Best cleanser for rosacea sufferer

[PeacheyPeach]

Ive been using superdrug hotcloth vitamin D cleanser which is nice but i think has irritated my skin. Think i need to rethink all my skincare products again and start off with a dfferent cleanser.
What is a nice gentle one for someone with rosacea,

Rosacea sufferer here! I'm on Lymecycline which has really turned my skin around and keeps it under control. I have used so many different face products from Dermalogica, Clarins, Clinique etc but I have really learned that going back to basics is best. I use Simple soap on my face whilst in the shower each day instead of cleaner and then just Nivea sensitive facial moisturiser (the purple one).

I use a hot cloth cleanser (the Liz Earle one) and have found its fine as long as I wash off with lukewarm water. Otherwise it definitely does set off my rosacea again!

I used Soolantra (GP prescribed) for 4 months a few years ago and it made such a difference to my skin. I just need to be careful not to trigger it through harsh products or heat.

@ilovebruuuceandbags aww thank you i think this is what im going to have to do just go back to basics. Can i ask if you wear makeup what do you use to take it off or do you jsut use the simple soap?

@lookdeepintotheparka i must try and get an appointment with the gp to see about getting a prescription for soolantra as ive seen this recommended on a few threads.

Can i ask do you.just leave your skin alone. No serums or anything?

Soolantra helped me too, had to explain to GP what it was!
I think using cetaphil cleanser and moisturiser has made the most difference overall

Another for cetaphil, between this and avene skin recovery cream, cicaplast and Roche posay hydraphase, my skin has gone back to what it was pre flare ups.

Thank you @lakeflypie and @stayathomer
Ive just ordered an avene set which has the cleanser and moisturiser in. Going to give that a go and see how i get on. With the rosacea being on my chin do you thinki could use a serum on other parts of my face that are not affected or should i just leave alone!

Another vote for Cetaphil. Be as gentle as you can and go easy on the products.

Avene is good also. Just take it easy. I'd skip the serum for a bit. Less is more

Have a look at a company called Inaessentialsuk, they do Organic Rosevwater that has calmed my skin and also chamomile water which I haven’t yet tried. We are having lots of success with the lavender water for my teenagers spots. I’m amazed at their product!

I cleanse with Cerave and then use the Rosewater. Then moisturise again with Cerave

@muddlemoo thanks, think i will leave off the serum. My skin looks a mess so think it needs a rest.

@getoutofbed25 thank you i will take a look at that because i have been thinking about my teenagers skin also especially with them having to wear masks all day now x

Best of luck with it OP!!!

The hot cloth cleansing is a sure fire way to irritate my skin.

Avene gentle cleanser and almond oil seems to keep my rosacea under control.

Good luck- it takes a while to get a handle on it but you'll get there.

Hi OP. La Roche Posay Toleriane Dermo-cleanser was a game changer for my rosacea. I actually feel the heat going out of my face after cleansing, it's magic for me. I follow up with the LRP Hydraphase moisturiser and serum, and, touch wood, I haven't had any bad flare-ups in ages.
Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you!

@zippyswife thank you i do think that the hotcloth cleanser has not helped at all, so looking forward to using the avene when its.delivered!
@seesawseen hi there is the La Roche Posay serum ok for rosacea? I have to admit ive only stopped using serum for a few.days but my skin is already feeling not as soft im really missing using it!

Hi OP,

Yes I wear make up and just use the soap to remove (but use Nivea waterproof eye make up remover for mascara). I find that Clinique Even Better foundation covers well and doesn't irritate me and use Benefit Bo-ing concealer pot for a bot extra coverage on my cheeks.

Best of luck finding what works well for you.

Caroline hirons was recommending Mother Earth products for rosacea I think?

Sorry meant to say mother dirt which is a ‘live’ product

I use Emma Hardie cleanser. It smells lush.
I used to find dermalogica was just too gentle and I had blocked pores and congested skin.

Another vote for Cetaphil!

I use Pai calming cleanser. Have tried lots but this is my favourite. Emma Hardie is also nice and I like Aurelia Probiotic. Basically all the ones that cost a bloody fortune don’t upset my skin.

Serum I’m using either Pai (Kalmer) or S5.

I have suffered badly with red, blotchy and sensitive skin and have been making more of an effort with skincare recently.

I started using the Avene antirougeurs cleanser twice a day and SPF and moisturiser. And I also gave up alcohol which has possibly had the biggest effect on my skin. Now that my skin is used to that and has settled down a bit, I've added in a vitamin C serum in the morning and the Clarins double serum at night. I have definitely seen a big difference in my skin.

@PeachyPeach I use the LRP Hydraphrase serum on damp skin. I have a LRP mist that I use after cleansing, then the serum on top. I use Rosehip Oil from (The Ordinary) twice a week too, which really takes away the dryness.
LRP does definitely have a specialist rosacea range, but I have never used it. I find that rosacea products make my already dry skin even drier, and therefore redder and angrier! Oh, to have normal skin....

I find that rosacea products make my already dry skin even drier, and therefore redder and angrier!
I thought I was the only one!!