Many people around the world suffer from an irritating skin condition called rosacea. Rosacea symptoms include redness around the nose, cheeks and eyes, as well as painful acne like bumps and small blood vessels visible on affected areas. Although there is no cure for rosacea, there are ways to minimize flare-ups and reduce the visible symptoms naturally without the need for harsh medications. In this article we will do just that by identifying a few treatments that we can consider “natural”. This include topical creams, teas, herbs, fresh aloe, and an enzyme named lipase. Let’s start with this first set of natural topical creams. (Note: topical simply means something is applied externally to the skin.)

Topical creams containing niacin amide, chrysanthellum indicum, and green tea can be used to calm rosacea flare ups and remove the visible signs such as redness and enlarged blood vessels. Niacin amide is vitamin B3 compound that can be taken both orally and applied externally. Niacin is a powerful detoxifier for the skin. Chrysanthellum indicum contains compounds that strengthen capillary structure to reduce blood vessels. Green tea seems to be especially helpful in reducing the acne like symptoms of rosacea.

Another common symptom associated with rosacea is indigestion. The indigestion seems to be caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic enzyme lipase. Pancreatic lipase helps to break down and digest fat, resulting in excess gas. Drinking kombucha, which contains active enzymes, can help to eliminate indigestion.

Another natural cream that has proved to have beneficial effect on the symptoms of rosacea is azelaic acid cream. This cream is a combination of wheat, rye and barley extracts. Azelaic acid cream seems to effectively treat all the signs of rosacea, from reducing the redness to removing the acne like bumps.

Various herbs can be used on a daily basis to reduce the risk of a rosacea flare-up. Making a tea out of chamomile, rose hips, red clover, or burdock and using it to wash your face can have a calming effect on the skin. A slice of fresh aloe applied to the affected area works as a great moisturizer and will cool the skin as well.