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Willowherb- Help for Rosacea is at Hand

Willowherb- Help for Rosacea is at Hand

Rosacea is a hot and dry skin condition that is characterised by red, flushed skin on the face, scalp and neck. It can have a burning or stinging sensation and make the sufferer feel very self conscious.

Certain foods and environments can cause Rosacea to flare up. These include:

• Hot drinks
• Spicy food
• Alcohol
• Cigarettes
• Extreme temperatures
• Sun exposure
• Stress
• Medication
• Medical conditions such as high blood pressure
• Harsh skincare products.
It is important for those with Rosacea to avoid these triggers where possible and to have a skin care routine that matches the needs of their sensitive skin.

Willow herb is a particularly important ingredient to look for when considering a skin care anti reddening product. Its anti-inflammatory properties help to calm angry red skin and it also helps to breakdown hard tissues in the skin.

A treatment such as Shanga’s Calming Mask is a gel, based on sea kelp and natural plant extracts, including Willow Herb. When used as a mask, it calms and soothes the skin to promote a youthful, radiant complexion.

Willow Herb, soothing; helps regulate oil production

Canadian Willow Herb, known for its ability to reduce inflammation and help heal ’wounded’ skin, it is considered nature's alternative to hydrocortisone and it comes to the rescue.

Canadian Willow Herb, A non-steroidal anti-irritant and redness reduction ingredient that shows powerful antibacterial activity. Anti-inflammatory properties help to calm angry red skin and it also helps to breakdown hard tissues in the skin.