Retinoids, the answer to all skin problems. But are these chemical exfoliants with their anti-ageing, skin-perfecting properties really all they crack up to be? Is this really the miracle cure for rosacea? Maybe you should think again. Why? Well, in this guide we aim to answer some of your most...
In the US, the Ivermectin drug Soolantra costs around $390 for a supply of just 30 grams, and is only available on prescription in Ireland. So you'd be forgiven for thinking that it's without side effects and 100% effective, but is it? In this guide we try to answer all...
Demodex Mites Human beings are mammals and as such, belong to a large group which includes dogs, cats, horses etc etc. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals skin. Though nearly all human skin is covered with hair follicles, it can appear hairless. Because it interfaces with the environment, skin plays an...
We at Finca know just how much time you’ve wasted looking for that one thing to cure your rosacea. That’s why we don’t waste our customers’ time talking about “miracle ingredients” that don’t make the grade. However, we are not messing around when it comes to hyaluronic acid. Its properties...
I was first diagnosed with rosacea back in my twenties when my skin was noticeably red and always felt tight and irritated. Of course, I had the lovely red nose and chin to add to my woes, one day I wondered into my local health food shop and asked - does anyone come in...
Had enough of that red nose? Had enough of waking up and feeling your confidence drop as you look in the mirror? Want something that actually works? We at Finca understand what you’re going through. Which is why our rosacea experts have put together this 3-part guide to address that...
Celebs with rosacea even model turned actress Cameron Diaz has rosacea with flare ups and super sensitive skin “Whenever I don’t have to wear make-up it’s a good day”- Cameron Diaz said about her rosacea. This Hollywood beauty may seem unlikely to have acne rosacea because of her flawless complexion...
I am often asked about treatments for rosacea so here is some of what i have discovered over the last few years and i do hope it helps in deciding which treatment you choose to follow. Type 1 rosacea has overall redness or sometimes called diffuse redness. there may also...
The connection between low humidity and rosacea. We all hope to avoid skin like this but when humidity levels drop in Winter then our skin can be as dry as the desert. This leaves our skin prone and open to the dreaded rosacea roughness and redness. Read on for how...
Tips to get you through the Christmas season Yes you are in good rosacea company this Christmas, the man himself - Santa, Renee Zelwegger, Cameron Diaz, Bill Clinton, Alex Ferguson all suffer from the condition but what can be done to help when the season is a mine field of...
All you need to know about ocular rosacea My eyes are stinging just looking at this photograph, but red stinging eyes are the typical symptoms of ocular rosacea. Some of my own story might resonate with you. I always remember having red stinging eyes from when I was a teenager. I often...
Have you ever wondered what exactly it is that causes your rosacea to worsen and flare at certain times? I’m sure you have all done some level of research into the condition (it’s hard not to when it’s constantly on your mind!). Here’s a quick summary into the conditions that...
According to dermatologists, type 2 rosacea is the easiest rosacea to treat. But all of you type 2’s might beg to differ! To treat type 2, dermatologists and GP’s usually prescribe antibiotics. This can be in the form of a topical gel, which is applied directly to the skin. If...
Wintertime is a season of extremes. Outside, the weather is usually cold and windy. But once you’re inside the temperatures are much warmer. With heat blasting, hot showers, warm kitchens and hot drinks, you're constantly changing temperature. For most rosacea sufferers these extremes can often cause annoying flare ups. 10...
The Link between the Demodex Mite and type 2 Rosacea Here he is – your sebum/skin oil loving little mite who lives on everyone's face but populates rosacea type 2 face up to 10 times more than any other. Check out do you suffer from Type 2 Rosacea – that’s the one...
Ok, this blog might be a bit heavy going for some of you – and it is quite long - but I think its important to cover the basics of why antibiotics are sometimes prescribed for the treatment of rosacea. Antibiotics are mainly prescribed for Type 2 Rosacea, where there is persistent redness...
