ROSACEA CARE NEWSLETTER

The last fifteen months have been banner ones for the Rosacea Care Company. In that period we have introduced five new products to the Rosacea Care line, including four that had previously been manufactured by another company but had been discontinued. By special arrangement with the originator of those products,  Rosacea Care acquired the manufacturing rights and is now offering them throughout the world.

These much beloved products include: the original ZincO, Tinted ZincO, Vita-Oil and Mild Oatmeal Facial Cleanser.

Also added to the line is the marvelous new Unshine Powder, a lightweight mineral powder that provides a matte finish to control shine. We can even provide a small but elegant Kabuki brush for application.

THE MECHANICS OF MOISTURE

Reading through our Value of Ingredients lists, you may have noticed that certain ingredients were described as being Emollients or Humectants. And sometimes you will see ingredients described as Occlusives. Here is how we define these terms.

Emollients
Emollients act as lubricating agents that maintain suppleness in the surface layers of the skin. They are also responsible for maintaining a healthy barrier function and natural exfoliation. This keeps the skin smooth and soft in addition to being lubricated. Glycerin, Squalane, Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter are prominent emollients.

Humectants
Humectants are ingredients that pull moisture from the air to the skin's surface. Whenever the environment is a source of hydration as through high humidity, this is a natural humectant action. Not as commonly known is how humectants interact within the skin itself. In this capacity, humectants attract water from the dermal layers to the epidermal layers to increase water content in the epidermis, and this improves the elastic quality of the skin tissues. L-Sodium Hyaluronate is a frequently-used humectant.

Occlusives
Occlusives work by increasing the water content within the skin by preventing transepidermal water loss or evaporation. A new breed of occlusives are now being prescribed post laser and post peel to protect from infection. Cyclomethicone is a popular occlusive ingredient as is a natural variation called Caprylic/capric triglycerides.

SUNSCREEN

We can never repeat too often how important it is to apply sunscreen liberally during the high heat of summer and the exposure to the elements of winter.  To which we must add spring and summer when the  UVA and UVB rays of the sun are just as active even though the weather may seem temperate and comfortable. Rosacea Care now carries three remarkable sunscreens – our famous Sunscreen “30” and the popular and effective ZincO products:  original ZincO and the Tinted version of ZincO. Apply them liberally and often,  and you will gain the protection that is essential to the health of your skin. And please oblige the other members of your family by reminding them of this message.

Let’s keep in touch!

William Perry
President
Rosacea Care