Understanding Rosacea: Why Redness Isn’t Just Skin Deep

Understanding Rosacea: Why Redness Isn’t Just Skin Deep

Understanding Rosacea: Why Redness Isn’t Just Skin Deep

Rosacea isn’t just about having a red face — it’s a sign that something deeper is happening beneath the surface of your skin. And while there are several types of rosacea, most treatments follow a similar path. So let’s talk about what’s really going on — and what you can do about it.

What's Causing the Redness?

One of the main culprits in rosacea is an overgrowth of demodex mites. These microscopic mites live on everyone's skin — but for those with rosacea, they multiply rapidly and cause trouble.

Demodex feed on skin oils and, when overfed, they burst and release irritating waste right at the mouth of your pores. This sets off a chain reaction: inflammation, redness, and blood vessel expansion. Over time, the tiny blood vessels struggle to keep up with the constant demand and can become permanently damaged — leading to the persistent flush and broken capillaries rosacea is known for.

That’s why rosacea often appears red and inflamed, and can even mimic acne with pustules and bumps.

How We Treat Rosacea

Our treatment philosophy is threefold:

  1. Reduce the demodex population

  2. Support the skin’s circulatory system

  3. Rebuild the walls of damaged blood vessels

Each rosacea client is unique, and we customise your treatment based on your skin’s needs. However, one of our most effective tools is a series of low-strength peels.

Low-Level Peels: A Game Changer

Gentle acid peels might sound intimidating for sensitive skin, but they’re one of the fastest and most effective ways to calm rosacea. By safely exfoliating and disrupting the environment that mites thrive in, we reduce their population while encouraging skin repair.

Most clients notice less redness immediately after their first treatment.

We typically recommend:

  • Treatments every 2 weeks

  • A course of at least 6 sessions

  • Ongoing maintenance to manage this chronic condition

Rosacea is life-long, but treatment reduces the frequency and severity of flare-ups. Over time, your skin finds a new “normal” — calmer, clearer, and more resilient.

Skincare Support for Rosacea-Prone Skin

In between treatments, the right skincare is essential. We focus on calming inflammation, repairing the barrier, and improving the health of your capillaries.

Our recommended products include:

  • Gentle Antioxidant Cleanser – Soothes and protects

  • Potent Clearing Serum – Assists in demodex control

  • EGF Booster Serum – Promotes healing

  • Pure Age Defiance Serum – Firms and supports collagen

  • Retinol Concentrate – In low doses, aids in cell turnover

  • Rebalancing Cream – Restores barrier function

  • Mineral Pro SPF 30+ – Essential daily sun protection

  • 1Skin Foundation + Primer – Covers and calms

Ready to Calm Your Skin?

Rosacea doesn’t have to rule your skin or your confidence. With the right plan, consistency, and support, you can dramatically reduce flare-ups and improve your skin’s health.

Book a skin consultation today and let’s create a treatment plan that brings long-term calm and clarity to your skin.

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