Meanwhile, healthy skin has a slightly acidic pH.

Some cosmetics companies have claimed that the skin is pH neutral, but this is erroneous.

By shifting the skin's pH (to be either too acidic or too alkaline), symptoms of itching, dryness and excess oil production occur.

Rosacea patients benefit greatly from avoiding alkaline and heavily foaming facial cleansers.

The Clinic provides two rosacea cleansers attuned precisely to the needs of rosacea patients, both of which are suited to all skin types.

1. Rosacea Oil Free Purifying Gel Cleanser — provides deep cleansing and light hydration, without residue, and is generally preferred by rosacea patients with oilier or congested skin characteristics;
   
   
2. Rosacea De-Sensitizing Cleansing Emulsion — provides deep cleansing and greater rehydration than the Oil Free Purifying Gel Cleanser, and is generally preferred by rosacea patients with drier skin types.

Ideal use is to alternate both cleansers, using one in the morning and the other in the evening, or one more than the other depending on the skin's daily needs.

These surfactants glue together the skin's superficial wastes, effectively slowing down natural and healthy exfoliation.

Their ongoing use produces a dull, chalky appearance.

Skin affected by alkaline cleansing will often appear dry, even though excess surface oil can be present.

Rosacea patients benefit greatly by cleansing once or twice daily at a more suitable pH.

Remember, the skin's acid mantle is nature's own moisturizer.

Don't destroy it each time you cleanse.

The skin of a rosacea patient can only become soft and supple under slightly acidic conditions.