When you have rosacea, you need to take special care of your skin. People with rosacea have skin that is easily irritated by cleansers, creams, and makeup. Using the right products can help keep you looking and feeling your best.

1- Learn your triggers

Each person with rosacea has different triggers, or things that make their rosacea worse. This can include some ingredients in skin care products, such as cleansers, moisturizers, and makeup.

For many people with rosacea, learning which skin products work involves trial and error.

2- Avoid products that dry skin

Check out labels on skin care products, and watch out for ingredients that can dry out your skin. These include:

• alcohol
• witch hazel
• menthol
• camphor
• peppermint
• eucalyptus oil
• fragrances
• propylene glycol

3- Keep it simple

In general, look for products with mild ingredients and no added fragrance. The more ingredients in a product, the more likely it will irritate your skin. If you´re not sure about a product, ask to try a sample. Or check with your dermatologist.

4- Use sunscreen every day

Sunlight on the skin is a trigger for many people with rosacea. Using sunscreen every day can help, but many ingredients in it can irritate the skin. This means you have to be smart about which sunscreen you use.

5- Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize

A good moisturizer can help ease redness and irritation. Choosing the right kind is key.

6- Use warm water

When taking a shower or washing your face, use warm water instead of hot. Hot water can dry out your skin, and heat is a common trigger for people with rosacea. 

7- Use a gentle touch

Use your fingertips when washing your skin or applying creams or makeup -and be gentle. Rubbing or scrubbing your skin will cause more redness and irritation. Washcloths and sponges can also bother your skin.

After washing, use a soft cotton towel to pat your skin slightly dry. Let your skin dry fully before putting on any medicine, creams or makeup. This helps prevent stinging or burning.

8- Choose makeup carefully

Makeup can help hide signs of rosacea. But many types of makeup can leave your skin dry and irritated.

A foundation that has silicone will help protect your skin. And some makeup comes tinted with a green or yellow base to help hide redness. As with other skin care products, look for makeup with just a few simple ingredients.

9- Take care of all your skin

Although rosacea usually only affects the face, don´t ignore the rest of your skin. People with rosacea may also have sensitive skin on other parts of the body.