What is the Best SPF for Rosacea?

With Rosacea Awareness Month around the corner and the onset of warmer weather, now is the perfect time to shine a light on the importance of SPF. iS Clinical’s Clinical Director, Dr Charlene DeHaven, offers her expert advice on Rosacea triggers and the iS Clinical SPF that works hard to offer comprehensive protection.   

“Rosacea is a widespread but misunderstood condition relating to the hyper-responsiveness of the blood vessels in the central face. Even though the very first symptoms can appear in the 20s, 30s or 40s, most people are not actually diagnosed as having rosacea until their 40s and 50s. Common symptoms include facial flushing progressing to persistent facial redness of the cheeks, forehead, chin and nose, red lines on the face (telangiectasias), stinging or burning of the face, increased pore size, red bumps or pimples on the central facial skin, nasal bumps that increase in number and size until rhinophyma develops.” – Dr Charlene DeHaven

Dr DeHaven emphasises that “the first line of treatment is to avoid any triggering or exacerbating factors. This includes alcohol, spicy foods and stress. Other potential triggers are environmental, such as sun exposure and cold weather”.

At the core of rosacea management lies SPF protection. By combining the latest anti-ageing technology with traditional sunscreens, Extreme Protect SPF40 is the perfect product to ensure skin is kept healthy and protected. This lightweight cream combines active skin-defending ingredients with pharmaceutical-grade botanical ingredients that work synergistically and safely with skin cells to soothe & calm the symptoms of rosacea, whilst protecting against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Using clever Extremozyme Technology, it not only protects against environmental damage but also aids in repairing fragile proteins and DNA components, ensuring optimal skin defence and rejuvenation.

Available in both translucent or slightly tinted shades, Extreme Protect SPF40 can be layered underneath make-up or on its own for a sheer glow - ideal for the spring months!