Treatment For Rosacea Through Natural Methods
Although most people with rosacea do not realize it, there are actually many natural ways to help improve rosacea and prevent outbreaks. Many natural remedies and simple diet and lifestyle changes can even be just as effective as prescription drugs and over the counter treatments.
Treatment for rosacea through herbal remedies
Aloe Vera
The aloe vera plant has been used for over a thousand years, for its natural skin healing properties. Aloe Vera has been shown to be especially beneficial for patients with rosacea, and works to improve the appearance and condition of rosacea. Aloe Vera is often applied directly to the affected area, but can also be drank in juice form, or taken in supplemental form.
Burdock Root
Burdock root is an herbal supplement that is made from the root of the Burdock plant. Burdock Root has been proven in medical studies to be helpful for patients with rosacea, and is believed to be one of the most effective herbal remedies that can be used to help improve rosacea and its symptoms. Burdock Root can be taken in supplemental form, and can also be drank in tea form.
Chamomile
Chamomile is a plant in the daisy family, that has always been known for its soothing effect on the skin. Chamomile has been shown in recent medical research to help relieve the symptoms of rosacea. Chamomile can be used in both supplemental or tea form, and should be taken with each large meal of the day.
Lavender
Lavender is another herb that is known to help soothe skin conditions, and has been used to help with skin conditions for over a thousand years. Lavender is especially helpful for patients with rosacea, and lavender water can be splashed over the skin throughout the day.
Lavender facial washes and creams are also a great way to take advantage of the skin healing properties of lavender.
Treatment for rosacea through homeopathy
Arsenicum Album
Arsenicum Album is a homeopathic medicine that is prepared by diluting arsenic trioxide. Arsenicum Album is often suggested to those with rosacea that also suffer from extremely dry skin, which tends to flake easily. It should only be taken by those that have rosacea that worsens when exposed to cold weather, and when drinking alcohol.
Hepar Sulfuris
Hepar Sulfuris is a homeopathic remedy that is made from the inner layer of oyster shells. Hepar Sulfuris works well for those with rosacea that is characterized with redness and skin eruptions. These eruptions tend to be filled with pus, and are extremely swollen and painful to the touch.
Pulsatilla
Pulsatilla is a homeopathic remedy that is made from the Pulsatilla genius of plants. Pulsatilla is often suggested by homeopaths to those with rosacea that has been brought on by changes in hormones, including puberty or menstruation. Those that will benefit from this remedy often have symptoms that worsen with exposure to harsh weather conditions, such as extreme heat or cold.
Sepia
Sepia is a homeopathic remedy that is made from the ink of a cuttlefish, which is dried and then ground into a fine powder, then mixed with lactose. Sepia is often suggested to those with rosacea that was brought on by puberty.
Sulphur
Sulphur works well for those with rosacea that is characterized with inflammation of the skin as well as redness that affects the majority of the face. This remedy works best for those with symptoms that worsen with bathing, or exposure to heat or water.
Natural Supplements
Fatty Acids
Fatty Acids help to reduce inflammation, which is often associated with rosacea. Fatty acids are also believed to help reduce the redness that is associated with rosacea. Fatty acids can be taken in supplemental form, or can be increased naturally through the diet. Foods rich in fatty acids include oily fish, (like salmon and sardines), walnuts and flax seeds,
Green Tea
Green tea is often drank in tea form to help reduce the appearance of rosacea, and to prevent outbreaks of the condition. However, taking it in supplemental form is far more effective, and much more convenient.
Pancreatic Enzymes
Pancreatic Enzymes are enzymes that occur in the body naturally, and help with the proper digestion of fats. Taking these enzymes in supplemental form has been shown to help improve digestion, which for many patients plays a major role in rosacea and its symptoms.
Treatment for rosacea through vitamins and minerals
B Complex Vitamins
B Complex vitamins contain all of the essential B vitamins, all of which play an important role in skin health. Taking a B complex vitamin is the easiest way to ensure proper intake of all of the essential B vitamins.
For those that prefer not to take supplements, B vitamin intake can be increased naturally through the diet. Foods rich in B vitamins include meat, yams, fish, leafy greens, molasses, liver, bananas, soy products, legumes, nuts, beans, peas, seeds, bell peppers and potatoes.
Probiotics
Probiotics are supplements that contain healthy bacteria, which has been shown to help prevent rosacea outbreaks. Try to find a probiotic that contains both Acidophilus and Bifidus.
Antioxidant Complex
An antioxidant complex is a vitamin that is rich in antioxidants. Many multivitamins also now offer a powerful antioxidant blend. Taking a vitamin daily that is rich in antioxidants is a simple way to increase the intake of antioxidants, which help to reduce the severity of rosacea and its symptoms, and can also help to prevent rosacea outbreaks.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A plays an important role in skin health. Many doctors suggest taking a vitamin A supplement during rosacea outbreaks. Since vitamin A can lead to health complications if taken in dosages that are too high (although rare), it’s best to discuss proper dosage with a doctor beforehand.
For those that prefer not to take supplements, vitamin A intake can be increased naturally through the diet. Foods rich in vitamin A include liver, carrots, mango, spinach, sweet potatoes, egg yolks, mozzarella cheese and cantaloupe.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps to improve skin health, and has been shown to reduce the appearance of rosacea. Vitamin C also helps to improve the immune system, which also helps to prevent future rosacea outbreaks.
Vitamin C can be taken in supplemental form, but intake can also be increased naturally through the diet. Foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, kohlrabi, pineapple, peaches, brussels sprouts, papaya, cranberries, sweet potato, peas, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, apricot nectar, starfruit and broccoli.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has always been known to be an important vitamin for general skin health, and helps to protect the skin from the elements. Vitamin E has been proven in recent medical studies, to help prevent rosacea outbreaks, and is especially beneficial for rosacea that is worsened by harsh weather conditions.
Vitamin E can be taken in supplementation form, or intake can be increased naturally through the diet. Foods rich in vitamin E include seeds, leafy greens, wheat germ, almonds, papaya, asparagus and bell peppers.
Zinc
Taking zinc in supplemental form has been shown to help improve the appearance of rosacea in many patients. It’s best to discuss this with a doctor beforehand, to figure out the proper dosage that should be used.
Zinc can be taken in supplemental form, or intake can be increased naturally through the diet. Foods rich in zinc include oysters, pumpkin seeds, what germ, peanuts, enriched cereals, lamb, dark chocolate, veal, sesame seeds, roast beef and crab.
