The condition first appears between the ages of 30 and 50 years.

Redness & rosacea symptoms

The small surface blood vessels (capillaries) of the skin enlarge, giving the appearance of a permanent flush. The forehead, cheeks and chin may develop yellow-headed pimples. Unlike acne, rosacea does not scar.

Look at your diet, cutting down or completely avoiding alcohol will help to reduce overheating and redness. Some foods may also heat your skin from within making it feel extremely uncomfortable.

If you’re living with Rosacea or suffering from redness, what you do and don’t eat will have a huge effect on your skin. There are actually certain calming foods you can eat to dramatically reduce your sensitivity levels. However, most importantly there are foods that are best avoided too. For example, mint provides powerful digestive-calming properties which can help to reduce inflammation and soothe skin. Whereas alcohol and nightshades can cause cheeks to become hot and inflamed.

With this skin type, you are more prone to reactions, such as redness and itching and perhaps even burning or stinging in some areas. It is essentially a breakdown of the skin’s protective barrier and can be caused by the environment, dehydration or an underlying condition, such as contact dermatitis, specific allergies or rosacea.

Add lots of calming nutrition foods like sweet potatoes, healthy fats, berries, probiotics and ginger.

Then try to avoid very spicy foods and drinks such as hot sauces, spices and alcohol, unhealthy fats such as trans fats found in fast foods like chips, pizza, burgers, cookies and croissants. Avoid eating too much of foods that are rich in tyramines, such as processed meats, citrus fruits and again alcohol, plus caffeinated drinks such as coffee, black tea and certain sodas.