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Rosacea Triggers: Rosacea is a complex system of action and reaction. Rosacea partially results from an overly acidic body and skin. The pH (potential of hydrogen ranges from 0 to 14 with 7 being neutral. All the rosacea triggers come from "acidic items" regardless of whether they are foods, drinks, stress, or merely out of breath. Very similarly, when we exercise for a short period, we have a build up of "lactic acid", which is a body waste, and acidic. Likewise, those with acne need to be very concerned about the build up of acids in our blood stream due to the foods and beverages that we consume. We all know of our triggers such as alcohol, coffee, various medications, etc. which all have a pH below 7.0 or are termed acidic. Our objective therefore should be to balance, buffer or neutralize the acids with alkaline. The most common triggers include: sun exposure, stress, hot/cold weather, exercise, alcohol, spicy foods, skin-care products/cosmetics, certain foods, medications, hot baths, and smoking. More Information about rosacea can be found at The International Rosacea Foundation. More Information about treating and living with rosacea can be found
at Rosacea-Ltd.
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