Rosacea or rosacea? Discover the difference, causes and natural treatment

Do you know the difference between rosacea and rosacea?

Many women aged 30 - 50 recognize it: sudden redness, visible blood vessels or bumps that won't go away. Often this is called "rosacea" or "rosacea" - but they are two different skin problems.

Rosacea - vessels and redness

Rosacea is caused by dilated capillaries (teleangiectasias) close to the surface of the skin. You especially see reddish-purple lines on the cheeks, nostrils and sometimes chin. The skin quickly feels warm, irritable or tight.

The difference: rosacea is not inflammation, but a vascular reaction due to a weakened skin barrier.

Rosacea - inflammation and vascular problems

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the facial skin. You can recognize it by

• persistent redness

• visible vessels

• Bumps and pimples (papules/pustules)

• burning or stinging sensation

Rosacea is most common on cheeks, nose, chin and forehead, and can also affect the eyes (ocular rosacea).

Where on your face do you see rosacea or rosacea?

Causes and triggers of rosacea and rosacea

1. Food and histamine reactions

Histamine-rich products such as red wine, aged cheeses, fermented foods, vinegar, canned fish and spicy herbs dilate blood vessels. This causes flushes, redness and itching.

2. Gut-skin connection: SIBO & H. Pylori

Research shows that SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is present in many rosacea patients. Disturbed intestinal flora causes systemic inflammation that becomes visible on the skin.
In addition, the H. Pylori bacteria in the stomach are also associated with rosacea: this bacterium increases inflammatory mediators that amplify redness and pimples.

👉 So healthy digestion is essential for calm skin!

3. Other common triggers

• Temperature fluctuations (cold, sun, wind)

• Stress and hormonal fluctuations (menopause, PMS)

• Alcohol and caffeine

• Aggressive skincare containing alcohol, perfume or sulfates

• Treatment with Laser and other aggressive devices in skin clinics and by skin therapists

Treatment - how to restore skin with rosacea or rosacea?

Gently care, never aggressively cleanse

Always use a gentle cleanser without foaming agents or alcohol. Avoid granular scrubs and perfumes.
Our Step 1 FLOWER + SHINE is specially developed for sensitive and reactive skin such as with rosacea and rosacea. CAUTION!!! Avoid any kind of granules, exfoliation, microneedling, laser or other aggressive therapy. Gently cleanses and nourishes at the same time, soothes your skin and restores your skin barrier. Flower + Shine helps your skin recover.

2. Restore your skin barrier with hydration

Skin with rosacea or rosacea is often lacking in moisture and fatty acids.
Use Step 2 SKIN DRINK Serum with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide for instant calming and hydration.

3. Nourish and soothe with antioxidants and plant extracts

Skin that reacts sensitively benefits from pure botanicals that fight inflammation.
Step 3 ELIXIR Vitamin Bomb contains bakuchiol, buritti, rosehip, ribus nigrum, passion flower and baobab oil - the natural retinol replacements that don't irritate but restore. Step 3 also soothes skin allergy.

4. Protect and repair daily

Step 4 REPAIR Timeless Beauty with Ectoin® Bitop restores the skin barrier, reduces redness and softens fine lines. Use as a day and night cream or restorative mask.

Dietary tips for rosacea and rosacea

• Avoid histamine-rich products (wine, cheeses, fermented, all dairy, chocolate, fat, citrus fruits, spicy herbs and coffee)

• Eat anti-inflammatory foods: lots of steamed and cooked vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols (blueberries, green tea, chamomile, yarrow tea, red clover tea and sage tea)

• Drink plenty of water; avoid drinks that are too hot

• Support your gut with fiber, probiotic vegetables and rest

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

• What is the main difference between rosacea and rosacea?

Rosacea = dilated blood vessels and redness without inflammation.
Rosacea = redness + pimples + inflammation due to vasodilation and immune responses.

• Is rosacea curable?

It is claimed that rosacea is chronic, but with proper care and nutrition, you can greatly reduce symptoms and keep your skin calm and radiant. See also the studies on the relationship between arm health and the prevalence of Rosacea.

"My beautician said to me the other day: it looks like you have rosacea near your cheeks. My response as a skin expert: Ooh that will go away in no time, it's because I ate cheese and yogurt and too many rich fatty things that don't digest well in the small intestine. And guess what: of course it was gone the very next day. Don't let anything fool you, you can do a lot for your skin with nutrition! If you want specific skin advice, email me!"

Can nutrition really have an influence?

Yes. Foods that release histamine or stress digestion can intensify redness and flare-ups. Also, a SIBO or H. pylori infection affects the skin through the gut-skin axis.

What products help with rosacea or rosacea?

Always choose products without perfume or alcohol. The MOTHR EARTH PROOF® 4-step routine - Flower +Shine, Skin Drink Serum, Elixir Vitamin Bomb and Repair Timeless Beauty - restores the skin barrier and reduces redness from the base.

In short

Whether you are struggling with rosacea or rosacea - the key lies in understanding, softness and balance. Healthy skin starts with your gut, is strengthened by proper nutrition and glows thanks to the pure, natural care of MOTHR EARTH PROOF®.

Restore your skin barrier. Soothe your redness. And let your skin breathe again with natural strength.