An Update

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Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to update all on a few things I have been using/doing for the last

few weeks that I have found to be successful. For one I switched from Kiehl's

Ultra Gentle Face Wash (which was not irritating me, I just like to switch every

so often) to Aveeno Skin Replenishing Lotion. It does not irritate me at all

and feels really nice on my skin. I am not sure how well it will do for oily

skin people, my skin is dry. Still even in the humidity my face does not feel

greasy which would often happen with other cleansers. My flakes have decreased

a lot. Another helpful product is Neutrogena Healthy Defense Lotion SPF 30. I

am not sure if others have used this, but I really like it. Again it does not

make my skin greasy like most sunscreens do (you know its bad when a person with

dry skin gets greasy too!). I have the untinted version, but they do have two

shades I believe. I have tons of samples and I am broke so I don't think I will

be buying the tinted version any time soon. If anyone has used it and has some

comments, let me know.

On another note (a diet one that is), I was encouraged by many of you who have

made diet changes and saw your rosacea go into " remission. " I too decided to

change my diet and have discovered a few things. For one, I believe I have a

real problem with preservatives, though which ones, I am uncertain. This

shouldn't surprise me since I apparently couldn't eat baby food for the same

reason. I can't say that I have been extremely faithful to any one particular

diet (what can I say, I love food!) but I have been trying to drink 3-4 liters

of water/day, and include as many fresh fruits and vegetables as I can. Last

week I went on a very simple diet for about two days, eating a dinner of fresh

food but drinking my other meals in the way of fresh juice (love my juicer).

The results....well, I looked awesome, if I do say so. Restricting my caloric

intake that much is not healthy for a very long period of time however, so I

resumed a healthier eating schedule after that. I have been trying to drink

fresh fruit and vegetable juices and have continued to see an improved skin

condition. Maybe it is all those antioxidants.

Ok, I have rambled on long enough. I just wanted to share some tips that I have

discovered in the last couple of weeks.

Good Luck ,

Jena

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