Rosacea: What to Avoid and What to Do Instead

Rosacea: What to Avoid and What to Do Instead

Rosacea isn’t just sensitive skin, it’s a chronic inflammatory condition that requires smart, science-backed care. Let’s explore what really triggers it, and what helps manage it, based on real dermatological research.

What Worsens Rosacea

  1. Sun Exposure & Weather Extremes

    UV rays and sudden changes in temperature are top triggers, causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing redness.

  2. Spicy Food, Alcohol & Hot Beverages

    These cause flushing by increasing body temperature and vascular activity.

  3. Stress & Intense Exercise

    Emotional stress and overheating from exercise trigger flare-ups in over 60–70% of sufferers.

  4. Over-Cleansing & Harsh Ingredients

    Using foaming cleansers, products with alcohol, essential oils, menthol, and over-washing strips the barrier and worsens inflammation.

  5. Topical Steroids & Irritating Actives

    Steroids and strong actives like retinol, glycolic acid, and high concentrations of vitamin C can trigger or worsen rosacea flare-ups.

  6. Fragrance & Essential Oils

    Highly sensitizing — even natural fragrances can aggravate rosacea-prone skin.

What Helps Rosacea

  1. Sun Protection Every Day

    Use mineral SPF (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) to calm and shield skin from triggers.

  2. Minimalist Skincare: Cleanse, Repair, Moisturise

    A 3-step routine keeps skin calm without overloading it with actives.

  3. Cooling Water Cleansing

    Cleanse at night only. In the morning, use cool to lukewarm water to avoid triggering redness.

  4. Red Algae (Astaxanthin)

    A potent antioxidant that reduces inflammation, improves moisture retention, and protects against environmental triggers.

  5. Chamomile & Calendula

    Time-tested soothing ingredients shown to reduce irritation and redness.

  6. Jojoba Oil

    A non-comedogenic oil that mimics skin’s natural sebum and deeply moisturizes without clogging pores.

  7. Fragrance-Free, Alcohol-Free Formulas

    Choose products that are specifically made for reactive, rosacea-prone skin.

Why Seacra Works

All Seacra products, from the Recovery & Repair Gel to the Moisturiser and Cleansing Soap  are:

  • Clinically designed for red, reactive, and rosacea-prone skin
  • Free from fragrance, essential oils, and alcohol
  • Powered by Red Algae, Calendula, Chamomile, and Jojoba
  • Works better together to repair your skin

Real women report visible improvements in 28 days,  and relief from stinging, burning, and flare-ups.

What to Avoid vs. What to Do

❌ Avoid These

✅ Do These Instead

Over-cleansing & hot water

Cleanse at night only with cool water in morning

Fragrance, alcohol, harsh actives

Choose fragrance-free, calming ingredients

5+ step routines with multiple actives

Keep it minimal: Cleanse + Repair + Moisturise

Sun exposure

Daily SPF with mineral filters

Retinol, Vitamin C (high %)

Try Red Algae & barrier-repair botanicals


References

  1. National Rosacea Society – Triggers of Rosacea
  2. Draelos, Z.D. (2014). "Cosmeceuticals for Rosacea", Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
  3. Tan, J. et al. (2016). "Management of rosacea: A review", American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
  4. Nicholls, J.J. et al. (2020). "Astaxanthin: A Potential Treatment for Inflammation and Skin Disorders", MDPI
  5. Baldwin, H.E. (2007). "Systemic therapies for rosacea", Cutis Dermatology
  6. Clinical data provided in: Seacra Product Claims Summary & Ingredients Review, 2023
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