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August 20th 2008 07:08
It’s been some time now since I first started this blog and changed my lifestyle dramatically. I must say, my skin is 95% better than what it was before. A number one tip for anyone wishing to get their rosacea under control is to start a journal. Record anything you eat, drink or put on your face. Also note down stress levels and weather conditions. You may be surprised how easy it may be to pinpoint certain triggers. Of course some triggers can take months to pinpoint but you may notice having better days than others. Keeping a journal is the only way you can identify what sets off your flare ups. The longer you can do this, the better, but try to aim for at least two weeks of record keeping. It is hard to remember on a daily basis especially if you’re anything like me, ie: forgetful! I noticed a huge improvement after quitting smoking and eating healthier. I think writing everything down in a journal also makes you very aware of what you put in your mouth. And since most of us like to be able to do the right thing, writing naughty things down in your book just seems, well bad.
Although I no longer keep track of everything I eat or do, I have learnt that better eating habits has made my skin a whole lot clearer. I still have the occasional “spot” come up, but quickly zap it with a cotton pad soaked in cold chamomile tea (works wonders!) The next day, it is almost gone and the itch associated with it has miraculously disappeared. My face does get red still sometimes after stress, alcohol and sitting at the computer for too long. Take away those things, and I’m back to a nice healthy pink.
Rosacea affects different people in so many different ways; there is not “one thing” out there that can cure us all. It’s up to us to try and help ourselves. There are so many products and eating plans out there to promise a cure, but really, there is no guarantee that you will be rosacea free forever.
I have tried the “The Rosacea Diet” by Brady Barrows, the rosacea disks, light laser therapy and numerous other products and skin care designed for us sufferers. Some good experiences, some bad. I will be sharing some of these past experiences on this blog. What worked for me (and for how long), and what didn’t, just to give you my own personal take on these treatments.
Although I no longer keep track of everything I eat or do, I have learnt that better eating habits has made my skin a whole lot clearer. I still have the occasional “spot” come up, but quickly zap it with a cotton pad soaked in cold chamomile tea (works wonders!) The next day, it is almost gone and the itch associated with it has miraculously disappeared. My face does get red still sometimes after stress, alcohol and sitting at the computer for too long. Take away those things, and I’m back to a nice healthy pink.
Rosacea affects different people in so many different ways; there is not “one thing” out there that can cure us all. It’s up to us to try and help ourselves. There are so many products and eating plans out there to promise a cure, but really, there is no guarantee that you will be rosacea free forever.
I have tried the “The Rosacea Diet” by Brady Barrows, the rosacea disks, light laser therapy and numerous other products and skin care designed for us sufferers. Some good experiences, some bad. I will be sharing some of these past experiences on this blog. What worked for me (and for how long), and what didn’t, just to give you my own personal take on these treatments.
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