People with rosacea require incredibly gentle cleansing of the skin. This is because rosacea causes the skin to be highly sensitive to substances and to heat. A skin cleanser which claims to be gentle may indeed contain an ingredient that will trigger a flushing episode in a rosacea sufferer which can last for days or weeks, similar to an allergic reaction.

The most commonly recommended cleanser for rosacea is Cetaphil Cleanser. This is recommended by most dermatologists as it was specially formulated for highly sensitive skin. It is non-irritating and does not clog the pores at all.

Most people who use Cetaphil after coming from other cleansers are surprised how it does not make the skin feel dry and tight afterwards. This is a major benefit of a low-irritant cleanser.

It is also able to remove make up without causing irritation or redness. This is very important for rosacea sufferers who must remove all traces of make up each day so as not to clog the pores which can lead to acne rosacea.

Rosacea sufferers absolutely must stay away from cleansers which have “grains” or abrasive substances in them or any that have alcohol, benzyl peroxide or other strong chemicals. Most of the popular supermarket brands contain these harsh ingredients so you may have to check a pharmacy for quality, sensitive skin cleansers such as Cetaphil (it can also be bought online at cheap prices I have found).

The best rosacea cleanser is certainly the one that works best for you. Everyone is different, but for me personally Cetaphil has been a life saver!