Understanding Rosacea
What is rosacea? Symptoms, causes, and common triggers
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often shows up as persistent redness, visible blood vessels, sensitivity, and sometimes acne-like bumps. It typically affects the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead, and can flare unpredictably.
The underlying issue is vascular instability and immune overactivity, where blood vessels overreact to triggers and inflammatory cascades amplify redness and irritation. Rosacea-prone skin is often highly sensitive, with a compromised barrier that reacts strongly to environmental, dietary, and emotional stressors.
Rosacea — Triggers & Product Support
Lifestyle & Environmental Triggers
Rosacea flares are frequently linked to both internal and external factors. Identifying and moderating these is key to reducing recurrence:
Dietary triggers
- Processed foods and seed oils (soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower, canola, grapeseed, cottonseed) increase systemic inflammation.
- Healthier alternatives: cold-pressed olive oil, coconut oil, ghee, pure raw butter, and grass-fed, grass-finished tallow.
- Alcohol, spicy foods, and stimulants (coffee, energy drinks) commonly induce flares.
Hydration & electrolytes
Insufficient water intake and lack of minerals weaken vascular and skin resilience. Support with daily hydration and trace minerals such as Celtic sea salt.
Environmental toxins
Use non-toxic self-care and home-care products to reduce chemical stress on reactive skin. Avoid forever-chemical cookware, plastics, and aluminium storage.
Nervous system balance
Stress is a major flare driver. Prioritise restorative sleep, time in nature, calming practices, and activities that bring joy. Uplifting company (people and animals) supports oxytocin, counterbalancing cortisol’s inflammatory effects.
Medications
Certain petrochemical medications may worsen vascular reactivity. When possible, consult your healthcare provider on supportive strategies.
How Matriskin Products Support Rosacea-Prone Skin
Matriskin’s biotechnology-driven formulas are designed to strengthen sensitive skin while calming redness and restoring balance. Each product works on a specific aspect of rosacea-prone skin — from barrier repair and redness modulation to collagen renewal and protective shielding.
RL/3 Serum
Lipid Replenishment & Antioxidant Protection – Barrier Restoration
- Restores essential fatty acids and ceramide precursors to rebuild a compromised barrier.
- Rich in antioxidants to calm reactivity and protect against oxidative stress.
- Supports smoother, more resilient skin with reduced sensitivity.
RL/3 Cream
Hydration & Anti-Redness Support – Sensitive Skin Repair
- Niacinamide, vitamin E, and botanical antioxidants visibly reduce redness and strengthen vascular integrity.
- Delivers long-lasting hydration to soothe inflammation and prevent barrier disruption.
- Leaves skin calmer, softer, and better protected against daily triggers.
Power Defense Serum
Advanced Repair & Antioxidant Protection – Environmental Defense
- Growth factors and marine antioxidants accelerate recovery from chronic inflammation.
- Peptides support collagen renewal and strengthen skin resilience.
- Ideal for repairing sensitivity caused by stress, toxins, or environmental damage.
CR/7 Cream
“Second-Skin” Protective Cream – Reactive Phase Recovery
- Polysaccharide matrices (Biosaccharide Gum-4) form a breathable shield against irritants and pollutants.
- Soothes flare-ups and provides deep comfort during highly sensitive phases.
- Helps restore skin equilibrium while reducing reactivity over time.
Note: Matriskin products are not divided into “day” and “night” versions. Every formula is safe for year-round use, morning or evening, without SPF filters or photosensitising actives — keeping care simple and flexible.
