A serious condition that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, rosacea has been called ‘the great pretender’ as the early symptoms can often be confused with acne, mild sensitivity and even sunburn. Now, however, the condition is becoming more common so it’s important to recognise both the signs of its development and what steps can be taken to help to control it.

Rosacea mainly affects the face although it can appear on the scalp, neck, chest and back as well. Initial symptoms can include facial flushing, spots and persistent redness as tiny blood vessels in the skin become more visible. In severe cases, skin around the nose can become very thick and enlarged and the eyes watery and irritated.

Twice as many women as men are affected by this condition but symptoms are generally more severe in males; individuals between the ages of 30-50, with fair skin, blue eyes and from Northern Europe tend to be most at risk. Experts estimated that around 2-5% of people have symptoms of rosacea.

Exact causes of rosacea are unknown although blame is attributed to both environmental and hereditary factors.

One theory suggests that it’s due to a tiny mite called Demodex Folliculorum; this mite lives in hair follicles, and it is believed that they can clog up the oil gland resulting in the inflammation seen in rosacea.

Another theory is that the condition is due to bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori that is found in the gut; this bacterium is known to stimulate the production of the bradykinin protein, which can cause blood vessels to expand and lead to rosacea.

If left untreated, rosacea symptoms often get worse and become more difficult to treat. Unfortunately, there is no cure for this condition however the RS2 line from Pevonia can help to control the symptoms.

Pevonia’s RS2 Line is uniquely formulated to address the signs and symptoms of this skin disorder, offering a professional and effective way to control and reduce outbreaks. 

A patient undergoing regular professional treatments, such as Pevonia’s RS2 Mask, and supplementing in-spa visits with suitable homecare products will see a significant improvement in their skin’s condition.

As well as a good homecare routine a lifestyle change is normally necessary when dealing with rosacea as most sufferers will have a ‘trigger’ that exacerbates the condition. Common rosacea triggers include foods, such as cheese, chocolate and spices, and beverages, such as red wine, tea and coffee. Weather conditions, such as sun or wind exposure, may also contribute to the worsening of the condition, as can medications, heavy exercise, hot baths, certain cosmetics or skincare products, and emotional stress.

Avoid products containing poor ingredients which could make things worse; ingredients such as alcohol, mineral oil, lanolin, artificial perfume, artificial fragrance and isopropyl myristate are just a few that can seriously exacerbate symptoms. Powerful natural ingredients known to help rosacea include Green Tea which is healing and anti-bacterial, Chamomile which has a calming and distressing effect on the skin and French Rose essential oil, which calms redness and reduces stress with its light, natural fragrance.

BENEFICIAL ACTIVES TO TREAT ROSACEA

GREEN TEA
Perennial evergreen shrub
Extract from the leaves of the tea plant native to Asia
Rich in polyphenols. Antioxidant. Soothing, calming and healing agent.

DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (LICORICE)
Extract from the Licorice Root found in Asia and Europe
Soothing and anti-inflammatory.
Acts like a natural cortisone.

OLIBANUM (FRANKINCENSE)
Aromatic resin obtained from the Bosellia Tree.
Found in Egypt
Deeply soothing, calming and healing agent.

FRENCH ROSE (ROSA GALLICA) EXTRACT
A deciduous shrub from the rose plant species (Rosaceae family).
Extract from rose flowers native to southern and central Europe
Soothing. Anti-irritating.

RS2 - ROSACEA TREATMENT

A treatment abundant in the most beneficial actives: Licorice rich in flavonoids, phyto-estrogens, aminoacids, and polysaccharides: Green Tea, rich in catechins, Vitamins A, B, and C: Seaweed, rich in all micronized oligo-elements such as: calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, and selenium. Allantoin and Centella Asiatica are also included. After rigourous testing, this treatment was proven capable of delivering the exceptional results desired by every professional and demanded by every client suffering from these severe conditions. Recommended for couperose, erythrose, erythrocouperose, rosacea, and acne rosacea.

BENEFITS
• Vaso-constrictor
• Desensitizes
• Diffuses redness
• Reduces skin heat
• Strengthens and heals capillaries

TREATMENT COMPONENTS
The RS2 Rosacea Treatment is presented in a Professional-Package Containing 5 Treatments

Part I. Ampoules
• Green Tea: Healing, anti-Irritant, anti-free radical, anti-bacterial
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Licorice): Decongesting, healing
• Olibanum (Frankincense): Soothing, anti-bacterial
• French Rose Essential Oil: Calms redness, natural fragrance

Part II. Seaweed Micro-Powder
• Laminaria Digitata: Mineralizing, hydrating
• Lithothamnium Calcarium: Mineralizing, firming
• Spirulina: Mineralizing, hydrating
• Rice Starch: Calming, cooling
• Centella Asiatica: Soothing, healing
• Allantoin: Calming, desensitizing

Part III. Mask Power Pouches
• Calcium Sulfate: Warming, cooling
• Magnesium Trisilicate: Warming, cooling
• Pink Iron Oxide: Mineralizing, natural color
• Rose Essential Oil: Regenerating, moisturizing

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