Goodbye to the rosacea: from coconut oil to green tea to combat it

Rosacea is a chronic disease that mainly affects women over 30 years and with leather phototypes 1 and 2.This problem is suffered by up to 45 million people around the world and can be triggered by different factors of very diverse kinds.Natural oil treatments can help reduce their skin effect.

But before entering the solutions, we must know what it is, how and why the rosacea occurs.

Estamos hablando de un trastorno inflamatorio facial que provoca erupción cutánea, cuperosis (la aparición en el rostro de pequeñas rojeces, irritaciones y capilares dilatados, en forma de filamentos), telangiectasias (arañas vasculares o pequeños vasos sanguíneos dilatados​ que pueden aparecer cerca de la superficie de la piel o de las membranas mucosas), sensación de quemazón y granitos en la piel de los pómulos, nariz, mentón y frente.

Sometimes rosacea is confused with cuperosis, since they are usually associated so that most of the former imply an increase in the size of the capillaries of the dermis.In the cuperosis an increase in the size of the skin capillaries is observed forming teleangiectasias and/or well -defined vascular spiders, which predominate in cheekbones, nasal region and chin.On many occasions it is associated with an increase in diffuse redness, sensation of heat and/or ardor with temperature changes.

In the rosacea, in addition to the telangiectasias, there is a marked erythrosis (increased diffuse redness), with general inflammation of the skin, so there may be other associated alterations such as grains, ulcerations, conjunctivitis or red nose, among others.For this reason, it is always recommended to consult a dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.

Why does rosacea occur?

Genetic factors of certain enzymes in the skin, a bacterial infection of the intestine, taking certain medications or very aggressive treatments can trigger the beginning of this disease.According to Rosacea, stress, temperature and seasonal changes, or excessive sun exposure can cause the appearance of rosacea and cuperosis, two conditions that are manifested in the skin by the dreaded 'flushing' or redness of thefur.

It is in adulthood when it occurs (between 30 and 50 years when it occurs more frequently) and predominates in women with very clear skins that brown little or nothing.Rosacea is usually associated with other cutaneous manifestations.Some of them are linked to the same rosacea (irritation, dehydration, sensation of itching, irregular skin, acne ...).Others may appear as a result of other skin alterations such as seborrheic dermatitis, lentigos (benign spots on the skin), melasma (dark brown spots located and distributed in areas exposed to the sun).

How to prevent it?

Food returns to play a fundamental role also to prevent this skin disease or improve its appearance if we already have it.In our refrigerator, vegetables and vegetables should not be missing (highly recommended: green asparagus, broccoli, artichokes, radish, carrot, potato, eggplant, zucchini, pumpkin, achicoria, onion, garlic, leek, canons, fennel, algae and chickpeas without skin)and fruits (bet on grapefruit, orange, kiwi, pineapple, papaya, pear, grenade, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and avocado).

Includes in your diet seeds and nuts (nuts, pumpkin pipes, sarracene wheat, almonds);aromatic herbs and spices (turmeric, improvena, melisa, Luisa grass, thyme, rosemary and parsley);wild fish, ecological meats and rich eggs in omega 3.

Do not forget to drink at least two liters of water a day and avoid everything you can spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, products with refined sugars and industrial flours and soft drinks.The marinated meats, strong cheeses, vinegar, chocolates and some dairy derivatives can worsen your rosacea, so it controls well what you eat to know what food harms you the most.

As explained by Dr. Ana Sánchez of Clinic London, "it is advisable.

Natural products to combat it

But in addition to healthy eating, you have to take care of the skin with products without soap (commitment to micellar water), Dermo protectors and soothing so that it is always hydrated and protected from the sun (at any time of the year)."The changes of station, temperature and humidity worsen the rosacea, being more evident in winter, since the cold dehydrates and irritates the skin, as the dry atmosphere does in buildings with high heating," explains the doctor.

To these tips we can add the help of acupuncture and nutrichetic, which can be very useful to fight against this problem that affects so many people (yes, always consult with a dermatologist about the most appropriate treatments for you, since these productsnatural will serve as 'assistant' of that therapeutic treatment).

One of the allies with which to calm the problem is green tea.This type of non -fermented tea is well known for its beneficial health properties.Its curative capacity includes its internal use as an infusion or its external use.

You can now find creams made from green tea leaf extract that helps lower the effects of rosacea and also have great anti -aging power.To relieve redness or itching, you can prepare a plaster at home (you make an infusion, let it cool and when it is cold, gauze soaks and apply it through the affected area).You can also do this with a chamomile infusion.

Another natural product that has increased in popularity in recent years is coconut oil, which is anti -inflammatory and very moisturizing, according to an article by International Journal of Molecular Sciences in which they add that it can repair the skin barrier.The way to use it is simple: clean the affected area and apply a small amount on the skin, then make a slight massage to favor absorption.Leave about 10 minutes and rinse the skin.

Also some essential oils, which are removed from plants' extracts, are a natural complement to therapeutic treatment you have.One of the most popular to treat some skin conditions is lavender, since it contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients, according to an evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine.

Jojoba oil, a shrub originally from Mexico, has benefits for skin and hair and is used a lot in natural cosmetics.Like the previous ones, it has anti -inflammatory properties that can be used for skin pathologies.