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Facial Redness and Rosacea

All About Facial Redness and Rosacea

Facial redness is a common issue that can affect appearance and self-esteem. These redness spots are often accompanied by visible small blood vessels, which can be temporary or permanent. The primary cause is generally linked to an abnormality in the facial venous system. This article delves into the causes of facial redness and the solutions to address them.

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Different Forms of Facial Redness

Erythematous Redness and Couperose

Erythematous redness is characterized by redness on the face, often accompanied by couperose, which refers to small dilated blood vessels under the skin. This type of redness can appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly.

  • Erythrosis: Permanent skin redness.
  • Couperose: Visible small blood vessels.

Papulopustular Form

The papulopustular form is characterized by redness associated with acne-like pimples. Contrary to popular belief, these symptoms are not related to alcohol consumption.

Aggravating factors

Environmental factors

Climatic conditions play an important role in aggravating facial redness. For example:

  • Sun exposure
  • Temperature fluctuations between hot and cold
  • Extreme weather like wind and cold

Diet and lifestyle

Certain everyday elements can also contribute to the formation of facial redness:

  • Consumption of spicy foods.
  • Hot drinks such as coffee and tea.
  • Alcohol consumption.

Differentiating Types of Redness

Couperose vs. Rosacea

It is crucial to distinguish between couperose and rosacea for effective treatment. Although both present similar symptoms, there are notable differences.

Couperose

This is primarily a cosmetic condition caused by the dilation of small blood vessels on the face. It is generally not linked to a severe underlying pathology.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a more complex dermatological condition that mainly affects the face. It can include redness, papules, and sometimes ocular inflammation.

Diagnosing and Treating Facial Redness

Prevention and Daily Care

Limiting trigger factors

Proper daily care and limiting trigger factors can significantly help in controlling redness

  • Avoid sudden temperature changes.
  • Use adequate sun protection.
  • Reduce consumption of hot and spicy drinks.

Technological solutions to reduce redness:

Vitamin therapy

A deep infusion nourishes and soothes delicate, irritated, sensitive and mature skin. This treatment calms inflammation in skin prone to erythrosis, couperose and rosacea. This treatment boosts the skin’s immune function, making it suppler and healthier.

Photorejuvenation

Light energy penetrates the skin at the proper depth to improve tone and texture. Photorejuvenation eliminates wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, freckles, rosacea and redness. Although facial redness can be embarrassing, many ways exist to reduce it. A good understanding of the causes and treatments available, combined with an appropriate skincare routine, can help to improve skin appearance and restore self-confidence dramatically.

Recommended skincare products

Using gentle, specific skin care products can also help minimize facial redness:

  • Gentle Cleansers.

For example:

  • Hexam from the Vivier range. A gentle cleansing gel that removes dirt and excess sebum and dissolves makeup.
  • Vivier refreshing toner. The alcohol- and oil-free formula is enriched with witch hazel extract, orange blossom extract, citric acid, vitamin C and glycerine to provide light hydration, soothe sensitivity and reduce the appearance of redness.
  • Anti-Redness Creams/Serums with Soothing Ingredients

For example:

  • Complex solution for redness from the Vivier range. A soothing anti-aging complex that calms redness and irritation.
  • Vivier Serum 10. Skin is fresh and radiant, with a more even complexion. For all skin types, especially sensitive.
  • DERMA-V de Vivier. An award-winning lightweight cream to repair and protect the skin barrier.
  • Sun protection

For example:

  • SHEER SPF 45 by Vivier. A silky-matte sunscreen with SPF 45 for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with a mattifying effect.

SHEER SPF 30 mineral sunscreen is a 100% mineral sunscreen with SPF 30 that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection for a fresh, radiant complexion.