Extreme redness and reactivity that leads to redness and a rash with uncomfortable dehydration might mean you may be exhibiting signs of rosacea. Rosacea is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that causes reddened skin and a rash, usually on the nose and cheeks. The symptoms typically come and go, with many people reporting that certain factors, such as spending time in the sun or experiencing emotional stress, bring them on. Rosacea can be inherited or due to dietary or environmental factors. Even if it's not rosacea, reactive skin is a good indicator you have an impaired skin barrier.  This barrier is vital for keeping your skin hydrated by preventing evaporation of moisture out of your skin. This type of dehydration is called transepidermal water loss, or TEWL. 

To be successful this program requires a careful blend of soothing emollients and calming bioactives to strengthen the skin’s barrier. As with most sensitive skins a “less is better” approach should be taken. You should take care to add products slowly to insure each formula agrees with your skin. Daily concentrations of soothing polyphenol antioxidants will help calm and nourish your skin while neutralizing toxins and irritants. Humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid will hold onto moisture but need to be sealed in via emollients which have been carefully selected and incorporated into your sensitive skin moisturizer.  Sea Whip Extract neutralizes 90% of phospholipase, a naturally occurring enzyme that leads to the pain and swelling associated with Rosacea. Marine algae, green tea and licorice extracts provide incredible anti-aging nourishment to reveal smooth, calm and comfortable skin with less visible redness. The result?  Beautiful skin for life from LONGEVITY by Elizabeth Renee.

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