Couperose skin and rosacea: what’s the difference?

Following a consistent skincare routine is essential for couperose skin and rosacea

Do you know the difference between couperose skin and rosacea?

These skin conditions can look similar, and so are often confused.

Couperouse skin is red with broken capillaries and often feels tight and irritated. A flushed or blushing look is often a symptom of couperose skin.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. Skin affected by rosacea can also be couperose, however with rosacea you also get an acne-like appearance of lumps and bumps.

The most common triggers for couperose skin are extreme temperatures, alcohol, smoking, sun exposure, stress and spicy foods.

The most common triggers for rosacea according to a survey by the National Rosacea Society of 1,066 rosacea patients are:

• Sun exposure 81%

• Emotional stress 79%

• Hot weather 75%

• Wind 57%

• Heavy exercise 56%

• Alcohol consumption 52%

• Hot baths 51%

• Cold weather 46%

• Spicy foods 45%

• Humidity 44%

• Indoor heat 41%

• Certain skin-care products 41%

• Heated beverages 36%

• Certain cosmetics 27%

• Medications (specifically stimulants) 15%

• Medical conditions 15%

• Certain fruits 13%

• Marinated meats 10%

• Certain vegetables 9%

• Dairy products 8%

Caring for couperose skin and rosacea

Both couperose skin and rosacea benefit from a consistent skincare routine that uses gentle, fragrance-free products containing natural, certified-organic ingredients like calendula, chamomile and aloe vera.

Using the right products can help strengthen capillary walls, soothe the skin and reduce the appearance of redness.

Always wash your face with lukewarm water, as very hot or cold water can cause blood to rush to the face and cause more redness.

Use a good moisturiser helps reduce redness and prevent burning, stinging, itching and irritation.

♥ ♥ ♥ Home Nurturing Ritual ♥ ♥ ♥

1. Cleanse day and night with Mukti Cleansing Lotion

2. Tone day and night with Floral Hydrating Mist Toner

3. Moisturise daily with Calendula Crème

4. Eye treatment day & night: Rejuvenating Eye Balm

5. Night treatment: Antioxidant Facial Oil — allow a few minutes to absorb, followed by Nourishing Facial Crème

6. Mask: 1-2 a week use Buttermilk Oat and Pink Clay Masque

Do you suffer from couperose skin or rosacea? Please share your story with us in the comments section below.

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