Approximately 1 in 20 Americans suffer from Rosacea, which is roughly 13 million people. Rosacea is a “chronic”, inflammatory skin condition that affects the face. Common symptoms include red patches, a burning sensation and irritation in the eyes, watery eyes, swollen eyelids and swelling of the face. The main reason behind rosacea is the swelling of the blood vessels below the surface of the skin. Factors that can worsen the condition include: extreme temperatures, spicy food, stress, alcohol, and sunlight. People with a lighter, fairer skin tone are also more prone to rosacea.

The Vital C line of products from Image Skincare was developed to primarily treat skin prone to Rosacea incidents. The Vital C range delivers vitamin C deep into the cellular level of skin. It promotes healing by reducing inflammation, soothing and hydrating skin, exfoliating to clear bumps and by providing protection from sun and air pollution.

To get the most of this line of products, use a 1-2-3 approach.

Vital CMorning

  1. Cleanse—Vital C Hydrating Cleanser
  2. Anti-Age—Vital C Hydrating Anti-Age serum
  3. Protect—Prevention + Hydrating Moisturizer SPF30

Evening

  1. Cleanse—Vital C Hydrating Cleanser
  2. Anti-Age—Vital C Hydrating Anti Aging Serum
  3. Repair—Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème

In addition, use Vital C Hydrating Enzyme mask twice a week for extra help with hydration and exfoliation.

Green tea is loaded with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties and these have been proven to be beneficial in the treatment of rosacea.

We’ve got an Epic Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie Recipe to share with you! It’s packed with the most anti-inflammatory foods that we’ve know. If you don’t have everything, no sweat! You can omit or substitute and still get the benefits of this anti-inflammatory green smoothie.

Anti-inflammatory green smoothie

  • 1 cup of frozen fruit: blackberries, blueberries and/or cherries – vascular constrictors
  • 1 cup of leafy greens: kale, spinach or chard (if smoothie is too chunky, blend longer or reduce greens)
  • 1 stalk celery
  • Seaweed, cut into 1″ pieces and soaked overnight
  • 1 tablespoon Flax seed oil – omega-3s
  • 1 inch piece of Ginger, peeled – helps blocks inflammation
  • 1/2 cup chilled tea- Green, white, or oolong tea for antioxidants
  • 1/2 cup chilled almond milk
  • 1-2 scoops protein powder, depending on your taste
  • sweeten to taste with pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup ice (add more if smoothie is too thick – this will vary depending on protein powder type)
  1. Place all ingredients except for ice in a high powered blender and blend for 1-2 min or until smooth. Add ice and blend until crushed. If you add the ice too early, you won’t get a frozen consistency in a high powered blender – it will crush the ice into tiny pieces that will melt.
  2. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

This smoothie has quite a few ingredients. We like to think of it like a multi-vitamin for reducing inflammation. With some prep work the night before, you can enjoy it even when you’re short on time in the morning.

To prep this smoothie the night before, add most of the ingredients in your blender cup and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, add the frozen fruit, protein powder, and ice. Blend it up and head out the door!