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Rosacea & sun protection: everything you need to know

Some people with sensitive skin may be subject to redness. Whether temporary or long-lasting, it can be the symptom of a vascular or inflammatory anomaly. Sometimes it is the result of a pathology known as Rosacea. When exposed to the sun, the redness may become more intense.

Rosacea is a cutaneous inflammatory disease which, although mild at first, develops with time and leads to redness on the nose, cheeks, and sometimes chin and forehead. Rosacea manifests itself in many forms: redness, visible vessels, pimples, intolerance and thickening of the skin. All these symptoms can have a negative impact on quality of life and self-confidence. If you are affected, you know how difficult it can be to deal with this pathology.

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Light redness on the face, first signs of rosacea.

Phase 1: The skin is prone to flushing and blushing.

Sudden redness outbreaks can be temporary or permanent. The redness is mostly triggered by temperature changes, exercise, hot or spicy food and drinks or as a reaction after facial cleansing.

Redness on the face with visible blood vessels with a pink appearance

Phase 2: This stage starts when the blushing and flushing persists after the trigger has come to an end.

Blood vessels in the face remain open, and the skin looks pink. This is called couperosis or erythrosis and may lead to permanent redness.

Red skin as after a sunburn, phase 3 of rosacea

Phase 3: The face displays lasting redness with a sun-burned or wind-burned look.

You may also feel sensations of burning or swelling, and experience small inflammatory spots (papules or pustules).

Thickening of the skin with a bulbous nose, which represents the most severe phase of rosacea

Phase 4: This is the most severe form of rosacea.

Your skin progressively thickens and you might feel intense flushing, inflammation, burning sensations and even pain. Some people also suffer from an enlarged, bulbous nose

This phenomenon mostly affects people with light skin and bright eyes, predominately from northern Europe. It starts around 25-30 years old, and peaks after 45. Women are more affected than men, although men are more likely to develop severe forms of rosacea.

Can the sun aggravate Rosacea?

Yes, the sun is known to exacerbate rosacea. The UVB rays can increase VEGF secretion (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor), responsible for dilatating and weakening cutaneous blood vessels. UVA rays also play a role in rosacea, particularly inflammation. They are responsible for damaging the skin’s superficial vascularised levels, and for accumulating agents responsible for inflammation - cytokines, chemokines and others.

UV rays thus maintain the skin in a state of inflammation and are responsible for dilatating blood vessels. To avoid this, make sure you use sunscreen daily. It is recommended that you choose a dermatologically tested sunscreen with very high broad-spectrum protection. Ideally, choose a rosacea-friendly sunscreen, which may contribute to reducing the redness on your face or, at the very least, avoid aggravating it.

Several ingredients are known to reduce inflammation with a positive impact on rosacea, for example, enoxolone. Extracted from liquorice root, enoxolone maintains anti-inflammatory activity that is naturally present in the skin, while also soothing irritated skin.

The little box contains Enoxolone powder to relieve skin irritation and inflammation

BIODERMA’s formulation experts have developed an anti-redness sunscreen for rosacea. Photoderm AR SPF50+ provides high tolerance and a biomimetic soothing action. It combines anti-redness efficacy with high-technology sun protection and light unifying tint.

Photoderm AR SPF50+ benefits from our dermatological expertise and the patented RosactivTM complex. A powerful combination of active ingredients help lower VEGF levels, limiting blood vessel dilatation and thus reducing redness.

Presentation of the AR SPF50+ sun protection for skin with rosacea

The formula contains enoxolone, an anti-inflammatory ingredient that acts deep in the dermis, while also immediately soothing redness on the surface.

To reduce the appearance of redness, the formula is lightly tinted for a natural unified finish. The pleasant texture absorbs quickly and is non-greasy.

Proven efficiency on skin affected by rosacea

The efficacy of the formula has been verified by dermatologists during clinical testing.

-31% Rosacea severity score¹
96% Redness is reduced²
88% Helps control the reaction of the skin²
92% Prevents the appearance of new rashes²

As your new daily ally, Photoderm AR SPF50+ contributes to healthy, protected skin.

1. CLEANSE: In the morning, cleanse your face with Sensibio H20. Bioderma’s original micellar water soothes and reduces unpleasant sensations, while respecting the skin’s balance.

2. TREAT: Apply Sensibio AR daily to soothe and moisturise the skin, as well as prevent and reduce redness.

3. PROTECT: Apply Photoderm AR SPF50+ to protect your skin from the sun, reduce and control redness and unify your skin tone.

Presentation of the Bioderma skincare routine for rosacea skin

Respecting the skin and planet

Like all Photoderm suncare products, Photoderm AR SPF50+ has been tested and proven to be non-toxic on aquatic ecosystems. Tests were carried out on 3 seawater and freshwater species: corals, microalgae (NF ISO 10253) and daphnia (OCDE 202).