I reluctantly took the selfie above left as I hate people seeing the natural state of my skin. To have reached my age (67) and still be cursed with acne seems like the cruellest joke - surely being afflicted like some teenager with raging hormones should not be happening to a very post menopausal grandmother! However, whilst it seems very unfair, I still have to deal with the reality.
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Karen Collins
Apr 30, 2020 10:27
Thank you for this Julie. You clearly know all that there is to know about rosacea. I have just had a video consultation with my doctor as I have got a rash on my face. She thinks that it may be rosacea and is prescribing some topical cream. Is there any way I could send you a photo to se if it looks familiar to you? Like you, my rosacea photo looks nothing like the real me!
Best Wishes,
Karen.
Best Wishes,
Karen.
Sandra Bovee
May 18, 2019 05:52
THANK YOU, Tricia, for being brave enough to post your rosacea picture! Yes, chocolate (along with alcoholic beverages and caffeine) are major culprits. I acquired the condition in my forties ... I am now 75 and still suffering rosacea breakouts. It is great to see there are products that can mask that awful condition.
Phyllis
Nov 26, 2018 09:50
I think if most “good for older women” cosmetics were not so expensive, we would be more open to trying these products that would make us look 100%better. Most of us are limited financially and aren’t able to continually purchase cosmetics that may not be suitable. I know I have and find it difficult getting the right.
Christine Dimmer
Jul 26, 2018 08:04
<p>Hi I have just stumbled across you on Instagram and what a joy! Someone who understands what it’s like to be older with acne! I will be following you ! There are more articles for me to read</p>
Mary
Jan 30, 2018 04:35
Tricia,
I had to write to thank you for your honesty in this message! I, too, have been struggling with acne rosacea since my early 60s (I'm now 67) and it has been quite the challenge. I enjoyed reading what skin care regimen has worked for you. I haven't tried your foundation yet - my skin is very sensitive and the smallest thing can cause it to break out - but the photo you posted is quite a testimonial to its effectiveness. It might well be my next purchase!
It is quite something to have to deal with rosacea and breakouts at this stage of life, especially since I never had to cope with skin problems as a teenager. It is easy to get discouraged about it at times, but as you said, it is truly a small problem in the great scheme of things.
I love your company, your products, and your positive messages about us older women. Keep up the fantastic work! I'm looking forward to your book!
I had to write to thank you for your honesty in this message! I, too, have been struggling with acne rosacea since my early 60s (I'm now 67) and it has been quite the challenge. I enjoyed reading what skin care regimen has worked for you. I haven't tried your foundation yet - my skin is very sensitive and the smallest thing can cause it to break out - but the photo you posted is quite a testimonial to its effectiveness. It might well be my next purchase!
It is quite something to have to deal with rosacea and breakouts at this stage of life, especially since I never had to cope with skin problems as a teenager. It is easy to get discouraged about it at times, but as you said, it is truly a small problem in the great scheme of things.
I love your company, your products, and your positive messages about us older women. Keep up the fantastic work! I'm looking forward to your book!