How I cleared my skin: Rosacea Solution

Fix Redness on the Face. Rosacea Solution

I’ll be talking about rosacea. How can you tell if you have this skin condition? Why does it happen? How can you manage it? And most importantly, what steps can you take right now to reduce facial redness without seeing a doctor?

If you’ve noticed redness, sensitivity, or breakouts on your skin — this video is for you. Don’t forget to like and subscribe. Let’s get started!

How do I know if I have rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition. It’s not caused by infection and most often appears in adults. The main cause is dysfunction of the skin’s small blood vessels. They don’t respond properly to stimuli — they don’t constrict or dilate when they should. This causes redness and inflammation.

Causes of rosacea

Rosacea is often hereditary. If you visit a specialist, they may ask if your parents or close relatives had persistent redness, visible capillaries, or inflammation on the face? If the answer is yes, it’s likely you inherited rosacea.

There are also triggers — things that can provoke redness and worsen the condition.

Common triggers include: frequent sun exposure and overheating, red wine and other alcoholic beverages, temperature changes (like going from a warm room into the cold), stress and emotional tension, hot or spicy food, and using the wrong skincare products.

Each person has their own trigger. Example: You and your friend both have rosacea. You go to a fitness class together. After class, your face stays red for 20–30 minutes, but your friend looks fine. Later, you both have a glass of red wine at dinner — your friend’s face gets flushed, but yours doesn’t. Your trigger is physical activity. Your friend’s is red wine.

Identifying your triggers can help reduce inflammation. How to do it?

We recommend keeping a journal. Track what you eat, drink, do, what products you use — and how your skin reacts. Once you discover your personal triggers, try to avoid or minimize them.

What are the symptoms of rosacea?

Typical signs of rosacea include: facial redness (especially cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin), a burning or stinging sensation, acne-like breakouts (pustules, papules), visible capillaries (telangiectasia), and flushing — sudden redness after stress, alcohol, or exercise.

Rosacea vs. acne — what’s the difference?

Many people confuse rosacea and acne, since both can include breakouts. Acne is inflammation of the sebaceous glands and usually appears on specific areas like the forehead, chin, or back.

With rosacea, inflammation and redness occur across the entire face. The skin is sensitive and may burn. Often, visible capillaries are present as well.

How to get rid of rosacea?

Rosacea treatment should always be prescribed by a medical professional. Self-treatment can make the condition worse. There are common treatment approaches that are used most frequently:

Medical therapy may include metronidazole and retinoids, in customized dosages prescribed by a dermatologist.

At-home skincare and in-office Med Spa treatments can also play an important role. Let’s take a closer look at both. 

Med Spa In-Office Treatments

Which in-office Med Spa treatments do I recommend for clients with rosacea?

The gold standard is IPL phototherapy. IPL is one of the most effective ways to treat redness and visible blood vessels caused by rosacea. Intense pulsed light helps reduce inflammation, eliminate redness and broken capillaries, even out skin tone, and decrease the presence of bacteria on the skin.

Results can be seen after just one session, but a full treatment course is needed for long-lasting results. At Metodica Med Spa, we use one of the best IPL devices available — the M22 by Lumenis — and we’ve seen great outcomes.

The second treatment is an azelaic acid peel. This is a gentle, superficial peel that’s suitable for sensitive skin and vascular dyschromia.

Azelaic acid peels help brighten the skin and even out tone, improve texture, reduce oil production, provide light hydration, and lower the risk of inflammation and breakouts.

Azelaic acid also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which is especially important for rosacea-prone skin. It’s essential to have this peel performed by a trained professional.

Injectables for rosacea can also be very effective — particularly hyaluronic acid injections and meso-Botox.

Rosacea-prone skin is often dehydrated and in need of deep hydration. Hyaluronic acid helps moisturize from within, restore the skin’s protective barrier, strengthen its immune function, reduce inflammation, and improve skin tone. These injections make the skin softer, brighter, and less reactive.

We use SkinVive Skin Booster for hyaluronic acid injections — a product with many benefits that I discussed in a separate video. Be sure to check it out.

The second injectable treatment for rosacea-prone skin is meso-Botox. These are diluted botulinum toxin injections delivered into areas with persistent redness, like the cheeks. Meso-Botox works by relaxing the nerve receptors responsible for flushing; it helps reduce sensitivity to stress, alcohol, and temperature changes, and leads to a more even skin tone. The result is fewer flare-ups and reduced overall reactivity of the skin.

At-Home Skincare Routine

Ready to learn how to take care of rosacea-prone skin at home?

Rule 1: Cleanse your skin gently. Use creamy cleansers with a low pH. If the pH is too high, the product becomes alkaline and disrupts the skin barrier, worsening irritation and inflammation.

Avoid anything that causes mechanical friction during cleansing: cleansing brushes (even electric ones), sponges, rubbing with a towel. Rosacea skin is fragile and easily irritated.

Rosacea-prone skin needs specialized products with anti-inflammatory and vascular-strengthening properties. One of the top options is the updated Rozatrol serum from ZO Skin Health. It helps reduce redness, regulate sebum production, and support the skin’s barrier. The formula includes a soothing complex with broccoli extract and milk protein, a peptide to reduce flushing, a gentle exfoliant called papain, and patented complexes that protect the skin from oxidative stress and lock in moisture.

It’s recommended to apply a small amount to clean skin in the morning and evening, spreading evenly until fully absorbed. With regular use, Rozatrol helps calm sensitive skin and improve its overall condition.

You can purchase the Rozatrol serum on the official ZO Skin Health website. 

One more important rule: always include calming and hydrating ingredients in your skincare routine.

For example, azelaic acid. It gently exfoliates, reduces inflammation, and fights bacteria. Suitable for daily use, morning and night. You’ll see results within 2–4 weeks of regular use. Check the concentration — 10% is the maximum allowed in cosmetic products. If you need more, consult a dermatologist.

Another calming ingredient is centella asiatica. It soothes, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the skin barrier. Many brands use it — find one that works for you.

Rule 4: It’s important to strengthen your blood vessels. Weak capillaries are a key reason for rosacea.

Vitamin C is your best friend. In its active form (ascorbic acid), it strengthens capillary walls, increases elasticity, and evens out skin tone.

How to choose vitamin C? Ascorbic acid is the acidic form of vitamin C. It’s effective, but it can irritate the skin.

Start with a low concentration — 10% is ideal for sensitive skin. 20% works faster but may sting or cause redness if your skin isn’t used to it.

If 10% is still too harsh, try non-acidic forms of Vitamin C — they’re gentler but still effective over time.

Rule 5: Always wear sunscreen when outside. UV rays (especially UVB) penetrate deep into the skin and dilate blood vessels, worsening redness and broken capillaries.

Can rosacea be cured permanently?

Rosacea is a chronic condition. It can’t be fully cured, but it can be brought into long-term remission.

To achieve this, follow four key steps:

Follow your doctor’s advice, avoid triggers, use proper skincare, and get regular maintenance treatments.

If left untreated, rosacea can worsen — blood vessels become more visible, swelling may occur, skin thickens, and breakouts become constant.

So don’t wait — start taking action now. Use the four steps I shared, and you’ll start seeing real improvements.

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