Heat, Sun and Rosacea Flares

While summer is beach time for many, the sun and heat can be a trial by fire for rosacea sufferers. Sun and heat exposure are the #1 and 3 rosacea triggers according to the American Academy of Dermatology. That means summertime is a dual threat for those with this condition, and can lead many to stay in doors during the daytime hours. To reduce the risk of worsen their condition, rosacea sufferers must try to avoid these sister trouble makers. In this article we will illustrate how the Rosadyn supplement reduces rosacea sun and heat triggers.

1. Ultraviolet Rays — The sun’s ultraviolet rays (UV rays) easily penetrate the skin’s epidermis where they cause cellular death (sunburn). These rays damage blood vessels, activate inflammatory enzymes and set loose free radicals that trigger intense flushing. And don’t make the mistake of thinking the window or car glass will protect you from these rays. They won’t.

2. Heat Exposure — Heat above 80 degrees Fahrenheit can quickly increase the temperature of facial skin. This temperature increase can activate sensory nerves that cause burning sensations, and trigger facial redness.

Nature – Skin’s Guard at the Gate

ways the Rosadyn Supplement Protects Against Heat and Sunes R

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Insulates Skin From Damaging UV Rays

Several well chosen ingredients in Rosadyn act as sleeper agents by incorporating themselves into the skin’s outermost layers. This puts them in a protective position in the plasma fluid. When the sun hits your skin, the sleeper agents absorb significant amounts of UV rays. This sponge-like action greatly minimizes sun and heat responses, thereby reducing cellular and vascular damage and facial redness.

It’s In The Trees

Mediterranean Olive Fruit Extract — Oleuropein, extracted from this olive fruit, is an excellent UV protector. Researchers tested it on human skin using a machine that mimics the sun’s UV rays. Without treatment, test subjects suffered sunburn and cellular damage. A second group then took three days of oral Oleuropein before testing. This group showed no significant sunburn or tissue damage. The extract appears to act at the dermo-epidermal junction. There, it quenches UV rays and blocks free radicals before they reach deeper skin cells. [ref. 1, 2]

Eastern White Pine Bark Extract is one of the most effective protectors against UV rays. Countless human clinical studies back this up. They show Pine Bark extract shields skin even under high levels of sun exposure. [ref. 3, 4] It can also speed recovery if a sunburn does occur. The active ingredient responsible is Proanthocyanidins. The higher the concentration, the stronger the protection. Rosadyn+ uses the highest pharmaceutical grade available — 95% Proanthocyanidin content. Together, Mediterranean Olive Fruit Extract and Eastern White Pine Bark Extract make Rosadyn+ a potent oral UV protector. It is especially beneficial for rosacea sufferers or anyone with skin that burns easily.

Scavenges Dangerous UV-Induced Free Radicals and Turns Off Inflammatory Enzymes

Even while wearing sunscreen, UV radiation triggers the release of destructive free radicals in the skin causing long-term inflammation. To answer this threat, Rosadyn has incorporated two of the most powerful antioxidant nutraceuticals into its formula. Maqui Berry and Pomegranate Superfruit. These two Superfruits turn of key inflammatory enzymes reducing rosacea sun and heat triggers.

SuperFruits!

Maqui Berry Superfruit Extract — Oral Maqui Berry Superfruit extract is the most potent free radical scavenger available on the market. Maqui Berry incorporates itself into keratinocytes (skin cells) in the epidermis and dermis making it the perfect protector against free radical generation (Matrix Metalloproteinases, Phosphokinase C and Tumor Necrosis Factor) [ref. 5]

Pomegranate Superfruit Extract — Oral Pomegranate Superfruit extract is the second strongest antioxidant according to the universal ORAC measurement. Interestingly Maqui Berry extract and Pomegranate work synergistically to recycle each other. This ensures they continuously work at their peak for extended periods of time. Skin cells irradiated with UV rays release numerous types of free radicals in very high concentrations. These cells also activate the “Master Inflammatory Switch”, an enzyme called NF-Kappa-Beta. In clinical tests, Pomegranate extract was shown to neutralize almost all UV-induced free radicals and suppress the activity of NF-Kappa-Beta. [ref. 6] These actions make Pomegranate and Maqui berry extract the ideal nutraceuticals to turn off destructive enzymes in the skin.

