How to Prevent Rosacea from Worsening: Daily Habits to Adopt
Living with Rosacea in Santa Barbara, CA, often means dealing with redness, flushing, or thickened skin on the face. It may also cause small pimple-sized bumps and eye issues like dryness. At Kind Dermatology and Medical Spa, Dr. Alexis Dougherty, Dr. Rikk Lynn, and Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hartman can help you manage this chronic condition by suggesting better daily habits.
Use Gentle Skin Products
When you have this chronic condition, many triggers in everyday products can worsen it, such as harsh chemicals, fragrances, and pore-clogging elements. Carefully read labels and look out for “sensitive skin,” gentle,” “allergen-free,” and “non-comedogenic.” Use gentle products for bathing, shampooing, and laundering clothing. Your dermatologists can give you a list of recommended product brands for your skin condition. They can also check the labels of your existing products to see if some may be a trigger.
Using these products also matters, so don’t be rough on the skin. Instead of rubbing hard when drying off after bathing, pat the skin dry.
Mind Your Diet
Many flare-ups can result from consuming the wrong food or drinks. Therefore, it's best to avoid caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and even hot drinks. Some people are also sensitive to dairy, especially cheese. Watch your water intake and get at least eight glasses of water daily. The more hydrated your skin is, the better. You can even add fruit to your water to make it easier to drink large amounts.
Manage Stress
How much stress do you have in your life? In addition to raising cortisol levels, it can trigger a rosacea flare-up in Santa Barbara, CA. Start by getting enough sleep — most people should get 7 to 9 hours of restful sleep. So change that mattress if uncomfortable and wash those bed linens regularly. Be mindful of your bed location to avoid noise pollution that can keep you awake.
Use activities like yoga and meditation to help de-stress the mind and body. Take a class in these practices or watch videos online to get started. Something as simple as going for a walk in nature can also help.
A chronic skin condition like rosacea doesn’t have a cure, but you can manage it and find some relief from constant or severe flare-ups with a few lifestyle adjustments. Get started with better skin health by consulting trustworthy skin doctors like Dr. Dougherty, Dr. Lynn, and Dr. Hartman, who see this issue frequently. Your skin is in good hands at Kind Dermatology and Medical Spa, so reach out for help with your rosacea in Santa Barbara, CA. Call 805-687-5538 to make an appointment today.
