Characteristics of Rosacea Skin

Characteristics of Sensitive Skin are:
* Will be translucent in appearance
* Will show premature signs of wrinkles (depending on your age)
* The skin will often feel tight after washing
* The epidermis will be thinner
* After cleansing the skin, there will be high colour in the face and will be sensitive to pressure.
* The skin will be warm to the touch and there will be superficial flaking of the skin.

Characteristics of Dehydrated Skin are:
* Skin will be lacking in moisture, this is due to water loss from the tissues
* Dehydrated skin can affect any skin type, but normally common with combination or dry skin types
* Superficial lines may become noticeable on the skin
* Light flaking of the skin and often there will be broken capillaries
* External and internal stimuli (eg, spicy food, smoking, pollutions, air-conditioning, central heating etc, are all factors that can affect the skin)
* Crash diets, medication, temperature or general poor health can also create dehydrated skin

To test to see if your skin is dehydrated, place your index finger just under the cheek bone and carefully lift. If there are lines present, then your skin is probably dehydrated. Treat for dehydration with specialised products to rehydrate the skin. Be cautious of what kind of products you use on sensitive skin and do not apply too much pressure to the face For acne prone skin, use a good cleansing routine using medicated products on a regular basis, along with facials, as this can aid this condition. It’s also advisable to see your GP, as they will be of great help with advising medicated products and treatments.

Characteristics of Rosacea Skin are:
* Is purplish in complexion, due to dilated capillaries from the blood circulation slowing down
* Excess oiliness and course skin texture
* Nose and cheek area will be inflamed (this is commonly known as the Butterfly pattern and appears over the nose area)
* This condition can be aggravated by spicy food, emotional stress, alcohol etc