Mild acne and rosacea-prone skin

Rosacea-prone skin may experience episodes of redness and/or persistent flushing on the face. This skin type is often accompanied by small pimples and a dry or damaged skin barrier.

It is imperative to protect the skin from UV rays, to be extremely gentle and to avoid any tools or products likely to irritate the skin such as wipes or chemical peels (strong exfoliating acids).

Daily Skin Care Routine

Morning :

1. Cleanse the face with the Triple Action Cleaner and rinse with cool water. This concentrated, gentle cleanser doesn't foam and only a small amount is needed. It gently exfoliates and adds probiotics without irritating skin. Pat dry, leaving a little moisture for the next step.
2. Apply the Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil all over the face. This serum will repair the skin barrier, nourish it and add powerful antioxidants. The vitamin C (in the form of a rare oil) contained in this formula is not photosensitizing, a major problem for skin prone to rosacea.
3. Apply the Multilayer Serum on affected areas to target redness and oil.
4. Apply the Regulating Cream all over the face to regulate bacteria and help prevent blemishes.
5. Take the Skin & Biotics food supplement (2 capsules at once) to help balance your hormones by improving your gut health.

Evening :

1. Cleanse your face with Triple Action Cleanser + cold water.
2. Apply the Multilayer Serum on the buttons.
3. Mix 1 drop of Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil with the Regulating Cream , and apply to the entire face.

Nutrition

Thanks to the new science of Nutrition, healthy eating now has a new purpose. Given the critical importance of our gut microbiome in overall health and skin health, we need to choose foods that nourish our gut microbiome.

In the case of rosacea, a condition that may be linked to certain autoimmune diseases, improving the gut microbiome is essential.

Examples of foods that help feed our microbiome :
- High fiber fruits and vegetables such as oats, broccoli, bananas, apples, cabbages, etc.
- Varied plant-based foods – aim for a minimum of 30-35 different foods per week (including herbs, spices, seeds, fruits and vegetables) to improve gut microbiome diversity.

Examples of foods that help restore hormonal balance :
- Healthy fats like olive oil, flax seeds, crushed hemp seeds, avocado, nuts.
- Omega 3 (fish oil or omega 3 supplements).

Reduce sugar :
- Sugars (including simple carbohydrates) produce more insulin. An increase in insulin leads to an increase in androgens. An increase in androgens leads to an increase in sebum and potentially acne or pimples.
- In the case of skin aging, sugar causes premature aging through a process called glycation. Glycation irreversibly damages collagen and elastin, leading to sagging skin and wrinkles.

On the other hand, you should avoid foods that can aggravate acne such as cow's milk, processed or fried foods, sugar and chocolate.

Lifestyle

Exercise increases blood flow, and blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's active cells, including the skin. Physical movement is also essential for balancing hormones. Any form of exercise is effective, from brisk walking to strength training. Find an activity you enjoy doing, and you'll be more likely to stick with it.

Stress management is another key component of health and healthy skin. Incorporate breathing exercises into your life, even if it's just a few minutes a day. Yoga is a great way to combine physical and breathing exercises.

Improve your sleep and take time to relax. Stress is an aggravating factor for acne, and many people suffer from stress without recognizing the symptoms.

To learn more about stress and acne, click here .