Help for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea: Skin Care Guides

Navigating through the challenges of sensitive skin (and rosacea on top of that!) can be very difficult.

Finding the right products that are gentle enough and not irritating for such reactive skin can be a long, frustrating journey through trial and error.

Because I have gone through all of this myself, I decided that a great way to offer help, for us sensitive skin and rosacea types, was to create a series of helpful Skin Care Guides to help take some of the guess-work out of finding the right products and at least give you a proven sensitive skin care routine as a great place to start.

I hope so much these resources can be a huge help for you and your rosacea and/or sensitive skin!

First up, the best skin care routine I have found to support my sensitive rosacea-prone skin:

My "Dream Team" Skin Care Routine for Sensitive Skin & Rosacea - Instant Digital Download

In our New Digital Skin Care Guide for Sensitive Skin & Rosacea, I share my entire step-by-step sensitive skin & rosacea skin care routine, including: 

• My morning cleansing, moisturizing and protecting routine 
• Each step of my nighttime skin care routine  
• Each product I use, why I use them, how and when I apply them and why I love them (including one product that might surprise you!)

This tride and true rosacea and sensitive skin care routine has helped my skin stay clean, clear and calm for many years. I don't have to worry about products causing redness, irritation or rosacea flares because each of the products I use are gentle and protective. 

>>>Pick up your Instant Digital Download today, of "Dream Team" Skin Care Routine for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea here -a new link is coming soon! Sorry for the inconvenience!

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More helpful resources for Rosacea:

Clear Skin Guide Rosacea and Sensitive Skin - lifestyle habits my skin can't live without!

There are so many things that contribute to keeping my skin clearer and more calmer, when it comes to Rosacea and Sensitive Skin. I have lived with Rosacea for 14+ years and it's taken me a lot of trial and error to come up with lifestyle habits that support my skin in the best ways.

This coloful-magazine-style 28 page pdf is full of all the things I do that help to keep my rosacea prone sensitive skin looking and feeling its best with many more days of clear, calm skin. I hope it can help you too!

Pick up your copy today! Clear Skin Guide for Rosacea & Sensitive Skin Instant Digital Download - new link coming soon! Sorry for the inconvenience!

See what it's all about!

Ocular Rosacea Eye Care Guide:

Soothing Tips & Remedies for Ocular Rosacea -Instant Digital Download

Rosacea doesn't only affect the skin, it can also affect our eyes, causing symptoms like itching, burning, redness and dryness. Ocular Rosacea can also make it particularly challenging to wear contact lenses. 

I have dealt with dry eye issues (and contact lens related discomfort) related to Ocular Rosacea, for years. It wasn't until I met with my Ophthalmologist on a regular basis and started to put the tips and remedies he suggested into regular practice, that my dry eye symptoms began to ease.  His suggestions have helped me so much that I wanted to share them with you and I hope you find them helpful for you as well!

Our Soothing Tips & Remedies for Ocular Rosacea Digital Guide is another helpful resource for those with Rosacea to find relief from dry eye and other eye-related symptoms, as recommended by my Ophthalmologist. 

>>>Grab your Instant Digital Download of "Soothing Tips & Remedies for Ocular Rosacea" thru our Etsy Shop and start Soothing your Dry Eyes today! 

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Additional Helpful Guides for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea are coming soon! Here is a full list of the titles either currently available or coming soon:

• Dream Team Skin Care Routine for Sensitive Skin & Rosacea
• Soothing Tips & Remedies for Ocular Rosacea
• Clearer Skin: Rosacea & Sensitive Skin Lifestyle Habits I Can't Live Without 
• Travel Tips for Rosacea and Sensitive Skin 
• Beach List for Rosacea and Sensitive Skin 
• Why I Developed Rosacea After IVF — My Personal Experience

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About the Author: Shannon Sorensen is the Founder and CEO of Fairface, makers of the best soft washcloths for sensitive skin. As an advocate for those with sensitive skin and rosacea, she created this new line of Skin Care Guides for Sensitive Skin and Rosacea as an additional resource to help those with sensitive skin conditions feel less alone and have the best tools and information to care for their skin.  

