Over 16 million Americans suffer from the red, inflamed, bumpy, flaky skin associated with rosacea. When it comes to skin care, using the wrong products can send this chronic skin condition into overdrive. One way to win the battle against reactive skin is to know which ingredients can help moisturize and strengthen your skin’s natural barrier, calm discomfort, and reduce redness, without triggering any flare-ups.
Over 16 million Americans suffer from the red, inflamed, bumpy, flaky skin associated with rosacea. When it comes to skin care, using the wrong products can send this chronic skin condition into overdrive. One way to win the battle against reactive skin is to know which ingredients can help moisturize and strengthen your skin’s natural barrier, calm discomfort, and reduce redness, without triggering any flare-ups.
Harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients are among the most common culprits, which is why the K-Beauty approach to skin care can be beneficial for addressing rosacea. This centuries-old method is known for favoring formulations that feature clean, proven ingredients from nature and science that are gentle on the skin, yet powerful in efficacy. So in honor of Rosacea Awareness Month, here are 5 of the best K-Beauty ingredients to soothe the signs of rosacea.
- Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is one of the ginger family’s oldest-known plants used both medicinally and in skin care for centuries. It’s comprised of an active component known as Curcumin, which is packed with anti-oxidants and has shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help diminish flushing, irritation, and inflammation.
- Cica (Centella Asiatica) is an herb rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, and known for its ability to deeply moisturize, calm, and repair compromised skin, improving the integrity of the skin’s natural barrier.
- Propolis is a super-emollient substance naturally created by honeybees, and gets “straight A’s” in rosacea-related skin care for showing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, which all play a part in protecting and moisturizing skin while easing redness and inflammation.
- Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf) derived from the leaves of the Aloe plant, is loaded with vitamins, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and other nutrients. It’s best known for its healing and soothing to minimize redness and discomfort, and repair the skin’s barrier. Recently featured on The List, Kelly Horton-Beeman, a licensed esthetician of FACESSkinGym, touted the many rosacea-busting benefits of Aloe Vera.
- Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) is full of inflammation and redness-reducing polyphenols, as well as UV-protecting antioxidant properties that can help keep rosacea reactions from sun exposure at bay.
Now that you’re more familiar with some of the best ingredients to address rosacea in the K-Beauty arsenal, it will be easier to find skin care products that work for your individual needs. And, don’t forget to patch-test any new products you try!
-The Aloisia Beauty Team