• The most frequent triggers include daylight exposure (see protection — rosacea sunscreens) and the use of inappropriate skin care.
• Other triggers include alcohol consumption, hot drinks and spicy foods.
• Less common triggers include food sensitivities such as those to tomatoes and cheeses.

Daily use of sunscreen (see what is the best sunscreen for rosacea?) is important in reducing the frequency of symptoms and also has anti-aging benefits.

Anti-inflammatory and reparative skin care products containing high concentrations of antioxidants and free of all known allergens and irritants, such as paraben preservatives and sodium laureth sulphate, are important factors in optimal care.

For the mildest cases of rosacea, characterised by persistent redness and skin irritation only, treatment focuses on The Clinic's speciality rosacea skin care products. More resistant cases (see treatment revision) may require additional in-office topical, laser or light treatments. Medication is rarely prescribed in these instances. Effective treatment of mild rosacea reduces the likelihood of disease progression.

Rosacea characterised by pimples, papules and pustules, in addition to persistent redness, requires the treatment outlined above in addition to periodic or ongoing treatment with topical and/or oral medications.

Ocular rosacea — produces blood-shot, gritty and itchy eyes, and foreign body sensations — is managed by our specialist ophthalmologist.

Rhinophyma (distortion of the shape of the nose) is treated with surgical lasers in combination with oral medication to help maintain improvement.

• increase in size
• bulbous growths and/or (clumps of) nodules
• ruddy texture and colouring
• irregular fibrous tissue growth
• hypertrophy (overgrowth) of the sebaceous (oil) glands

The symptoms of rosacea rhinophyma can also occur elsewhere including on the cheeks, ears, forehead and chin.

Rosacea rhinophyma occurs much more commonly in men than women and may not be accompanied by the other symptoms of rosacea.

Skin cancer may be masked by rhinophyma and has been associated with higher levels of mast cells.

The management of rosacea rhinophyma involves the usual rosacea treatments and laser treatment for rhinophyma.

Rosacea Anti-Inflammatory Clearing Serum provides a plethora of interrelated benefits:

• relieves and inhibits skin inflammation, redness and discomfort — markedly more effective than Rosacea Treatment Fluid and Cream;
  
  
• speeds clearance of pimples, papules and pustules and helps prevent their recurrence — more effective than RosaTox Soothing Mask Powder and Enhanced Azelaic Acid Gel-Cream;
  
  
• refines skin texture without irritation (contains no alpha hydroxy acids);
  
  
• reduces the appearance of fine lines and enlaged pores characteristic of rhinophyma;
  
  
• rejuvenates skin while durably improving moisturization and hydration;
  
  
• brightens skin tone and reduces hyperpigmentation (areas of uneven pigmentation, such as age spots and laser-induced discolouration);
  
  
• prevents skin tissues from becoming rigid and less pervious to the absorption of effective treatments, including the rosacea medications metronidzole and azelaic acid;
  
  
• promotes collagen synthesis to improve skin's firmness and elasticity.

Ingredient/Formula Notes

Ingredients clear, hydrate, re-surface, de-sensitize, brighten and lightly firm skin while providing anti-aging benefits.

Notable ingredients used in beneficial concentrations are a range of non-aromatic plant-derived, anti-inflammatory moisturizing oils which form a base for extracts of grape seed, mulberry, willow, licorice, echinacea and marigold in addition to Co-Enzyme Q10, amino acids, ergothioneine, resveratrol, antioxidants and vitamins.

Produced in small batches to preserve beneficial activity — use within 4 months of opening. Store in a cool, dark place.

May be refrigerated to enhance it's anti-inflammatory effects.

Contains no ingredients redundant to product performance.

Free of preservatives, colourings and fragrance.

Product Texture

Ultra-light, sheer oil, readily absorbed.

Rosacea Anti-Inflammatory Product Suitability

All skin types suffering from rosacea, from the oiliest to the driest of skin.

Especially suitable for very dry skin, very oily congested skin and irritated skin of any type, particularly if characterised by an uneven texture, papules or pustuls.

Dermatologist-tested, allergy-tested and non-comedogenic.

Clinical tests on over 300 rosacea patients over 2 years confirm efficacy.

Instructions for Use

Evening only.

Cleanse skin thoroughly with either Oil-Free Purifying Gel Cleanser or De-Sensitizing Cleansing Emulsion and gently pat skin dry.

Spray skin lightly with Hydrating De-Sensitizing Mist or Purifying De-Sensitizing Mist and leave skin to rest for approximately 5 minutes.

Apply Rosacea Anti-Inflammatory Clearing Serum to the entire face (and optionally neck), concentrating on those areas prone to redness, uneven skin texture, pimples, papules or pustules.

Leave for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Additional moisturizer will not be required and should not be applied over the serum to avoid reducing the effectiveness of the product.

If any traces of the product remain before retiring, gently massage into the skin.

There is no maximum use for this product.

To sustain effectiveness, at minimum prepare skin gently (see Rosacea Cleansers and De-Sensitizing Mists) and always use adequate photoprotection (see Rosacea Sunscreens and photoaging) the next morning.

Rosacea Anti-Inflammatory Clearing Serum Ingredients

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Morus Nigra Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract, Corylus Avallena Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Carnitine, Ergothioneine, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil, Cyclomethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil Unsaponifiables, Salix Alba Extract, Tocopherol Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil Unsaponifiables, Atellocollagen, Sodium Condroitin Sulfate, Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lactobascillus Ferment, Retinyl Palmitate, Proline, Lysine, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Resveratrol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Alpha Tocopherol.