Non-Prescription Treatments for Rosacea

Rosacea sufferers have very specific needs as far as skin care. Some products reviewed below, while often prescribed or used for the treatment of rosacea, may in fact have ingredients which are irritating to rosacea skin. Some ingredients to avoid may include but are not limited to: retinol, vitamin A or vitamin C, alcohol, any type of acids, benzoyl peroxide. Many others however are quite effective and very user friendly.

Rosacea-Ltd III™

Rosacea-Ltd III was designed specifically for skin that is sensitive or inflamed due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and acne. Initial studies of rosacea test subjects indicate that Rosacea-Ltd is extremely effective in soothing and conditioning the skin to lessen the appearance of facial redness (erythema) and dilated facial vessels (telangectasia), as well as rosacea-related papules.

The ingredients of Rosacea-Ltd III disks are: zinc oxide, magnesium stearate, sodium chloride, iron oxide, copper oxide, polyethylene glycol, and sulfur.

The Four Mechanisms of Action by which these primary ROSACEA LTD III ingredients work as listed above are as follows:

(2) Rosacea-Ltd III has a pH of approximately 7.0 (neutral). Many oral and topical treatments for rosacea are very acidic, which often makes for a continual problem for many rosacea sufferers and especially so in pregnancy and breast feeding.

(3)Rosacea Ltd III easily penetrates the skin and changes the pH of the skin. The penetration by the ingredients easily kills bacteria, virus and fungal cells by osmosis.

(4) Rosacea Ltd is anti-inflammatory, thereby reducing redness (much better than antibiotics which bacteria, virus & fungal cells becomes immune to after 2-5 months).

You do not have to live with inflamed rosacea which is often accompanied by acne pimples and sometimes seborrheic dermatitis. The following findings have been made:

1. Treatment with ROSACEA LTD III resulted in a visible decrease in rosacea-related facial redness. Most rosacea sufferers were able to see significant results usually in less than two weeks after the initial application.
2. Treatment with ROSACEA LTD III resulted in a reduction of the size of the capillaries (spidery vessels or spider veins) that cause redness and blushing within four to six weeks.
3. Treatment with ROSACEA LTD III resulted in a rapid clearing of rosacea papules and pustules within five to ten days, while assisting in the prevention of future acne pimples and rosacea-related papules.

Rosacea-Ltd III does not allow mutation or continued growth of bacteria. Using Rosacea-Ltd III may reduce the need for antibiotics and help guard against resistant bacteria later since skin stays clean, toned, and in a better condition to naturally resist infection.

Rosacea-Ltd III customers usually see visible improvement in the appearance of their skin within several days to two weeks. Almost all notice a substantial change within 40 days, and even more improvements after several months. Rosacea-Ltd III is formulated to avoid any reddening effect by calming the skin and minimizing the overactive blood vessels which cause facial redness. The appearance and feel of skin suffering from acne and seborrheic dermatitis is also improved within just a few days.

There are no known side effects of Rosacea-Ltd III. The sodium chloride and sulfur in Rosacea-Ltd III have been used in other ways for centuries without causing any known side effects. Rosacea-Ltd III does not cause watery eyes, nausea, constipation, temporary redness, mild dryness, burning sensations of the skin, yeast infections, or birth anomalies. Rosacea-Ltd III is completely safe for use by pregnant or nursing women. In addition, Rosacea-Ltd III does not cause photosensitization (i.e., increased sensitivity to sunlight) as do many topical products. Lastly, Rosacea-Ltd III does not interact with drugs, which allows for complete freedom in treating any other medical conditions.

The tan Rosacea-Ltd III disk can be used effectively to treat the symptoms of ocular rosacea.

High Percentage of Soothing and Conditioning Ingredients: Rosacea-Ltd III is composed of more than 99 percent soothing and calming ingredients, composed of natural mineral substances, Rosacea-Ltd III is processed without the use of potentially irritating vehicle carriers, preservatives, or fragrances.

The rosacea patient often has skin which is unusually sensitive to chemical and physical insults. All sources of topical irritations such as soaps, cleansers containing alcohol, astringents, abrasives and peeling exfoliates for removal of the rosacea skin must be avoided. It is surprising how many of these agents are found in some rosacea medications. One rosacea product which addresses these concerns of gentleness and effectiveness is Rosacea-Ltd which in addition to being gentle and effective at a low cost also provides a wealth of information about the treatment of rosacea.

Of fascinating clinical interest is that the Rosacea-Ltd III medical inventors take advantage of the well established Sobye's Massage for rosacea. The mechanism of action is the accelerated lymphatic drainage with reduction of redness after the massage. Their use of the massage for lymphatic drainage with the cleansing of the face which is a two fold purpose. The recommendation is the use of a washcloth and soap which additionally cleans the skin as a large amount of rosacea sufferers have acne in addition to rosacea. After the brief 'washing massage' the skin returns to a more normal state with a continual reduction in redness as the massage helps in drainage of the lymphatic drainage. The gentle washcloth with cleaning massage is very mild in comparison to many rosacea acid treatments that exfoliate the skin, or steroids, retnoids, light laser treatments, or even shaving the beard. Additionally, the explanation the web site provides of the 'cause' and 'cure' of rosacea explores an interesting and insightful look at the etiology of rosacea and has being proven and substantiated by all that are serious in learning. The Rosacea-Ltd web site explains their "rosacea pH balance diet." The diet is revolutionary in that it addresses the triggers that causes acne and rosacea with the "proper pH balance" of acids for mental and physical energy to get through the day and alkalines for calming and nourishing the body cells. This is the key factor that so many rosacea patients and dermatologists have been baffled with for years. The "rosacea pH balance diet" is included with each order.

CETAPHIL® GENTLE SKIN CLEANSER

Cetaphil® products by Galderma are available over-the-counter at your local drug store or pharmacy.

CETAPHIL® GENTLE CLEANSING BAR

CETAPHIL® Gentle Cleansing Bar contains no harsh detergents that might dry or irritate the skin. It moisturizes as it gently but effectively cleanses. The bar is nonirritating, non-comedogenic, and unscented. CETAPHIL® Gentle Cleansing Bar, which has a pH of 6.5-7.0, is the mildest bar cleanser available.