Julie B. Campbell's posts
How I Cover a Rosacea Flare-up with Makeup
As much as I work hard to avoid rosacea triggers and make lifestyle changes to keep my skin condition under control, there are times when flare-ups happen. Inevitably, flare-ups happen at points in my life when I can’t just hide …
Continue ReadingHow I Prepare for Spring With Rosacea
I absolutely love the spring. As someone who lives in a very snowy part of Canada, it’s such a relief to see the snow banks melting and to finally enjoy a walk that doesn’t include bitter wind whipping in my …
Continue ReadingAfter the Rosacea Diagnosis: What Now?
Finally knowing what’s up with the symptoms you’ve been experiencing on your face can come as a kind of relief. After all, you now know why you’re experiencing seemingly random redness, spots, burning cheeks, or other discomforts. Then the real …
Continue ReadingWhy I’ll Gladly Use LED Light Therapy for Rosacea for the Rest of My Life
I’ve been using LED light therapy for rosacea since June 2015. The first light I ever tried, an LED all-red light therapy powerhead, arrived on June 1, 2015, and I tried it that day. I tracked my progress for quite …
Continue ReadingMy Winter Rosacea Skin Care Routine to Stop Flare-Ups Before They Happen
When I stepped out the door to walk the dogs this morning, the sun was shining brightly despite the fact that it was -9ºC with a wind chill factor of -16ºC. At this time last year, the weather in my …
Continue Reading7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was First Diagnosed With Rosacea
It’s my birthday this month and I’ve recently taken the time to go over some of the things I’ve done in the last year. Call it a dry run for New Year. This year, I’ve applied myself to understanding, overcoming …
Continue ReadingWhat’s in My Rosacea Flare-Up First Aid Kit?
The best way to survive a rosacea flare-up is to stop it from happening in the first place. Easier said than done! I’ve been living the Rosy Life for 16 years. I eat foods to avoid rosacea triggers and boost …
Continue ReadingHow I Created My Rosacea Skin Care Routine – Part 2 – Moisturizer
In my last post, I described the methods I use to choose a cleanser I plan to try as a part of my rosacea skin care routine. In this post, I’ll take it to the next step of the routine, …
Continue ReadingHow I Created My Rosacea Skin Care Routine – Part 1 – Cleanser
Whenever it comes time to change one of the skin care products I use on my rosacea-prone face, I feel as though I’m preparing for battle. After all, it’s not just a matter of heading over to the nearest store …
Continue ReadingWhy I’ve Declared Myself a Rosacea Product Guinea Pig
If you do a search for a “rosacea cure” on Google, you’ll likely be shocked at the number of results you’ll be shown, each promising that the doctors, dermatologists and millions of people with this skin disorder are wrong and …
Continue ReadingRosacea is visible on the outside, but it hurts on the inside
I’m very used to having red cheeks. I’ve had them for more than fifteen years. It started off as a bit of extra pink – almost a sun-kissed look – but this rosiness darkened from month to month and from …
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