Do product fragrances make a difference with rosacea skin care?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

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The best products for skin with rosacea are those that are fragrance free. Fragrances are common irritants, and people with rosacea and other conditions that make skin more sensitive are at greater risk of reacting to fragrances. In surveys, the National Rosacea Society has found that 30% of people say fragrance is a trigger for irritation in their skin. Look for fragrance-free makeup, moisturizers, sunscreens, and cleansers. Apply them to a small area of your neck first, to see if you have a reaction, before using them on your face.

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Rosacea

This chronic skin condition causes swelling of the blood vessels beneath the facial skin, causing redness, spider-like blood vessels or acne-like blemishes. Fair-skinned people, people between ages 30 and 50, and women are more prone to developing rosacea, which is physically harmless but often embarrassing. Other symptoms include a tendency to blush easily, bloodshot or watery eyes, and a red, bulbous nose. Although there is no cure, oral or topical antibiotics can control flare-ups. So can wearing sunscreen daily, reducing stress and limiting your intake of hot beverages, alcohol and spicy foods.

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