Rosacea + very sensitive skin

by SS
(NC, USA)

Hi: I have mild rosacea which makes my skin super sensitive. If any product containing alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid etc. touches me my face turns fire engine red!
I also have a history of acne. Now I am 48, and have dry and flaking skin, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.
Please help! What can I use?

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Our reply

Hi, thanks for your message. I understand! For many of us, skin can get even more sensitive as we get older. Another challenge is finding products that produce a nice youthful result for older skin, without a lot of irritating ingredients.

For really gentle hypoallergenic products that are soothing and calming ... and also moisturizing without harsh chemicals or herbs, I recommend Cleure . They are very good quality, and free of fragrances and chemical irritants that irritate sensitive skin. They are also affordable for the average person, and come in generous sizes to last a while.

These are some of the products that work well for people with rosacea:

Cleure Day Cream and Night Cream
Cleure Emu oil
Cleure Mineral Makeup

You can find these here at Cleure

You do need to read the labels as some of their products may not work for your skin. For example their toner does have a mild form of alpha hydroxy acids. These are very mild and gentle, similar to if you rinsed your face with milk, but since you react to this ingredient I wouldn't use this product right away.

Another product you would want to hold off on for a while would be their facial mask which does contain some mild fruit acids. Later on when your skin is doing better you can do a skin test to see how your skin reacts.

We have a large section on our site devoted to rosacea cures which you may find helpful. In addition to all the suggestions on that page, you will find additional articles on rosacea on the right hand of the page. I hope these can be helpful for you!