Wednesday, October 13, 2004

INGREDIENTS FOR ROSACEA TREATMENT

Rosacea sufferers have very specific needs in terms of their rosacea skin care. Some products while often prescribed or used for the treatment of rosacea, may in fact have ingredients which are irritating to rosacea skin. Some ingredients that have been shown to be irritating to rosacea sufferers include but are not limited to: retinol, vitamin A or vitamin C, alcohol, any type of acids, benzoyl peroxide. Many other ingredients in the right amounts are quite effective and very user friendly. Some of the prefered ingredients include: sulfur, zinc, and jojoba oil. These are certainly by no means a complete list.

Many times finding the right product or treatment can depend not only on what ingredients you may react to but also in what concentration or amount you react to them. Other treatments or products you may be using either for your rosacea or in the treatment of other skin conditions can also affect how well a teatment works for you.