Rosacea is a multi-faceted chronic skin condition that is believed to be linked to the nervous system. Other triggers include sun exposure, sudden changes in temperature, skin irritants, strong emotions, alcohol, and spicy foods.
Rosacea mostly affects the central part of the face and can show up as constant or occasional redness. In more advanced cases, you might also see small, visible blood vessels, red bumps, pimples, or even thickened skin.
It usually starts after middle age, between 30 and 60 years old. It’s more common in people with lighter skin and in women going through menopause.
Although the exact cause of Rosacea isn’t fully known, research has found a notable connection between Rosacea and the Demodex mite. Demodex mites are a part of the skin’s microbiome.Â
Yes, that's right, we all have these little mites crawling on our skin! They mostly live in hair follicles and oil glands on your face, neck, or chest.
As alarming as this may sound, they’re generally harmless and even perform a free exfoliation treatment while you’re sleeping. Munching away at redundant skin cells.
It was once thought that these mites caused Rosacea by eating skin and causing inflammation with their waste. However, we now know that having too many mites can trigger an immune response that worsens Rosacea symptoms. Demodex mites are found more often in people with Rosacea compared to those with healthy skin. In fact, Rosacea sufferers have 5.7 times more Demodex mites than healthy skinned individuals.
These mites are most plentiful on the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead, and are also found in biopsies of Rosacea-related watery blisters.
Rosacea involves several imbalances including a higher number of mites, skin infection, a compromised barrier, impaired immune cell function, and gut health issues. All of these factors combine to create Rosacea, therefore it’s essential to address all of them to manage Rosacea symptoms.
Rosacea and Gut Health
About 50% of Rosacea sufferers also have Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Normally, there are around 10,000 bacteria per milliliter in your small intestine, but in SIBO, that number can balloon to 100 billion! This overgrowth, often due to low stomach acid and slow digestion, disrupts your gut balance and can prevent your body from absorbing key nutrients like Vitamins A and K. SIBO is also frequently tied to gluten sensitivity.
What's the Cure for Rosacea?
Rosacea cannot be cured, it needs to be managed. By understanding your triggers and having the right tools to get on top of a flare up, Rosacea sufferers can enjoy clear and calm skin again.
Below is one of our staff members Christine. When she first started working with us she had active Rosacea. The first picture was taken directly after her first Enzyme Treatment. Her skin was extremely inflamed and angry. You can see as you move along the photos how her skin begins to looks shiny and sealed (waterproofed) with a great reduction in redness. Christine has followed the program below and has been diligent with her homecare. This result is over a 3 month period.
Treatment Plan for Rosacea
Many people believe that calming and soothing the skin is the way to treat Rosacea, the best way forward to treat this skin condition is to rebuild and strengthen.
| TREATMENT PLAN | IN-SALON TREATMENT |
Phase 1 | The first thing we need to do when treating Rosacea is to strengthen the skin's barrier. Most people suffering from Rosacea will have a thin impaired skin barrier and will be experiencing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). To address this, avoid exfoliation and focus on strengthening the skin’s acid mantle by increasing Omega-3 essential fatty acids through carefully chosen supplements. Skin identical lipids such as DMK's Seba E & Herb & Mineral Mist should be used to replace the lipid bilayers and feed the skin with essential nutrients. This approach waterproofs the skin to hold in precious water, helping to restore the skin’s natural defences and paving the way for better management of rosacea. | Your first two in salon treatments will be DMK Enzyme Treatment Level 1, this treatment optimises skin function and restores homeostasis in the skin. |
Phase 1 (con't) | While we’re supporting the surface of the skin, it’s also important to balance inflammation in the deeper layers. In inflamed skin, the Langerhans cells, which play a crucial role in immune response, become sparse and less effective. This means the skin struggles to protect itself properly. DMK Beta Gel is essential here, as it directly feeds the Langerhans Cells, resulting in stronger and more robust skin. Applying Beta Gel twice daily can keep your skin calm and better equipped to handle everyday irritants. | Enzyme Level 1 |
Phase 2 | Once your skin starts showing signs of improved resilience, it’s time to step into Phase 2! Here, we’ll continue to focus on strengthening Langerhans by creating an environment that doesn’t favour excess Demodex mites, and improving skin density to reduce redness and visible capillaries. | The in-salon treatment will consist of a DMK Enzyme Treatment with Alkaline Wash. The Alkaline Treatment will remove the over abundance of Demodex Mites and the Enzyme will continue to strengthen and support skin function. The compression from the Enzyme Mask triggers the Fibroblast Cells to create more collagen and Elastin which will assist with strengthening and thickening the skin. You will require 1-2 of these treatment depending on the severity of your condition. |
Phase 3 | Now it’s all about thickening the skin, Vitamin C & Vitamin A should be introduced here to feed the Fibroblast Cells and Regulate Skin Function. Rosacea clients should start slowly with Vitamin A, our therapists will provide advice on when and which Vitamin A to use based on your individual needs. | Enzyme Therapy can continue here. The compression from the Enzyme Mask triggers the Fibroblast Cells to create more collagen and Elastin which will assist with strengthening and thickening the skin. Other modalities such as Skin Needling and LED can be incorporated for improved strengthening and thickening of the skins matrix. |
Maintenance | Managing Rosacea is about knowing what your triggers are, avoiding them and also knowing what to do, and having the right tools when you get a flare up. It's about taking back control of your skin. | Maintenance treatments keeping skin in good health and targeting flare ups as needed. |
*Note on Gut Health
While we work on improving your skin from the outside, it’s equally important to support your gut health from the inside. Just as we are using Alkaline wash to neutralise the inflammation on the skin. The body also needs to be alkalinized.
Think greens! The cooler and less inflamed your body is, the better it can manage inflammation. A simple goal is to include naturally green foods in each meal. If this is challenging, you can also incorporate greens powders into your diet. We recommend Purity Greens by Vita -Sol, if you do suffer from SIBO, we recommend starting slowly 1/4 teaspoon a day. Â
If you'd like to teach that Rosacea who's boss and reclaim control of your skin, come and see up for a complimentary consultation .
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