April is Rosacea Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to figure out if your flushed, flaring, randomly-reactive face is just “a bit sensitive”… or something a little more stubborn.
Rosacea affects millions of people (many of whom just think they’re blushing for three years straight). It often shows up as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead — and can bring along some extra “fun” symptoms like burning, bumps, sensitivity, and skin that throws tantrums over nothing.
There’s no magic fix, but rosacea can be managed — and your skincare choices matter more than you think.
This month, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Essence Day Spa in Woolooware to shine a light on rosacea and how to deal when your skin’s acting like a total diva.
Here’s what their therapists want you to know:
- Treat your face like it’s in a mood — no scrubs, no fragrance, no surprises.
- Hot water = hot mess — stick to lukewarm showers and cool compresses.
- Moisturise like it’s your job — look for calmers like ceramides and hyaluronic acid.
- Sun is not your skin’s friend — wear SPF 30+ daily (mineral sunscreen if you’re sensitive).
- Know your triggers — spicy food, booze, saunas, and stress… yep, it’s always the fun stuff.
- Choose products with manners — aloe vera, niacinamide, chamomile and green tea are your new MVPs.
And if your skin’s still giving you grief? Essence Day Spa has a facial for that.
The Pro2Lift Express Rosacea Facial is designed specifically for easily-upset skin. It’s a calming combo of ultrasound infusion, hands-free lymphatic massage and LED therapy that hydrates, soothes and brings down the redness without being all up in your face (literally).
The special price for April is $169 per treatment, and if you know your skin will thank you for a few sessions, you can prepay for three and receive 10% off. Think of it as a calm-down plan with extra perks.
Not sure if what you’re dealing with is rosacea? Book a free consultation with one of Essence’s skin therapists. They’ll take one look and let you know whether it’s rosacea, irritation, or your skin just being dramatic again.
Book at: www.essencedayspa.com.au
Or call 0499 881 218
Because skin care shouldn’t feel like detective work — and you’ve got better things to do than Google “why does my face hate me?” at 11pm.
Here’s to calmer skin — and actually enjoying your reflection again.