Blocks UV-Induced Acne Rosacea Breakouts

UV exposure not only damages skin cells and causes sunburn and facial redness, it often causes acne rosacea outbreaks. UV radiation often causes inflammatory cells deep in the dermis to migrate up to the skin’s surface. This leads to clusters of papule outbreaks. For this reason, we incorporated one of the strongest anti-acne, anti-acne rosacea nutraceuticals into Rosadyn; Mediterranean Olive Fruit Extract. This exotic extract has been dubbed “the perfect skin supplement” due to its ability to prevent skin eruptions. (Naturopathic Physicians)

Heat-Induced Flushing

Rosadyn Reduces Heat Build up in the Skin

Key active ingredients in Rosadyn incorporate themselves into cell membranes. This creates a barrier against ambient heat. They then enter the plasma fluid surrounding the cells. There, they prevent heat from building up and triggering facial flushing.

Proanthocyanidins from White Pine Bark Extract play a central role in this process. These tiny peptides embed themselves into the outer membrane of surface skin cells. This strengthens and reinforces layers of cells. Normally, thin cell plasma membranes absorb heat, leading to an unhealthy buildup. Reinforced membranes work differently. They deflect heat and push most of the warmth back into the air to dissipate naturally. [ref. 3, 4] Proanthocyanidins also circulate in the fluid surrounding cells. This increases the volume and movement of that fluid. Together, these two actions keep sensory nerves from detecting heat buildup — significantly reducing heat-induced flushing.

Rosadyn Reduces Facial Burning/Stinging Sensations

When you are exposed to the sun, the UV rays spark sensory nerves that measure heat, burning and stinging sensations. These stimuli are sent to an area of the brain called the hypothalamus, a major regulatory center for sensory nerves. The hypothalamus then analyzes these signals and sends back information to each nerve group. Rosadyn incorporated two key ingredients that help to modulate these sensory nerves and hypothalamic actions,

PharmaGaba and L-Theanine.

PharmaGABA boosts concentrations of the neurotransmitter GABA in the hypothalamus — your brain’s thermostat. GABA has a calming effect on the hypothalamus. It helps regulate the body’s response to various triggers. [ref. 8]

PharmaGABA was added to Rosadyn for a very specific reason. When heat activates the skin, it suppresses the vascular dilation response. This prevents facial flushing. It also allows heat to slowly release through tiny superficial capillaries. For rosacea sufferers, this is a major benefit. It makes spending time outdoors in summer heat far more manageable. PharmaGABA also intercepts signals from heat-activated “burning” sensory nerves. It blocks these signals before they reach the hypothalamus. The result: burning and stinging sensations in rosacea-affected skin are greatly reduced.

L-Theanine works alongside PharmaGABA to further boost GABA in the brain’s thermostat. It acts as a backup, helping to reduce heat-induced flushing, burning, and stinging. Together, PharmaGABA and L-Theanine keep the brain’s thermostat from overreacting — and stop rosacea responses before they start.

Summary

Rosadyn targets two of the top triggers for rosacea flares: summer sun (UV rays) and summer heat. There are dozens of rosacea triggers, but these two cause the most damage. They produce more intense facial flushing, burning, and stinging than any other trigger. In some sufferers, sun and heat exposure can even cause delayed acne rosacea outbreaks hours later.

Rosadyn was developed with two goals in mind. The first is to help heal rosacea. The second is to stop harmful elements from entering the system in the first place. The feedback from our customers speaks for itself — the success rate in achieving both goals has been very high.

Note:

Although Rosadyn helps target sun induced rosacea flare and damages from the inside sun protection on the outside is highly recommended too – use quality sunscreen and a protective hat

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