Winter is a difficult season for people with Rosacea and Rosacea-like Dermatitis because of the dry air and dryness. Hopefully, you can get through it safely by keeping your skin well hydrated. Some people think moisturizing means applying lots of lotion. Even if you moisturize your skin temporarily, it will become dry again after a while. Hydration refers to the skin's continual wet condition, in which moisture is kept at a consistent level. Especially for sensitive skin, which has impaired barrier function, only a moisture-retaining moisturizer can prevent the skin from drying out. Poor hydration is often due to poor skin care. So, what is the right way to moisturize ?
After moisturizing the skin, it must be carefully covered to prevent it from evaporating. This is the role of creams, oils, and waxes. Moisturization entails preparing the skin's environment so that it maintains moisture and the barrier function functions effectively. The barrier function is originally located in the top layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, which is only 0.02 mm thick. It is composed of three elements: the sebaceous film that covers the skin's surface, the natural moisturizing factor (NMF) of the stratum corneum, and the intercellular lipids that fill the spaces between the cells. The barrier function is made up of many layers of water and oil that operate as a barrier to keep foreign things out of the skin. Synthetic surfactants, on the other hand, have the capability of fusing water and oil, leading them to dissolve and destroying the barrier function. When the barrier function is compromised, the skin cells become scaly and dry, and bacteria and allergens from the outside may readily infiltrate, causing irritation and inflammation. Prolonged use of steroids used to treat this condition may cause rosacea-like dermatitis as a side effect, including bumpy spots and red faces.
Many people with rosacea or dermatitis are terrified of soap, although there are many options. When you use a very alkaline or harsh detergent, it might strip away the essential sebum and epidermal microorganisms that protect the skin, causing irritation and flaking. This category includes the majority of soaps on the market. Organic soap, on the other hand, is a gentle soap that thoroughly removes irritation and can be used on rosacea, rosacea-like dermatitis, and atopic skin. It does not remove too much of the necessary sebum, leaving the skin moist after washing. Even people who are afraid of soap because of bad experiences with it are surprised and delighted when they try the organic variety, and they are almost always able to use it without incident. It's only soap, but it's organic. Some people who know the effectiveness of this kind of soap have started making it in their homes. This homemade soap lasts for a very long time because it does not melt.
Facial cleansing is necessary to remove makeup and invisible allergens from the skin. It doesn't make much sense to apply lotion while the allergens are still on the skin. It is important to never scrub your face. Excessive cleaning may cause substantial oil loss as well as severe skin damage. Use a foaming net to create a rich lather in warm water (about 30 °C). Apply the foam to the skin and gently press it on it. The foam will then absorb dirt from the skin. The soap is meant to be washed with the foam. Then rinse several times with warm water. The water is absorbed by pressing a towel against it without rubbing. If you rinse with heated water or wash too much, you will eliminate the oil and moisturizing components, reducing the skin's ability to moisturize.
After washing the face, rehydrate it with the toner. If it is difficult for the toner to penetrate the skin, steam the skin before applying the toner to soften the skin and help the toner penetrate it. A toner should be used shortly after washing your face. When you wash your face, it becomes wet with water, leading you to believe that it is suitably moisturized. However, since there is no oil coating, the moisture in the skin may readily evaporate. When the skin is soft, it is easier to apply the toner. The skin is dry on the inside, especially in cases of rosacea and rosacea-like dermatitis. Wrap your hands over your face to warm it up before applying the lotion. The moisture is then locked into the skin by using a cream as a cover to prevent evaporation. Again, the three processes of moisturizing are washing the skin, applying toner, and covering the cream.
The skin barrier will operate to some degree and briefly if moisture is permitted to stay in the skin through hydration. While remaining hydrated, the skin waits for its own natural healing capacity to reestablish the barrier function. Meanwhile, the herbs in the lotion and the botanical beauty ingredients such as jojoba oil in the cream complement the hydration in a secondary way and help to beautify the skin. There is a wide variety of moisturizers available, but it is essential to avoid using synthetic ingredients. Those that claim to work quickly and cover the skin's surface with a thin vinyl film of synthetic polymers by adding moisture are likely to inhibit sebum secretion and alter the skin's functions.