Rosacea Skin

• A) Telangiectasis are tiny spidery veins, visible on the skin surface, usually over the nose and cheek area. These are dilated capillaries, and the walls of these minute vessels have lost their elasticity. This condition is often erroneously called broken capillaries.
• B) Erythrosis is a chronic state of capillary dilation. This may result in a mild or more severe reddening of the skin. The client with a tendency to erythrosis usually develops telangiectasis when growing older, because the increased amount of blood in the capillary vessels may lead to a weakening of the capillary walls.
• C) Rosacea is a condition involving several factors:

  1. Congestion of the capillaries
  2. Inflammation of the skin
  3. Chronic dilation of the capillaries
  4. Papule and pustule formation
  5. Dehydration due to increased temperature (inflammation).
  6. Rosacea usually affects individuals aged 30 and over. It occurs mainly on the T-zone and cheek area, causing a "butterfly" effect on the face. Rosacea is a medical condition that should be treated by a specialist. The causes for rosacea are not clear; they are, however, of systemic origin.

A) Internal

1. Genetic (e.g. thin skin, lack of capillary elasticity)
2. Frequent blushing (also due to stress, alcohol, hot fluids)
3. Hormonal and nervous disorders.
4. Digestive, including consumption of hot, spicy stimulants

B) External

1. Exposure to elements (wind, sun, cold)
2. Failure to wear sunblock
3. Physical and chemical irritations
4. Temperature extremes

Diet and Supplements

1. Avoid spicy, hot foods.
2. Avoid hot and icy drinks.
3. Avoid alcohol.
4. Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins (poultry, fish, legumes, nuts); avoid red meats if possible.
5. Avoid stimulants altogether.
6. Take Vitamin C and Vitamin P (bioflavenoids, rutin, hesperidin).

Active Ingredients

1. Chamomile: vaso-constrictor, anti-inflammatory
2. Arnica (arnica flower extract): anti-coagulant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic
3. Witch Hazel (hamamelis): contains Vitamin P, astringent, decongestant
4. Placenta (animal placenta extracts): regulates capillary circulation
5. Rutin Salt: contains Vitamin P; restores capillary permeability and elasticity. Take internally; observe proper dosage. Capillary problems can be improved only when treated internally and externally over an extensive period of time, and in some cases no visible improvement will occur. The role of the esthetician should be to stabilize the condition and to teach the client how to prevent further damage. Unfortunately, with aging, the capillary vessels naturally become weaker and telangiectasis itself may be a symptom of the aging process.