This is a kind of chronic skin condition. In most cases, this condition affects our faces. The chin, nose, cheeks, and forehead are the parts of our face that are affected by acne rosacea.
Every single person can suffer from rosacea. Middle-aged women who have fair skin have the biggest chances of getting rosacea. This kind of problem also can be mistaken for an allergic reaction, acne, or other skin problems. The most common symptoms of this condition are dry skin, thick skin, small cysts, swollen eyelids, a burning sensation, bumps, and red patches. These symptoms come and go.
You may have rosacea at this moment, and in the next weeks, months, or years your skin can be clear, and then you will notice that your skin will erupt again. The exact cause of this condition is not known. It is believed that the swelling of the blood vessels beneath your skin can lead to rosacea.
There are some factors that can increase your risk of getting rosacea, such as living in areas with extreme temperatures, sinus infection, intense exercise, stress, excessive drinking, eating too much spicy food, and exposure to direct sunlight. There is some simple acne rosacea home remedy that can help you to minimize the symptoms of acne rosacea, and they will help you to do all the everyday activities.
You should talk with your doctor if you suffer from rosacea. They will tell you if some of the mentioned natural remedies will help you to improve your condition.
8 acne rosacea home remedies
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Chamomile compress
This is a very effective acne rosacea home remedy because it has anti-inflammatory properties that can help you to reduce redness and inflammation. Some ingredients have soothing effects on your skin, such as flavonoids and terpenoids.
In 3 cups of boiling water, you should soak 3 – 6 chamomile tea bags for a period of ten minutes. You should remove the tea bags from the water, and then you should put the water in the refrigerator (put the water in a bowl) until the water is cold. You should dip a clean cotton cloth in the cold water. You need to wring out the excess water from the cotton. You need to put this cotton on the affected areas and let it stay there for a period of fifteen minutes. You should repeat this acne rosacea home remedy 3 – 4 times per day until you have noticed improvements in your condition.
There are some rare cases when chamomile leads to allergic reactions. Before start using this natural remedy, you need to do a patch test. [1,2]
Aloe Vera
You can use Aloe Vera juice or gel as your acne rosacea home remedy. It has healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help you to reduce irritation and redness, and it will rejuvenate your skin.
You can use this acne rosacea home remedy externally or orally if you want to rid of the rosacea. You should extract the gel from the fresh Aloe Vera plant.
You should apply this remedy to the affected areas. You should let this remedy dry on its own. When this remedy is dried, then you should rinse the affected areas with lukewarm water. You should do this acne rosacea home remedy two times per day for at least 2 months if you want to rid of the rosacea. Also, you will get rid of inflammation and redness. [1,2]
Green tea
It can help you to treat rosacea because it has many properties, such as Phyto protective properties, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogen properties [3].
It can help you reduce the side effects of UV light and prevent the formation of pustules and papules on the affected areas. You need to make 2 cups of green tea. You need to put this remedy in a refrigerator for 30 – 60 minutes. You need to soak a clean cloth in the cold tea. You should place the cloth on the affected areas, and you need to let this remedy stay on those areas for a period of several minutes. This is a soothing treatment that can help you to decrease inflammation and redness.
You need to repeat this treatment for a period of 2 months until you have noticed an improvement in your condition. Also, you should drink green tea at least 2 times per day. This acne rosacea home remedy will give your body extra antioxidants, which can help speed up the healing process, and your skin will be hydrated.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is also a very effective acne rosacea home remedy because it has many properties such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help you to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness.
In a large bowl, you should mix ¼ cup of water with ½ cup of powdered oatmeal. You need to apply this acne rosacea home remedy on the affected areas. You need to smooth the oatmeal over your skin in a light way, but you should not rub your skin. You should let this remedy stay on your face for a period of twenty minutes. You should rinse this mask with cool water. You should use a soft towel to pat dry your skin. You should repeat this treatment two times per day over a period of several days if you want to have the best results. [1,4]
Licorice root
If you suffer from rosacea and have redness, you should use licorice root as your natural remedy. It has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help you to have healthy skin cells [1,5].
Also, it can help you to reduce skin irritation. You should make a mixture with one teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel, one teaspoon of honey, and one tablespoon of licorice powder. You should apply this acne rosacea home remedy on the affected areas. You should let this remedy stay on your skin for a period of fifteen minutes. You should wash this mixture from your face with lukewarm water. You should do this treatment twice daily for a period of 4 – 8 weeks.
Lavender oil
This is one of the most used natural remedies for treating skin problems, including rosacea, because it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties [6].
You should soak a cotton ball in lavender oil (it must be pure lavender oil), massage the affected areas of your skin with this cotton ball, and massage your skin gently. You should let this acne rosacea home remedy stay on the affected areas throughout the night, and when you wake up in the morning, you need to wash your face with lukewarm water.
You need to repeat this treatment every day for a period of several weeks. You need to use this kind of oil with caution because there are some people who can easily get irritation by this oil.
Honey
This natural product has many properties which can help us to rid of rosacea, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties [7].
This acne rosacea home remedy will also help you prevent the breakouts of the acne rosacea. Your skin will be moisturized, and this natural remedy will not make your skin oily. You should massage your face with one to two tablespoons of raw honey.
Massage your face in a gentle way. You should let this remedy stay on your skin for a period of twenty minutes. You should rinse your face with lukewarm water, and then you need to apply a light moisturizer. You need to repeat this treatment two times per week because it can promote healing and you will reduce redness and inflammation.
Also, you can make another acne rosacea home remedy from ½ teaspoon of whole milk, one tablespoon of olive oil, and two tablespoons of organic honey. You should apply this remedy to your face. Let it stay there for ten minutes. You should rinse this mask with lukewarm water. You need to repeat this treatment from one to three times per week.
Apple cider vinegar
It can help you to have stable levels of pH because and also it has anti-inflammatory properties. When your body has normal pH levels, your skin will be healthy. Also, this acne rosacea home remedy is a natural disinfectant. It will kill the bacteria and yeast which are on your skin.
In one cup of filtered water, you should add one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. You should drink this mixture twice daily, every morning and every night. You should drink this mixture for 6 – 8 weeks, depending on the severity of your condition. Also, you can increase the amount of apple cider vinegar that you consume. This means that you should increase this amount from one teaspoon to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar twice daily.
Also, you can make another mixture from eight tablespoons of water and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. You should apply this remedy to the places where you have rosacea. You should let this remedy stay on your skin for ten minutes, and then you should rinse it from your skin with lukewarm water. You should do this acne rosacea home remedy once per day for a period of two months.
References
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