Redness and Rosacea

Skincare for Redness and Rosacea

From cosseting, 'comfort blanket' skincare to easy lifestyle switch-ups, discover how to comfort rosacea skin.

Sometimes mistaken for acne, rosacea causes cheeks to redden easily and small pustules to form on the face, although symptoms can vary from person to person. While there's no cure as such, there are many simple ways in which it can be managed for happy, healthy skin.

Sarah, Co-founder

What causes rosacea?

There are many factors that can trigger rosacea across the face and cheeks, such as stress, exposure to sunlight, hot temperatures (even hairdryers), cold temperatures (think air conditioning or blustery winds), food groups such as dairy and gluten and some skincare products that may compromise the skin barrier.

The causes can be often be highly individual so it's best to keep a journal, including food and drink, so you can identify anything that seems to exacerbate your own condition, whether that's redness on your face, across your cheeks or rosacea inflammation.

How to soothe rosacea skin?

Consider your skin's protective barrier function an essential part of your healing journey with rosacea. When this is weakened, it becomes easier for irritants to get in and water to get out leaving skin dry, dehydrated and reactive. The fix? Look for gentle, nourishing natural skincare formulas. Ingredients like prebiotic inulin, chamomile and natural plant oils help to strengthen the skin barrier and support the lipidic layers of the skin, delivering vital nutrients.

A good rosacea cream? Choose clinically-proven formulas with hydrating actives, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, like our Maven Daily Moisturiser that provides deep, long-lasting hydration and repairs the skin barrier, for a complexion that is calm, comfortable and radiant.

How to reduce redness and inflammation?

Whether you’re prone to redness, have been on steroid or paraffin based creams for a long time or are just coming off them, most mainstream skincare out there will be too strong for your weakened skin barrier.

Reach for our Ally Recovery Facial Oil to rebalance your skin’s microbiome and calm inflammation. Formulated with hemp seed oil which has numerous anti-inflammatory benefits for the skin; by counteracting the damage caused by free radicals and reducing the appearance of inflammation, skin dullness and redness is diminished. Consider the Ally your rosacea redness treatment to instantly soothe and calm.

"Absolutely love these products. For once my rosacea is under control and looking better. My skin is not as red or dry and is so glowy. Obsessed with these products."

– Danielle, customer

By Sarah Reviver Hydrating Mist in hand — Reviver Hydrating Mist

"Went to a concert last night, it was a long day where I hardly drank, when I got home at 2 this morning, my makeup was still perfect and my face was still hydrated! My perimenopausal rosacea skin gives this moisturiser a big thumbs up!!"

– Helen, customer

By Sarah Maven Daily Moisturiser in hand — Maven Daily Moisturiser

"Use a lot of By Sarah products and they have really calmed my rosacea. Hero Facial Oil is a must-have product. Really helps dry and sensitive skin."

– Emma, customer

By Sarah Hero Facial Oil with model — Hero Facial Oil

FAQs for rosacea skincare

Opt for gentle, nourishing skincare formulas and a streamlined everyday skincare routine, including a gentle cream cleanser, hydrating facial mist, moisturiser and facial oil. Remember to apply your sunscreen each morning after completing your skincare routine too.

For a rosacea cream, look no further than our Maven Daily Moisturiser which is clinically proven to deliver 8 hours moisturisation after first use.

For your trusted rosacea redness treatment, reach for our Ally Recovery Facial Oil to calm irritated and red skin.

An essential step after your face cream and before your facial oil, is the Reviver Hydrating Mist to strengthen your skin barrier and reduce redness.

Finally, a broad-spectrum PA++++ sunscreen should be an everyday essential in your skincare routine to protect your skin all year-round. Our Serene Daily SPF 50+ is dermatologically-approved for sensitive skin and enriched with ginseng, apple and peach extracts to replenish and nourish your skin whilst also providing the highest possible UVA and UVB protection.

Knowing the transformative skin benefits vitamin C can deliver, our Vitamin C+E Booster lets sensitive skin in on the action, too! While our Bakuchiol Booster delivers similar results to a retinol, but without any of the drawbacks.

Both our Vitamin C+E Booster and Bakuchiol Booster are Dermatologically Approved for Sensitive Skin, including redness and rosacea, and slot seamlessly as the last "boosted step" in your morning and evening skincare routine.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, staying hydrated, avoiding excessive sun exposure, getting regular exercise, managing stress levels, and getting enough sleep can all support healthy skin and a calm complexion. Above all, be kind to yourself if you're experiencing redness or rosacea inflammation across your face or cheeks. It can be difficult and uncomfortable, so go easy.