Rosacea and red irritated skin (natural remedies)

The beauty industry is renowned for trying to sell people everything under the sun, causing mass confusion and over-spending. So what is rosacea and how is it possible to treat red and irritated skin, without chemicals? And which are the best products to help? Let’s find out!

Avoid beauty products with essential oils if pregnant/nursing. Many skincare items contain cocoa butter and/or zinc oxide (also found in sunscreens, cosmetics and deodorants). So if you live with pets, wash your skin before letting pets kiss you, or avoid items containing them.

Rosacea and red inflamed skin are kind of the same, the former is simply more serious. Often linked to menopause, symptoms include red flushed irritated skin and a hot face. Common culprits that can help by avoiding them are spicy foods, alcohol and caffeine.

Keep out of hot sun. And if you find your skin gets too hot at night, place a humidifier in the room, to help create a more comfortable atmosphere for your skin, to help it cool down.

Green people’s anti-redness booster drops

The anti-redness booster drops are ideal for people with dry, irritated skin or those prone to rosacea. Also for women whose skin has become dry and red since menopause. Skin feels softer thanks to soothing apricot leaf extract and protecting sweet almond oil.

Also ideal for winter weather when central heating leaves skin red and flushed, these drops are easy to use, just apply neat to areas prone to redness. Or mix a few drops in with your day cream for an anti-redness boost. No alcohol, and scented with subtle spa aromas of palmarosa, neroli and lavender.

Organic Aloe Vera Gel (for dry irritated skin)

Sknfed Organic Aloe Vera is a whole leaf gel to provide instant relief to dry, irritated and sensitive skin. It’s also good to heal redness and provide relief after sun-exposure. Trusted by over 10,000 users!

If you grow aloe plants, keep them away from pets as they can be toxic (read more on pet plant safety).

To use, just apply a small amount to skin, on problem areas. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only.

Carefully process to remove aloin (which can irritate some skins), this deeply hydrates without clogging pores, and helps to reduce inflammation, and instantly cools and enhances blood circulation.

Enriched with amino acids, vitamins and minerals – it stimulates cells to produce more collagen and elasticity, leaving your skin soft and healthy. Made from fresh whole leaf aloe (rather than powder) to preserve natural nutrients and calming properties.

This is the only thing that calms my skin instantly.

Running in the cold and wind had played havoc with my skin, and my face was feeling dry, flaky and irritated. I’ve been using this twice a day for a week, and it’s completely calmed down my skin.

Rhinophyma (needs medical treatment)

This is when rosacea gets out of control and leads to swelling and thickened skin and enlarged oil glands. Sometimes wrongly linked to alcohol consumption, it can cause (especially in men) a big bulbous red nose. If you’re a fan of the wonderful Dr Pimple Popper, you will have seen her giving professional treatment.

This involves using a scalpel to remove some of the oily skin, and this condition needs help from professionals, so see your GP.