What is Rosacea or Couperose: Treatment and Experiences

Rosacea is a skin disease with redness on the face, often with inflammatory papules and pustules (you should not squeeze these). Sometimes it is also written "Rosacea" with a "z". Other names are couperose or the German names Kupferrose , Kupferfinne or Rotfinnen .

Rosacea is often confused with acne. Apart from outdated terms such as "acne rosacea" or "copper acne", the two skin diseases have nothing to do with each other. However, the two skin diseases can also occur at the same time. If you are not sure whether you have couperose or rosacea, then speak to your dermatologist.

There are several forms and stages of rosacea . Rosacea usually begins gradually between the ages of 20 and 30. So it may be that you have not had to think much about skin care and make-up until then. But with rosacea, choosing the right cosmetics plays a very important role.

If you have been diagnosed with rosacea or if you suspect that it is the explanation for your changed skin appearance with redness, dilated capillaries or pustules: don't stress. Couperose is such an individual skin problem that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. And you will find your own way to deal with it.

An important part of rosacea treatment is avoiding triggers . Less skin care is more . People with couperose react to many ingredients in cosmetic products, such as plant oils, soaps or fragrances such as essential oils or rose water . But also to foods such as alcohol or spicy spices. Such rosacea triggers can make the redness and other symptoms worse.

Depending on the severity, treatment with medication or even surgery may be advisable. You should discuss this with your dermatologist.

Cosmetics are an essential part of the treatment for rosacea. On the one hand because cosmetic products can contain many triggers and on the other hand because the right skin care can soothe the skin and make-up can significantly improve the quality of life.

Here you can find a detailed article aboutskin care for rosacea .

In our free sun protection guide you will find tips for sun creams that could be suitable for sensitive skin and therefore also for couperose.

Mineral makeup is suitable as a powder because it usually does not contain any rosacea triggers. It is a little more difficult to apply, but creates a beautiful finish that looks like skin.

Natural cosmetics for rosacea are not always easy, as natural cosmetics often contain many triggers, such as essential oils, alcohol or the wrong oils. But it is possible if products are consistently low in irritants. You can find out more in our article.