The Mystery of Rosacea Rosacea is a topic I get more questions on than I ever thought possible. The condition involves inflammation of the small blood vessels in the face - the capillaries. I have had friends with whom I had a glass of wine or a snack with some kick to it, who immediately became flushed and inflamed. Even moderate exercise or a short duration in the steam room would bring on this condition called rosacea. Rosacea affects about five percent of the population, most commonly women in their forties and menopausal, especially those of Celtic heritage and those that are fair-skinned. It is evident by a red rash and affects the nose and cheeks, usually in a symmetrical fashion. Some cases involve papules (small solid bumps), pustules (inflamed, pus-filled bumps), and/or solid, firm bumps resembling classic acne all over the cheeks and nose. If this condition is left untreated and progresses, a bulbous nose (similar to W.C. Fields) may develop. The cause of rosacea is yet to be determined, but we do know that it's a dysfunction that primarily affects older people, and most likely has something to do with the immune function of the skin. Many experts believe mites or a yeast imbalance may be the culprit that wreaks havoc at the hair follicle level. Others think it is strictly genetics, and physiological factors are to blame. One thing is clear, we have a condition that involves inflammation and obviously has something to do with the immune function, or lack there of, of the skin. MyChelle is proud to introduce our Capillary Calming Serum, designed to treat inflamed capillaries and irritated skin. This unique formula, offering willow herb, arnica, totarol, folic acid, B-12, chamomile and essential oil of blue chamomile, to name just a few, was developed to reduce the inflammation (redness), eliminate possible mites and yeast in the hair follicles and support the production of DNA to heal compromised skin. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations: 1. Take a good antioxidant
and multivitamin daily. If you follow these recommendations and use non-irritating skin care such as the kind MyChelle Dermaceuticals offers, you will see a reduction of inflammation and a calmer complexion. The Capillary Calming Serum is designed to be used after toning with Fruit Enzyme Mist and before nourishing with your favorite MyChelle cream. To Beautiful Skin Naturally! For more information on our Capillary Calming Serum, please see the detail sheet. --Myra October
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