Often when we are entering menopause, it\u2019s not always the most talked about symptoms such as hot flushes and mood swings that first appear. Before I\u2019d even heard much of the menopause, I remember hitting 50-years-old and almost overnight, my typically normal skin had taken on a dry, papery texture from head to toe – along with an intense itching that I wasn\u2019t used to.<\/p>\n
Apart from dry skin being a common side effect of menopause, there are other more challenging skin conditions that you might be experiencing. Among my midlife friends, rosacea is a skin concern that crops up time and again and being that April is Rosacea Awareness Month, I figured it was the perfect time to get the low-down on it – and I knew exactly who to call upon for the most reliable information.<\/p>\n
What is rosacea?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Is rosacea more common in perimenopause and menopause?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Common rosacea triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nRosacea and wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n
It is understandable that a severe rosacea breakout might make you feel insecure about your looks, so the following feel-good, skin-loving tools are beneficial for a healthy mind and complexion:<\/p>\n
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Rosacea myths debunked<\/strong><\/p>\n
Myth: Rosacea needs to be treated like dry skin.<\/p>\n
Truth: As Kate explained, rosacea stems from an overactive oily skin rather than dry skin, so getting a handle on it by choosing the right skincare regime will help.<\/p>\n
Myth: White skins, particularly Celtic are more prone to rosacea.<\/p>\n
Truth: While it\u2019s true that rosacea can look more dramatic on paler skins, it doesn\u2019t mean black or brown skin doesn\u2019t also suffer, it\u2019s just that it often goes undiagnosed. Kate says that black skins show rosacea with sebaceous hyperplasia (enlarged and clogged, bumpy pores). Lighter brown skin may look quite pretty and have what looks like a light flush across the cheeks, but it is actually capillary damage.<\/p>\n
Myth: Having rosacea means you have sensitive skin.<\/p>\n
Truth: Kate says, \u201cPeople with rosacea have skin that has become sensitised – it is not in itself sensitive – and it can still be strengthened and improved back to its former health.\u201d<\/p>\n
Skincare tips to combat rosacea<\/strong><\/p>\n
Kate recommends:<\/p>\n
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Rosacea-friendly skincare<\/strong><\/p>\n
Here are my top product choices designed for optimal performance on rosacea-prone skin:<\/p>\n
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For more stories, advice and interviews, head to the\u00a0Menopause Your Way Stories hub<\/a>. To browse and shop a curated edit of menopause products, visit the\u00a0Menopause Your Way page on QVC<\/a>.<\/p>\n
We understand there\u2019s a lot of information out there on the menopause. You can read through the\u00a0<\/i>NICE guidance on menopause management<\/i><\/a>, as well as the\u00a0<\/i>NHS overview on the menopause<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"