Rosacea is described as a chronic inflammatory skin condition that usually presents with frequent flushing, and persistent redness on the face, which can sometimes include the neck, chest, and scalp. April marks Rosacea Awareness Month, and while there is no definitive cause of rosacea yet, the symptoms can be triggered by factors like a change in temperature, stress, alcohol, exercise, sun exposure, smoking, and spicy food.
Michelle Ryan, Yon-Ka’s Brand Educator explains, ‘If you’re experiencing redness and flushing, small bumps or pimples, or visible blood vessels, you may have rosacea. Because of the symptoms, rosacea can commonly be mistaken for eczema, acne, or an allergic reaction. As each person’s symptoms and triggers vary, it’s important to visit your GP or dermatologist for an assessment and diagnosis first. Keeping track of what triggers a rosacea flare-up will help you manage your skin, along with medication and lifestyle changes too. I always advise to use a notebook to monitor how different factors can cause a reaction and avoid or limit your symptoms.’
Michelle continues, ‘At home, you can avoid any triggers that cause your skin to flare up. Using gentle skincare can also help reduce flare-ups. The Yon-Ka Sensitive range helps to soothe red, irritated, inflamed skin instantly and on a long-term basis. The latest launch, Yon-Ka Serum CBD, also destresses and reharmonises the skin and has promising results on rosacea-prone skin.’
‘It’s also important to wear SPF daily, no matter the weather, as UV exposure can exacerbate symptoms. Avoid using hot water to cleanse the skin and avoid scrubbing or intense washing too. Since irritants vary from person to person, always test a new product on your neck to prevent causing a reaction on the face. If you react, always note the ingredients, and try something different! Here are the three products I recommend for anyone showing symptoms of rosacea.’
Yon-Ka Sensitive Crème €66.50/£58.50
This calming cream with prebiotics and probiotics give sensitive or hyperreactive skin immediate and long-lasting relief from discomfort (tightness, itching, etc.). It’s formulated to be gentle on intolerant skin and to minimise the risk of allergic reactions, so there are no fragrances or essential oils in this product. Skin can rebalance because it’s protected, soothed and nourished resulting in the skin being less reactive to external factors. Hydrated and nourished by shea butter and soothed by bisabolol, the skin is less fragile and becomes velvety soft and radiant.
Yon-Ka Sensitive Masque €54.00/£47.50
The secret of this cream mask lies in the unique cocktail of ten plant extracts, making it a concentrated botanical solution to gently calm the most sensitive skin. This mask contains two notable natural ingredients: arnica and horse chestnut. These natural ingredients create a dressing for the skin by instantly soothing and calming the epidermis.
Tightness, itching, redness, and very dry areas are calmed and visibly improved. Works well on post-hair removal irritations. It can also be used as an overnight mask as its soft and silky texture envelops the skin with a cocoon of soothing and restorative sweetness through the night.
Yon-Ka SERUM CBD €110.00/£97.00
Yon-Ka SERUM CBD relaxes both the body and soul, smooths, re-harmonises and soothes the skin, all with 99.9% ingredients of natural origin. Its active ingredients have been rigorously selected: 300mg pure CBD*, native cells of Sacred Lotus and adaptogenic Reishi extract, to ensure maximum effectiveness. Skin is visibly de-stressed, looking more refined and radiating new youthfulness. It helps reduce redness and soothes sensitive and irritated skin.