As if the issues surrounding skin type (normal, oily, sun-damaged, blemish-prone), skin sensitivities, and allergic reactions weren’t enough, a large percentage of the population deals with various strange medical conditions that primarily show up on the face adding to their skin-care concerns. These problems make selecting the appropriate skin-care routine extremely tricky. It becomes a challenge to find the right combination of products that will benefit the skin and not make matters worse. The most common skin disorders of the face are rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and seborrhea.
Early identification goes a long way toward reducing the symptoms of these skin afflictions because it can help sufferers avoid buying products that are likely to exacerbate the condition. Except for eczema, these skin disorders require a dermatologist’s care; they cannot be treated at the cosmetics counter or with over-the-counter products from the drugstore. Finding the right skin-care and makeup routines, and the products that work with each of these conditions is very important because products that contain problematic, irritating, or drying ingredients will absolutely make matters worse and can undo some of the benefits the medical treatments provide.
The National Rosacea Society, at www. rosacea. org, is an excellent source (though it does have paid advertisers) for detailed and ongoing information concerning treatment and research for rosacea.