DISCLAIMER:

The opinions and ideas expressed in these guides are my own, including recommended tips from my licensed skin care and eye care providers. These digital guides are intended for informational purposes and do not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare or eye care professional for personalized guidance and treatment.

Is Facial Steaming good for Rosacea and sensitive skin?

Maybe you've seen them - the lovely little facial steamers influencers have been promoting lately. 

They sit with their smiling faces over the large upward spout as a steady stream of cloudy air cups their faces, with what could only be described as "Home Spa Magic". Ahhhh. It really does look tempting.

But when it comes to beauty trends, the question for all us sensitive skin types is, but is it right for MY skin?  

Is facial steaming good for us sensitive skin types? Yay or nay?

Here's what I found:

Facial Steaming for NORMAL SKIN TYPES-

According to Specialists in Dermatology, certain skin types can benefit from facial steaming once or twice a week, as the steam:

• Helps release pore build up and prepare skin for a deeper cleanse  

• Nourishes skin with increased blood flow  

• Hydrates skin  

• Promotes relaxation, and 

• Helps to open sinuses 

Facial Steaming for SENSITIVE SKIN TYPES-

Unfortunately, facial steaming, for those of us with sensitive skin and skin prone to redness (like Rosacea, and Eczema), can actually make our skin worse and aggravate inflammatory skin conditions. The heat can also cause facial flushing, which for me, with Rosacea, is the opposite of what I want.

Facial steamers are right up there with hot tubs, saunas, hot showers and sitting too close to the fireplace. Overheating Rosacea and Eczema prone skin is a trigger we want to avoid, not choose it on purpose. 

While the benefits of facial steaming are clearly there, for us sensitive skin types, those benefits don't outweigh the disadvantages.

Have you tried facial steaming? What was your experience like?

I'm out of the face steaming game but will happily stick with a little "Home Spa Magic" of my own, Fairface soft washcloths for sensitive skin. 

Beauty trends come and go, but when you find what works, you stick with it!

xo Shannon

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5 Fall Skin Care Rules to Reduce Rosacea Flares

Did anyone else wake up at 4am, Sept 23rd, to ring in the fall equinox? No? Just me?

When I read the night before that the official fall equinox was beginning at 3:50am in the morning, I think it seeped too far into my brain, thus triggering a 4am wake-up call to nothing but the official arrival of fall whilst laying awake in complete darkness.

While this change of season means less daylight per day (thru December 21, 2019, the official time of winter solstice), what does it mean for your skin? Do you need to do anything differently for your Rosacea-prone skin in the fall?

I wanted to share these 5 Rosacea skin care rules I personally live by as the seasons change, to help my skin adapt to the weather and conditions without skipping a beat.

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5 Tips to Reduce Rosacea Flares this Fall 

1.  Stay hydrated

Drinking more water hydrates and plumps your skin cells, flushes out toxins and improves circulation and blood flow. It is listed on Rosacea.org as a top tip for healthy skin, since dehydrated skin is more prone to flare-ups, irritation and sensitivity.

2.  Keep your skin moisturized

A common problem associated with Rosacea is the facial skin barrier dysfunction which makes facial skin unable to retain water. Moisturizers are an important part of a Rosacea skin care routine to lock in as much moisture as possible, so make sure to apply moisturizer every day while your skin is still moist. If you use a topical medication for your Rosacea, like I do, my dermatologist told me medication first, moisturizer second.

3. Keep wearing sunscreen

You know how I feel about sunscreen. Sunscreen 365. I wear it every day without fail, rain or shine  and in Seattle, where I live, it's often cloudy and even rainy. Do I still wear sunscreen in the fall? Heck yes! It is a physical layer of protection from the elements and UVB & UVA rays that are still there, even in cloud cover or rain. Wear it religiously. It's most often the number 1 skin care recommendation that skin care professionals make. If you do nothing else, wear sunscreen (but ps, please also wash your face).

4. Dress in layers 

One of my big pet peeves as the weather starts to get cooler, is places that crank up their heaters like it's below zero outside. Since flushing often leads to Rosacea flares, it's really important to maintain a comfortable body temperature. Since you can't control someone's thermostat, dressing in layers will allow you to still wear the stylish outfit, but take a layer off if needed, so if rooms starts to heat up, you can layer down before you face gets flushed. I personally like to wear a cute graphic tee and a colorful cardigan. Peeling off the outer layer can give you instant relief.

