Yoga Wear Guru answers:
There are several reasons why a person might have facial redness. Here are just a FEW possibilities:
- genetics / heredity / hormones
- allergy
- medication induced
- high blood pressure
- hyperpyrexia / rosacea
- lupus
The redness of rosacea is often aggravated by frequent, involuntary blushing, and causes small blood vessels in the face to dilate and become more visible through the skin, appearing like you’re constantly blushing. This can eventually turn into a red rash or tiny red lines over the cheeks & nose. Over time, repeated episodes of flushing and blushing may promote inflammation.
There also seems to be a hereditary component to rosacea in a large number of people.
For an accurate, professional diagnosis consult your doctor or a certified dermatologist.
It’s always easier to treat something when you actually know what it is you’re dealing with.
In the meantime, there’s certainly ways to keep some facial redness under control and less noticeable.
Drink more water and avoid all alcohol & caffeine products (coffee, tea, pop, etc..) Alcohol & caffeine will actually dehydrate your skin. Water re-hydrates from the inside out. As well, drinking water helps to wash out the toxins in your body.
Increase your omega 3 fatty acids by taking supplements such as Evening Primrose Oil, fish oils, etc… And by eating walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecan nuts (if you’re not allergic)
Ground Fennel seeds and Flax seeds, as well as Flax seed Oil supplements (omega 3’s) also act as anti-inflammatories. (reduce redness)
Omega 3’s aid in proper digestion and healthier skin.
Try increasing your intake of vitamin D through supplements (1000 – 4000 IU/day) and B-complex to aid in healthier skin and maintaining a healthier immune system.
Http://www.healthy-skincare.com/vitamin-…
When it comes to make-up and skin conditions, less is better, as your skin needs to breathe to heal.
There are products you can buy that are specifically made to help reduce facial redness:
- LaTherapie Paris has a fortifying skin cream that is supposed to help soften high colour (reduce redness)
- There is a face cream called ROSACURE which is an anti-redness cream formulated to reduce redness for rosacea-prone skin types. (even if it’s not rosacea)
- Guinot has a face cream called RED LOGIC which claims to neutralize the appearance of red blood vessels.
I know there are other brands and products that may be similar. You need to find the one that works best with your skin and your body chemistry.
Moisturize:
- if possible use lotion containing certified green algae or aloe vera gel (use lotions, not creams, as lotion is more gentle on the skin and absorbs more easily)
- Neutrogena makes an excellent moisturizer, simply called “Moisture”. It’s oil-free, fragrance-free, alcohol-free and they have a type that is specifically made for sensitive skin.
Check out these site to learn about possible Triggers…
- http://www.rosacea.org/patients/materials/triggersindex.php
- http://www.drnase.com/misc_2.htm
- http://www.eczemaguide.ca/eczema_care/triggers_to_avoid.html
Here are a few other helpful, (and natural) hints for a better complexion for a lifetime:
- avoid any products with alcohol. Alcohol can actually burn & irritate sensitive skin tissue.
- only use gentle, fragrance-free, oil-free, alcohol-free cleansers on your face.
- have a daily facial cleansing routine (2x daily, morning & night. Do not scrub as this will irritate the skin)
- avoid extended periods in direct sun (use sunblock for sensitive skin, with 15 – 30 spf)
- avoid extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, windy…)
- avoid really hot things. Hot showers & hot tubs, hot drinks (the heat will dilate blood vessels causing more redness)
- avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, and foods with a high refined-sugar content. (these foods disrupt the natural digestive processes of the body)
- eat foods high in anti-oxidants; such as blueberries, cranberries, purple grapes, broccoli, etc..
- drink pure green tea (matcha), rose hip tea, and fennel tea (great antioxidants)
Many people find food with histamines aggravate their redness and a more alkaline diet is extremely helpful.
Http://www.rosacea-ltd.com/rosaceadiet.php3
- try to cut down on stress (stress can magnify a multitude of conditions)
- try to get at least 7 – 8 hours of sleep each night (aids in the healing processes of the body)
http://www.selfhealingempowerment.com/ar…
http://articles.cnn.com/1999-08-25/healt…
Check out the sites below for the most current, up-to-date information regarding facial redness…
Yoga wear really should not be overpriced and really should not consume your financial budget simply because yoga just isn’t intended to be a costly exercise.
. Goodluck ;D
