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Once you find a moisturizer that works with your rosacea, make sure to apply it regularly to keep the skin hydrated. “I can’t state enough how important moisturizing is for people with rosacea,” Rodney says. “It’s nonnegotiable. You should moisturize at least once a day, as it helps to hydrate the skin, which reduces irritation, peeling, burning, and redness. It restores your skin’s protective barrier. The moisturizer also helps place an additional layer of protection against dirt and other external impurities. If your skin starts feeling dry during the day, don’t be afraid to reapply your moisturizer, especially if you’re out and about in the sun.”
Rodney recommends applying moisturizer to clean skin—wash your face with lukewarm water and air-dry. If you have prescription rosacea cream, apply that first, let it dry, and apply your moisturizer. When trying a moisturizer for the first time, do a patch test and leave it on for a few hours or overnight to see if you have any signs of irritation.
And you can try this trick for extra relief: Simmons suggests putting your moisturizer in the fridge for a cooling effect when you apply.
