What skin care ingredients can help treat rosacea symptoms?

Heidi Waldorf, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

Dermatology

Dermatologist Dr. Heidi Waldorf explains which skin care ingredients can help treat rosacea symptoms. Watch Dr. Waldorf's video for tips and information on cosmetic dermatology and skin health.

Ben Kaminsky

Dermatology

To treat reddened rosacea-type skin, look for bisabolol, squalane, glycerin, and micronized zinc oxide in the skin care products used.

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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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