Rosacea Review

Fall 2002

• FEATURE: Researchers Report Progress in Search for Rosacea's Causes
• FEATURE: Study Shows Sun May Affect Blood Vessels
• FEATURE: New Survey Maps Wide Variation in Development of Rosacea Signs
• FEATURE: Rosacea Society Expands Web Site
• Q & A: Answers to Readers' Questions
• TIPS: Sleeping Your Way to Healthy Skin
• READER SURVEY ON FACIAL CLEANSING
• SUCCESS STORY: This Performer Keeps Rosacea from the Spotlight

Tips for Sleeping Your Way to Healthy Skin

Adequate sleep not only reduces stress - a common rosacea trigger - but also allows your skin time to rejuvenate. So, try these steps to a good night's rest.

• Go to bed when you feel tired. If you don't doze off immediately, leave the bedroom and do a chore until you feel sleepy.


• Exercise in early evening. Give yourself time to wind down after any workout.


• Avoid stimulants. Caffeinated beverages and alcoholic drinks may prevent you from a restful slumber.


• Take a warm bath. Soaking in a tub can relax you.


• Dim the lights. Soft light creates a restful environment.


• Write in a journal. Jot down your worries, thoughts and possible solutions to your problems. Recording your ideas may provide stress relief.


• Quiet time is quality time. Unwind each night with a tranquil activity like reading.


• Sleep in your bed. Don't use your bed as a place to watch television, read the mail or do anything job related.


• Get up each morning at the same hour. Even if you stayed up later, force yourself to get up at the usual time.