Rosacea Flare-Up Check List
🌿 Rosacea Flare-Up Checklist
From The Skin Well™ | Drawn from the Happy Skin Leaflet Series
Flare-ups can feel unpredictable and disheartening - but they’re also a signal. This checklist helps you reflect gently on what might be contributing. You don’t need to tick every box - just notice what stands out.
🧴 SKIN PRODUCTS & HABITS
☐ New skincare, makeup, or hair products introduced recently
☐ Products with fragrance, alcohol, or harsh actives
☐ Frequent exfoliation or overuse of active ingredients
☐ Using wipes, hot water, or foaming cleansers
☐ Touching or picking at skin
☐ No moisturiser when skin feels irritated
What might help:
→ Simplify your skincare routine with fragrance-free, barrier-friendly products
→ See: Happy Skincare, Happy Skin
🍽️ FOOD & DRINK
☐ Spicy foods, hot drinks, or alcohol (especially red wine)
☐ Increased sugar or processed foods
☐ Digestive issues like bloating or discomfort
☐ Not enough water or fibre
What might help:
→ Reduce known food triggers and support gut health gently
→ See: Happy Gut, Happy Skin
🛏️ SLEEP, STRESS & EMOTIONS
☐ Poor sleep, late nights, or screen time before bed
☐ Stressful period (even low-level or emotional tension)
☐ Feeling unsupported or emotionally overwhelmed
What might help:
→ Prioritise rest, boundaries, and calming rituals
→ See: Happy Sleep, Happy Skin, Happy Work, Happy Skin, Happy Mind, Happy Skin and Happy Relationships, Happy Skin
🌦️ WEATHER & ENVIRONMENT
☐ Recent exposure to sun, wind, or cold
☐ Heat, spicy food, or alcohol before flare
☐ Changes in environment (travel, central heating, air con)
☐ Lack of UV protection or missing sunglasses
What might help:
→ Protect your face from extremes and wear UV400 sunglasses
→ See: Happy Sun, Happy Skin, Happy Home, Happy Skin, and Happy Air, Happy Skin
💡REMEMBER
Rosacea doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It often takes a mix of triggers to flare - and small lifestyle tweaks can make a real difference.
If you’re unsure, speak to a skin therapist or GP.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the information in this leaflet is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional advice.
Version: [March / 2025]
© 2025 Jacqui de Jager | The Skin Well™ & The Happy Skin Clinic®
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