Acne rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterised by facial flushing and abnormal dilation of the capillaries,’ says Pedro Catala, founder of TWELVE beauty. ‘Symptoms range from a tendency to blush easily, and persistent redness in cheeks, to severe lesions on the face. Factors that can trigger the redness are hot food, sun exposure and temperature changes. Using sunscreen all year round has been shown to help,’ says Catala.
‘But choose a gentle mineral formula, like Babo Botanials or Coola Baby, as chemical screens can irritate, and big chemical filters, such as avobenzone and oxybenzone, can be endocrine disruptors,’ adds Psychologies’ Wellness Director, Eminé Rushton.
Catala continues: ‘Azelaic acid is a natural antibiotic found in rye, wheat and barley. It’s a great alternative to conventional medicated preparations like metronidazole gels, which are frequently prescribed by dermatologists. You may find it on the label as potassium azeloyl diglycinate. Look for creams rich in soothing ingredients, such as bisabolol, panthenol, mallow and allantoin.