for rosacea would be the Circadia Protect Plus Booster from our new HydraFacial Platinum range.
The Circadia Protect Plus Booster is essentially an upgraded, elevated HydraFacial with the added benefit of a powerful Circadia serum. This booster is formulated especially with antioxidants and reactive oxygen species that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties to help target tone, and texture and reduce the redness of rosacea.
This HydraFacial also helps to protect your skin against the elements as fluctuating weather conditions can trigger a flare.
HydraFacial helps rosacea because it uses massage techniques, and vortex fusion technology and contains skin-renewing ingredients that help to soothe inflamed, red skin and correct uneven pigmentation.
The first step of HydraFacial is massage-based to help improve the natural circulation of the lymphatic system. This helps to increase blood flow and oxygen levels in the skin which may relieve the tightness often experienced with rosacea. By also encouraging the fast removal of toxins and waste through the lymphatic system, it may reduce the development of bumps and spots experienced alongside chronic redness.
The other stages of HydraFacial, like the cleansing and exfoliating stage, work to remove dead skin cells and promote overall stronger skin health which always makes your complexion look brighter.
As certain exfoliants can irritate rosacea, and worsen redness, this step is a very gentle process that contains natural botanical extracts and ingredients to nourish the skin. Some of these ingredients used are:
Lactic acid – an alpha hydroxy acid specifically used to treat hyperpigmentation and uneven complexion
Glucosamine – for regenerating skin cells, improving hydration, and inhibiting the development of red pigmentation
Antioxidants – to repair, and reduce inflammation, of the skin as well as fine lines and wrinkles
During stages 3, 4, and 5, you can expect your skin to be deeply clarified and all the impurities removed. Then your skin will be rehydrated and flooded with essential brightening agents, more antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to leave your skin feeling rejuvenated and glowing.
These steps help to reduce the appearance of rosacea, as they work to restore the pores to their normal size – which can improve the appearance of visible blood vessels. HydraFacial’s gentle skin resurfacing properties also help fade away the redness.
In the final stage of HydraFacial, a hand-led, infrared light device is passed across the skin which has large benefits in pigmentation correction. The light energy targets and accelerates the repair of broken blood vessels and helps to prevent excessive flushing which are prominent symptoms of rosacea.
Other Treatments To Consider
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Simply put, a PRP facial uses your own blood’s platelets and plasma on your face. The natural chemicals in your own PRP are slathered onto your face and then micro-needled into the skin during a short procedure. Once the plasma is in, it begins to do its work of rejuvenating your entire face, tightening wrinkled areas, and smoothing the overall look. It’s able to do that because PRP’s essential chemical components stimulate collagen growth.
Some people opt to have just one facial while others undergo a regular series of procedures. The more often you have a PRP facial, the longer the results of each treatment will last, which is about three to six months.
Ideal for ideal for: acne scarring, sun damage, dull skin tone, fine lines & wrinkles, crows feet and dark circles.
Pricing starts at £450.
Hydrating your skin with nourishing, non-irritating ingredients can be one of the best lines of defense in keeping rosacea under control.
The best Dermalogica products for rosacea are found in the UltraCalming range. They’ve been formulated with sensitive and rosacea-affected skin types in mind.
UltraCalming products contain active ingredients to nourish and hydrate while soothing aggravated complexions.
If you’re new to skincare, there’s no need to stress. The range is completely beginner-friendly and super-easy to use!
Step 1: A soothing wash to cleanse without stripping - Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser
What is it: Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser is free from artificial fragrances and colours. It contains soothing Oat, Raspberry, and Cucumber extracts to reduce discomfort while washing away impurities. Plus, it’s pH-balanced to ensure it doesn’t disrupt the skin’s delicate acid mantle.
When skin is already sensitised or in the midst of a rosacea flare-up, irritating the skin further with a stripping cleanser is the last thing you want to do. It’s important to choose something gentle that won’t make the situation worse. When dealing with rosacea, Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser couldn’t be more ideal.
Step 2: A gentle exfoliant to improve skin texture - Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
What is it: The formula is based on Rice Enzyme Powder, which turns into a thick paste when mixed with water. The resulting scrub gently buffs away dead surface skin cells and also has Salicylic Acid to further boost the exfoliating action.
Many rosacea sufferers have given up on exfoliants due to their potential for worsening skin flare-ups. But things don’t have to be that way! If you have rosacea, Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is a great product to try.
Step 3: A comforting essence for cranky skin - Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence
What is it: This hydrating essence is supercharged with calming actives such as Aloe Leaf Juice, Oat Kernel Extract, and Lavender Oil to quickly help skin chill out. It’s vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and contains no artificial colours or fragrances.
Hunting for a product that’ll quickly nix a flare-up when it happens? If you suffer from rosacea, Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence might just be your new BFF.
Step 4: A calming moisturiser to settle rosacea flare-ups - Dermalogica UltraCalming Barrier Repair
What is it: In one step, this waterless hydrator helps moisturise and calm the complexion using Evening Primrose Oil. Dermalogica UltraCalming Barrier Repair also contains emollient Silicones, which work to repair existing damage as well as fortify the skin barrier to prevent future flare-ups.
When you need to quickly soothe rosacea, Dermalogica UltraCalming Barrier Repair is an excellent product to have on hand. This one’s great as a nurturing after-shave balm for men too.
Step 5: The perfect sampler set for trying Dermalogica’s rosacea products - Dermalogica Sensitive Skin Rescue Kit
What is it: The Dermalogica Sensitive Skin Rescue Kit is the ultimate travel-sized Dermalogica rosacea kit to sample or take away on holidays. The set contains 3 mini products from the collection:
UltraCalming Cleanser
UltraCalming Mist
UltraCalming Water Gel
It’s a great place to start when sorting out your rosacea-friendly skincare routine for the first time because you can decide which products work for you. All products in the set are PETA-accredited and cruelty-free.