exfoliation and rosacea

Hello...first I must say...I love this site and look forward to hearing everyone!!!

I have been working in a spa for three years and have seen several stages of rosecea in that time...I always try to keep the skin as calm as possible and not stimulate the capillaries anymore than they already are. I have rosacea clients that have recieved microderm and glycolic peels by other esty"s and I don't feel comfortable performing aggressive exfoliation on them to their disappointment...also some come in using retin A prescribed by doctors which goes against everything I was taught. I use products with vit k, vit c, chamomille, green tea and oatmeal... with no steam, no hot towels and limited massage. my question is...are there exfoliation techniques for this condition that don't exaserbate the problem and does anyone know any education that will help me keep my clients happy with anti aging demands and keep me happy knowing that I am not doing damage?

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Permalink Reply by Gina Williamson on May 9, 2011 at 6:16pm

Check out Skin Scripts Coconut enzymes.

Permalink Reply by Joanne Charron on May 23, 2011 at 8:24pm

I checked out skin script and am going to order some enzymes and take advantage of their sample sizes to play with.

thanks Gina

Permalink Reply by Laura Cooksey on May 11, 2011 at 4:38pm

I sometimes do a mild salicylic peel on my rosacea clients. Rosacea seems to respond pretty well to salicylic peels and serums. I would never, ever do microderm on rosacea (or glycolic) - your instincts are right on.

Permalink Reply by Bollygirl on May 23, 2011 at 12:16am

I was told the diamond microderm would be okay to use on rosacea. I have not tried it yet but what does anyone else think?

Permalink Reply by Laura Cooksey on May 24, 2011 at 5:24pm

I sure wouldn't!

Permalink Reply by Cat Tunick-Cabeche on August 13, 2011 at 7:31am

Neither would I.

Permalink Reply by Joanne Charron on May 23, 2011 at 8:28pm

Laura

I checked out your website and I am ever so excited to order the DVD. so glad I found you and this website with all its great resources.

thanks Laura

Permalink Reply by Laura Cooksey on May 24, 2011 at 5:23pm

Hi Joanne - that's SO cool! Let me know how you like the dvd. Glad you are enjoying the website! You will have to keep me posted about your acne clients... they will love you.

-Laura

Permalink Reply by Gina Williamson on May 23, 2011 at 9:01pm

What % salicylic do you use?

Permalink Reply by Laura Cooksey on May 24, 2011 at 5:23pm

I have a 7% salicylic serum with a pH of 3.5.

Permalink Reply by Cyndi Lilkendey on August 2, 2011 at 6:58pm

I have rosacea and there is a PCA protocol for this condition. It uses the Ultra Peel 1, and I get results. Less redness and anti aging in one. I love it.