Persistent redness of the skin and pimples are common symptoms of rosacea, which is a condition that affects over two million Canadians. It’s also commonly misdiagnosed as adult acne…and although we realize that this isn’t a life-threatening condition (this from a blog mostly about beauty products), it is something that really affects self-esteem in those who should have no reason to feel badly about how they look.
Rosacea has no known cause and currently there is no cure. All you can do is calm sensitive skin and hope that some of the redness that rosacea causes goes away.
Now, there is a new solution offering relief for those suffering from rosacea.
Dr. Jason Rivers is the founder of Riversol Skin Care Solutions Inc, and president of the Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada. Dr. Rivers formulated a product with a natural healing essential oil that calms the symptoms of rosacea and works well on sensitive skin because of its soothing properties. The products made by Rivorsol contain this essential oil, called beta-thujaplicin, which has a powerful antioxidant derived from the Western Red Cedar tree. The products also have Vitamin C, which helps with skin clarity, and Vitamin E that calms skin. Together the products help clear skin while hydrating.
So why haven’t you heard of this new antioxidant and what it does?
It turns out, that this – like most essential oils – is difficult to extract with its purity intact. But it’s worth the work because the oil is naturally anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal. Patients who have used Riversol noticed an improvement in their skin within three weeks! That’s pretty amazing, because my rule of thumb is that you need to use a product for at least 4 weeks before you can really note whether it’s working for you or not.
If you suffer from rosacea, check out Riversol online. There are product kits for dry, normal, and oily skin. You can also order samples if you want to test-drive it before splurging for the entire system.
A full-sized kit containing a cleanser, serum, and moisturizer is $218 while the sample-sized kit is $30.