5. Choose a cooler version of your favorite cold weather drinks

One of my favorite things to do with my mom in the fall and winter, is grab a Starbucks hot chocolate, with a shot of caramel. Mmmmm. Just writing this makes my mouth water. The downside to drinking something hot like hot chocolate or coffee is the heat that it brings to our face and body. If you were lost in a snowstorm and someone handed you a thermos of hot chocolate, you'd be all in, but if you have Rosacea, you need to watch your heat intake.

One trick I've found that works well for me at Starbucks is to ask them to make my drink lower temperature, or even "kid temperature". Not only does this make it more comfortable to sip down, it helps eliminate flushing brought on from drinking something hot.

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Do you have any fall skin care secrets or products to share that help keep your Rosacea at bay in cold temperatures? We'd love to hear from you!


I also included links to some of my favorite products to help with the 5 Rosacea fall skin care rules I discussed. If the links are thru Amazon, please note that I may make a small commission on purchases through these links.

Thanks for reading! xo

Shannon
Founder, Fairface Washcloths for sensitive skin





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What to bring to the beach if you have Rosacea or Sensitive Skin: Beach Day Essentials Check-list

Just because you have Rosacea or Sensitive Skin doesn't mean you can't enjoy a day at the beach! As hot weather approaches, those of us with Rosacea get a little nervous, since heat is a top trigger for a flare.

Follow this helpful check-list with all of the beach day necessities, so you can safely enjoy a hot day out at the beach, without worrying about your Rosacea-prone skin heating up.

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Beach Day Packing-list for Rosacea & Sensitive Skin

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¨ Hat (wide-brimmed hat like this cute one , a fun wide-brimmed straw sun visor or baseball hat)

¨ Shade Screen or Beach Umbrella (shade is your friend!) We like this easy clamp Adjustable Umbrella  you can attach to any beach/camp chair.

¨ Bathing Suit (you may want to try a bathing suit like this, with UV blocking fabric)

¨ Cover-up (try an spf cover-up for more skin protection)

¨ Sunglasses (go for function over fashion - polarized anti-glare are best)

¨ Sandals (We love Rainbow sandals and flip flops)

¨ Sunscreen (we love Vanicream products SPF 50 & SPF 35)

¨ Extra Sunscreen (Bring spray-on sunscreen for extra coverage during the day)

¨ Lip Sunscreen (like Burt's Bees or Vanicream)

¨ Cold Water (Bring a few refillable water-bottles. Tip: 1) Freeze 1 full water bottle the night before - leaving space at the top for water to expand. This slow-melt will allow you to drink cold water in the heat. 2) Freeze a water bottle half full the night before & just add water to it the next day so you have some to drink right away that is still cold, as the "iceberg" melts)

¨ Small flexible ice packs or frozen gel packs (if you're getting too warm, place ice packs or frozen gel packs under a towel and put on the underside of your wrists, back of your neck, bends of your elbows, or backs of your knees to cool down quickly. Not recommended to put on your face.)

¨ Snacks (be sure to include some watery snacks like grapes, apples & watermelon)

¨ Hand Wipes (I like the individually wrapped ones)

¨ Beach Towel (I like big thick ones)

¨ Beach Chair (get yourself up off the hot sand with a comfy beach chair like this one)

Post-Beach Skin Care

Remember after spending an afternoon at the beach it's important to gently cleanse away all the sunscreen, sand, salt, oils and debris from the day.

¨ Use a gentle washcloth on your sensitive face (we recommend Fairface Delicates with a gentle cleanser (we love Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin 8 oz pump).

¨ You may even need to *gently* wash your face and body twice, depending on how thick and hardy your sunscreen is.

¨ Remember not to scrub. You can still wash to clean gently without irritating your sensitive skin, which is especially important after spending the day out in the sun.

¨ Moisturize right after cleansing to seal in the extra moisture your skin will need after being out in the sun. We love CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. It's creamy and very moisturizing all year round.

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These are a few of our MUST-HAVE'S for a beach day if you have Rosacea or Sensitive Skin.

