Are You Triggering Your Rosacea?
No one triggers a rosacea flare-up intentionally, unless you’re unknowingly doing something that is most likely behind your rosacea flare-ups. There are numerous reasons your skin could be flaring up but the difficult part is that when a flare-up starts, you need to keep track of what you’re doing. It’s admin, but in the long run it helps you understand what’s possibly causing it.
Having to deal with a rosacea flare-up can feel as though you’re fighting an uphill battle. H-Rosacea Formula is a natural option for those dealing with flare-ups and sensitive skin. Made with natural ingredients, it's safe and gentle to use at home.
The Long List of Rosacea Triggers
What could these triggers be? Well, there are over 20 possible triggers. They range from things you can control, like what you eat, or things just out of your control, like the weather. As daunting as that sounds, putting the work in to go through the list can help you understand and see what could possibly be behind those flare-ups.
What foods commonly cause rosacea to flare up?
Certain foods or drinks that we might have not even noticed before could be behind a flare-up:
- Alcohol (especially red wine, but also beer, spirits, and champagne)
- Hot drinks like coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
- Spicy foods
- Vinegar and fermented foods
- Foods high in histamine such as processed cheese and cured meats
- Citrus fruits such as tomatoes or bananas
- Dried fruits like raisins and figs
- Chocolate
- Avocados and spinach
- Dairy like yogurt, sour cream, and certain cheeses
Can weather and environment trigger rosacea?
Shifts in temperature can be one of the most consistent triggers:
- Sun exposure
- Cold weather and strong winds
- Humidity
- Hot showers, baths or saunas
- Warm or stuffy environments
What skincare to avoid with rosacea?
This is where things often go wrong without people realizing:
- Products that contain alcohol or fragrance
- Harsh or overly active skincare
- Layering too many products at once
- Over-cleansing
- Hair sprays or cosmetics that potentially come into contact with the skin
Can stress and anxiety cause rosacea?
Anything that increases circulation or body temperature can play a role:
- Exercise
- Physically demanding work
- Sudden exertion
- Stress and anxiety
Internal & medical factors:
Sometimes the trigger isn’t something you’re doing, it’s something happening internally:
- Frequent flushing (sudden reddening)
- Hormonal shifts (including menopause)
- Chronic coughing
- Caffeine withdrawal
- Certain medications like vasodilators or topical steroids
The Importance of Tracking Rosacea Flare-Ups
Throughout the day if you have experienced a flare-up, we recommend making a note of what you’ve been doing and what might of caused it.
By writing your triggers down daily, you'll likely see patterns form. It might not be all, it might not even be most of them. It could be two or three that show up consistently. Now instead of guessing, you can start to see what your skin is reacting to in real time.
Why trying to ‘fix’ rosacea can backfire
It is a common knee-jerk reaction to want to immediately fix your skin when a flare-up happens, but this is something you shouldn't rush.
Your skin needs time to breathe and settle before you try to get ahead of it by layering on stronger products or switching them too frequently. That approach can sometimes make things worse.
What is the best way to manage Rosacea naturally?
Making our skin feel more manageable is the end goal. Being consistent with a routine that helps your skin feel a bit more settled can help bring that balance back.
When it comes to rosacea, using a natural product is not always the first thing a person thinks of. Natural ingredients and plant-based formulas can feel gentler compared to stronger or harsher ingredients on your face. The ingredients used in H-Rosacea Formula are 100% natural and have been used in routines focused on rosacea-prone skin for many years.
H-Rosacea Formula is gentle and safe to use on your face. The natural ingredients used in H-Rosacea Formula were selected for their role in formulations used for rosacea-prone skin. One of the ingredients being nux vomica which is commonly included in formulations used for visible redness.
See below before and after H-Rosacea Formula
The formula can be used as part of your daily skincare routine to support a consistent care practice.
Once we start to notice the possible patterns and pay attention to what could be triggering the flare-ups, it provides a sense of clarity and guidance. While the list of possible triggers can seem overwhelming, taking away some of the guesswork can help ease that weight.