The Best Ingredients For Rosacea: The Skincare That REALLY Works | Dr Sam Bunting

These are the best ingredients to build a winning rosacea skincare routine.

Rosacea management is about your daily habits but one of the biggest triggers for a flare is using the wrong skincare - something I imagine every rosacea sufferer knows.

But when you get your skincare right, it has a powerfully calming effect, reducing flares and their severity, so let’s deep-dive into the best ingredients to incorporate into your routine.

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Disclaimer: The content seen in this video is provided only for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional help individually if you suffer from any dermatological condition. Due to the volume of patients seen in the clinic, and to the unique nature of skin, Dr Bunting is unable to respond to every query on these videos.

[jodcindy]

I very much appreciate your videos. There's no juvenile silliness or rapid-fire "selling" seen in many other people's videos, and your entire demeanor is professional, and just extremely pleasant. Thank you.

[KasiaZ]

I was recently diagnosed with rosacea at 37 years young. My skincare routine is quite simple and focused on active ingredients, but I had to tweak it and some things (like glycolic acid cleanser 3.5% had to go because it had menthol) had to leave the shelf. In the morning I rinse with just water, then antioxidant serum, them azaleic acid cream (Skinoren that is 200mg/g, in Poland it is actualy OTC medication), moisturizer and SPF. In the evening I stick to double cleans as it is very gentle, then moisturizer and prescribed Soolantra. I will go back to retinol once I finish Soolantra and I like to use retinol + Ducray Kerancyl repair cream. And I also got oral isotretinoin to get rid of bumps. <3

[idak]

Thank you! I have rosacea and this information is not only helpful but comforting in some weird way....I'm not alone. Dr Sam, please make a video on how to remove facial hair safely for rosacea patients; what is safe and what to avoid. I can't use chemical exfoliants to smooth out the skin. Waxing is not an option. I'm using scissors to "remove" some hair and it is very ineffective. I tried shaving in the past with lot of irritation. Please help!

[Sam-tdqd]

Thank you for all the rosacea content lately. Which of these ingredients is best for flushing? I suffer with that on my nose and cheeks but I never get the spots

[claudiarosser]

I am 63. I was diagnosed with Rosacea 2 years ago. I tried Trention before that. I was fine. There was a makeup line that broke me out bad. The dermatologist diagnosed me having Rosacea. She put me on the antibiotics and the cream you mentioned. I just couldn't take the antibiotics and the cream was so expensive and didn't work. Later I went back on Trention through Curolgy again. So far good. Thanks

[karenmariewagstaff]

This is very helpful Dr Sam but as with everything in skincare not everything is universal (except for daily sunscreen use). I personally struggle with zinc oxide as it is too drying on my skin and prefer to stick to chemical sunscreens or hybrid formulas. I am also extremely sensitive to niacinamide. Anything above 5% will severely affect my skin and I know I am not the only one with this problem. Another thing I noticed is that many people think they have rosacea without being assesses by a doctor when redness, flushing and breakouts can be a symptom of many other issues. X

[annalouiseplease]

I just recently developed rosacea and your content has been super informative. How do you feel about Metronidazole cream? I just got it prescribed and so far it has gotten the flare ups under control within a few weeks of usage. Just wanted your expert opinion on it. Thanks so much! <3

[keepfitgirl]

Thanks for doing more on rosacea. Mine is fairly mild, but it's great to be armed with the facts from an expert (that's you lol) that I trust. Emma x

[imcrystalzapata]

Please any videos on actual laser treatments recommended and things to avoid in terms of services (micro needling, hydro facials, red light etc)

[SaReLaMo]

I have rosacea and my skin do not tolerate Azelaic acid. It makes my skin itch like furiously crazy. I scratch ny neck red and bruised, and I don't even apply it to the neck. It also itch my face but my neck react like crazy. The best I've tried where anti-biotics (Tetracycline/Tetralysal). It did wonders! Maybe I should give Soolantra a try next flare up. Retinoids like tret doesn't work, but Differin is the best!

[harnoorkaur]

Very informative video. Although I am not officially diagnosed yet but I have constant redness on my cheeks with some bumps that comes and goes. I am brown skinned but bit on the fairer side.

[Martina]

Thank you for your video.. I've been diagnosed with rosacea few months back and I've tried so many different things at the moment I'm loving Paula's choice azelaic acid as you mentioned plus I got prescribed cream from Dermatica so 🤞🏻 it all goes well.

[kathyn]

Truly awesome video. Short, to the point, and full of wonderful information. Thank you!

[kereti]

Thank you so much for this. I have watched your other vids and have put together a skincare care package for my Mum with all the handy hints you've passed on. The doctors here are pretty slack at prescribing effective medication and little to no aftercare advice, but Ive been able to put a comprehensive plan for my Mum. So thank you so much !!

[RebekkaHay]

I have rosacea and I found Azaleic Acid to be quite horrible. I have to work quite hard to keep my dehydrated skin hydrated but this really turned my face into a barren desert, it was horrible.

[galato]

Thank you for this video Dr. Bunting. Could you please give us more physical sunscreens without fragance and escencial oils? Thanks again.

[Iidamari]

I have had rosacea for ages (mostly redness that travels around my face and flushing). Within last year or so I have noticed some papules emerging my cheek and temple. I have been treated with antibiotics, soolantra, azelaic acid with no improvement (Azelaic acid made my face red, itchy and flaky). I am now on a low dose isotretinoin and metronidazol and while improvement has been slow I have been very happy with this treatment so far.
I have also struggled with finding good sunprotection. As much as I would like to use mineral sunscreen I find them impossible to wear. Every single one I have tried has left prominent white cast which would have to be covered with makeup. Unfortunately even the most natural makeup will look cakey and mask-like when applied over mineral sunscreen.

[Banana]

I find water even alone and even at lukewarm flares me up so I use a hyperalegenic wipe off milk cleanser morning /evening.

[tainaukkola]

Such a good video! What's your view on microneedling (by a professional) for rosacea?

[renve]

Thank you for very much for the video! I would be curious if you recommend using LED Mask, can it improve rosacea?