Identify your triggers. The first line of defense in relieving rosacea is to avoid irritants that may worsen your symptoms, such as alcohol, spicy foods, hot beverages, cigarettes, and any other food or substance that causes you to flush. Occasional flare-ups can also be caused by sun exposure, stress, menopausal hot flashes, extreme heat or cold, and overuse of skin creams. Always wear sunblock on your face, don't eat trigger foods, and practice stress-lowering techniques. Take a high-potency multivitamin.
Nutritional deficiencies are common in rosacea.
Supplementing with high levels of antioxidants, B complex vitamins, and minerals will likely help keep your condition under control. Try hydrochloric acid. Stress can reduce gastric acidity even further. HCl supplements, available in health foods stores, may enhance digestion and improve your symptoms. To learn how to determine your need for supplemental HCl, click here .