Did we forget something? Tell us what your beach day essentials are so we can add it to our list!

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Do you have Rosacea and not know it?

Tell tale signs of Rosacea
Do you have it?

Before I was diagnosed with Rosacea, I was really confused about what my skin was doing.

The heat

My face would get hot and flushed, but strangely, it was most often only on one side of my face. I couldn't stop myself from touching one cheek, and then the other, to verify the temperature difference. 

In an attempt to make the heat go away, I would get cold drinks from the water fountain or take ibuprofen to see if that would help, but the strange half-faced heat wave remained. 

I was totally self-conscious. I had to keep dashing to the bathroom mirror or hiding in a stall to sneak a peek at my face. Was it as obvious as I thought it was? It wasn't normal to have half of your face red, or was it turning slightly purple?

And then there was the inevitable itch that followed.

The Itch

It was like a tickling under my skin that made me want to lose my mind. I would hold out for as long as I could, but once I scratched, ahhhhh total pleasure zone. The problem was, once I scratched that itch, there were many more to follow because not only had I made my initial spot worse, I spread it.

The welts and pistules

I knew within minutes of hot spots and itching, it was only a matter of time before welts and pistules would form on the top of my skin like an erupting volcano. My skin, being very fair, looked like I had rolled in a bush full of poison ivy. It was so humiliating.

Relief from my Rosacea symptoms

Topical medication

Washing harder to "get rid of the bacteria" didn't work. Don't do it. It made my face much worse and spread the redness like wildfire. The cycle I started was hard to stop. The itching and redness just got worse with every wash, and it wasn't just something I could "wash away".

What did work, was going to a dermatologist, who diagnosed me with Rosacea. I had already googled the heck out of my symptoms and assumed that's what it was, but it wasn't until the doctor gave me his diagnosis that I felt I had really found an answer. I finally had an end to this war with my skin.

He prescribed me Metrogel, a topical antibiotic that was supposed to decrease redness and swelling and help to get rid of the pistules. For me, it helped.
But then there was washing my face.

Soft washcloths for Rosacea

I knew I had to treat my face differently. I had been causing more damage to my sensitive skin by washing harshly. Each time I scrubbed, I caused micro-tears in my skin that created a vicious cycle of redness and irritation that had to be stopped.

Even washing gently with regular washcloths was like sandpaper to my face. I began looking for soft cloths to use that wouldn't irritate my skin, but there weren't any to be found. So I sourced materials I could use instead of a standard washcloth and that's how the first Fairface Washcloths were made. They saved my skin and once I started making and using them I've never looked back.

These soft washcloths are what helped to heal my Rosacea plagued skin. Do I still have Rosacea? Yes, but you wouldn't know it now. My skin is clear. I still have my moments, like when I break from my regular routine, but I make it a priority to take good care of my skin, and it shows.

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If you struggle with sensitive skin issues like Rosacea, Eczema, Dermatitis, or Psoriasis, our washcloths are made just for you. The gentle properties of Fairface Washcloths can soothe sensitive skin and help break the cycle of redness and inflammation. Please visit us to learn more.

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Written by Shannon Sorensen, Founder and CEO of Fairface Washcloths. The experiences and opinions expressed here are not meant to substitute a physicians care. Please seek the help of a dermatologist to get the help you need.

Rosacea friendly Face Cloths and Washcloths NEW bigger size!

©Fairface Washcloths Best Rosacea-friendly face cloths and washcloths

Our selection of Rosacea-friendly Face Cloths and Washcloths have expanded to offer a new LARGER option for even better overall coverage of your sensitive skin!

We value our customer feedback and want to make sure you have the right products for your sensitive skin care needs.

While many of you love our standard 9" x 9" cloth, others wanted a bit more coverage.

With you in mind, we have expanded our line to now include both the standard 9" x 9" facecloth/washcloth option AND the XL 12" x 12".

Our new 12"x12" X-large washcloth is available NOW at FairfaceWashcloths.com in both our Original Fairface Washcloth with soothing, soft flannel + absorbent terrycloth & in our Delicate Fairface Washcloths with soothing, gentle double-sided flannel for cleansing even the most tender skin.

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