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New member benefit! Get the ASCP SkinPro app at ascpskincare.com/skinpro 43 SKIN PHYSIOLOGY A and C, among many others, play an important role in skin care and skin health. They especially offer healing benefits for papular/pustular rosacea skin types. Turmeric • Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric (curcuminoids) • Helps reduce redness from blemishes and calms skin inflammation • Antiseptic properties • Encourages wound healing • Stimulates circulation and oxygenation in the skin • Reduces oxidative stress • Hydrates and revitalizes skin while alleviating symptoms of dryness Vitamin A • A group of fat-soluble retinoids that includes retinal, retinol, and retinyl esters • Decreases cellular damage caused by free radicals • Treats inflammatory acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation • Increases cell turnover • Helps release impactions by unclogging pores • Stimulates collagen synthesis Vitamin C • Also known as L-ascorbic acid • Potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals • Repairs free radical damage • Actively recycles vitamin E, which serves to protect lipids and cell membranes • Stimulates collagen synthesis, a reaction that is important in wound healing • Improves discoloration • Reduces erythema KNOW THE TRIGGERS Recognizing and avoiding triggers are just as important as skin care. Dietary triggers, such as spicy foods and alcohol, should be limited or avoided entirely to prevent flare-ups. Lifestyle triggers such as high-stress situations, lack of exercise, and emotional duress can create an environment in the body that spikes cortisol levels and sends our parasympathetic nervous system into constant "fight-or-flight" mode. Harsh scrubs, hot water, and high pH products such as bar soaps can deplete the skin of nutrients and damage the protective acid mantle. Wear soothing zinc-based sunscreen to protect the skin and reduce chances of sunburn and cellular damage. CALMING INFLAMMATION The key to treating rosacea is to reduce inflammation. I have always heard that "inflammation causes 'dis-Ease' within the body." Calming products and routines go a long way toward healing sensitive, inflammatory skin types like rosacea. Encourage your clients to eat antioxidant-rich foods, increase their water intake, take a walk, and be in nature. Yoga, meditation, mental-health support, and recommending skin care products with the above ingredients can also create some beautiful results. Encourage the body to "rest and digest," reset and repair. Healing occurs during this time and should be honored. Recommend being gentle with the skin. When in doubt, refer to a dermatologist for additional guidance and support. Beautifully calm, clear, and comfortable skin can be achieved and will be celebrated! Resources Enescu, Christina D. "A Review of Topical Vitamin C Derivatives and Their Efficacy." Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. September 24, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.14465. Gehring, W. "Nicotinic Acid/Niacinamide and the Skin." Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 3, no. 2 (April 2004): 88–93. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x. Pinnell, Sheldon R. and Doren L. Madey. "Topical Vitamin C in Skin Care." Aesthetic Surgery Journal 8, no. 6 (1998): 468–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1090-820X(98)70085-8.