Do You Have Rosacea?
Do you suffer from red, splotchy patches of redness over your face, especially on the nose and cheeks? Rosacea, a skin condition that can be annoying and embarrassing, affects about one in 20 Americans. Since it resembles acne at times, many never realize they have rosacea or that there are natural solutions to improve rosacea.
Causes of Rosacea
Rosacea is caused by a conditions that can be overcome with natural remedies. A depressed immune system, vitamin deficiencies and an overload of toxins in the body are all conditions that respond to natural solutions.
Symptoms of Rosacea
Most times, rosacea starts with frequent flushing of the face caused by the the blood vessels swelling underneath the skin. This flushing is especially noticeable on the nose and cheeks. This "red mask" is one of the warning signs of rosacea, which can also cause Rosacea can also cause a a feeling of burning and or grittiness in the eyes, as well as inflamed, swollen eyelids.
Natural Remedies for Rosacea:
- Increase the fruits, veggies and whole gains in your diet. Consider switching to organic foods to limit your exposure to toxins such as pesticides, hormones and other toxic chemicals in the environment.
- Drink lots of water to detoxify your body
- Drink whole veggie juices. Learn the benefits of juicing.
- Use certified organic skin care products. Use no synthetic ingredients on your skin as these are absorbed into your blood stream and make skin conditions worse.
- Try a safe, gentle detox tea to rid your body of toxins and wastes. Detox is great for fresh, clear skin. It will also help you feel more energetic, more mentally alert and help you lose weight.
- Try using organic aloe Vera gel on your skin to help heal it. If irritation occurs, discontinue.
- Try primrose oil supplements which contain linoleic acid, an ingredient needed for healthy skin.
Avoid These Things to Improve Rosacea:
- Avoid animal fats
- dairy products
- greasy fried foods
- processed foods which contain excess salt, sugar, chemicals, toxins and pesticides, plus high levels of saturated fats that promote inflammation
- tobacco
- too much caffeine
- excess sugar
- refined white flour products including bread, pastas, cereals
- hot water when taking showers or baths
Your skin is your body's largest organ and its health, or lack of it, is an indication of your overall health. To improve any skin condition, you can always focus on remedies that target the inside, as opposed to just applying skin creams and ointments that treat the symptoms and not the cause.
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