Non-Prescription Treatments for Rosacea

Rosacea patients have very specific needs for the care of their skin. 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 IV™

Rosacea-Ltd IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 IV ingredients work as listed above are as follows:

(2) Rosacea-Ltd IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 IV 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 IV does not allow mutation or continued growth of bacteria. Using Rosacea-Ltd IV 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 IV customers usually see visible improvement in the appearance of their skin within several days to two weeks. Almost all notice a substantial change within 10 days, and even more improvements after a few months. Rosacea-Ltd IV 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 IV. The sodium chloride and sulfur in Rosacea-Ltd IV have been used in other ways for centuries without causing any known side effects.

Rosacea-Ltd IV is completely safe for use by pregnant or nursing women. In addition, Rosacea-Ltd IV does not cause photosensitization (i.e., increased sensitivity to sunlight) as do many topical products. Lastly, Rosacea-Ltd IV does not interact with drugs, which allows for complete freedom in treating any other medical conditions.

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

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

Rosacea-Ltd IV product is very gentle and effective has a low cost at 98.00($0.27 per-day) for a 12 month or longer supply also provides a wealth of information about the treatment of rosacea.

Of fascinating clinical interest is that the Rosacea-Ltd IV 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 IV 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.

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