Choosing the Correct Skin Care for Rosacea with skinbetter science and Zoe Diana Draelos, MD

“Everybody needs to wash their face, use a moisturizer, and use sunscreen,” Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, said, “But because people with rosacea have sensitive skin, they need to be more judicious in their selection of skincare products.”

In a recent interview to celebrate April’s Rosacea Awareness Month, Draelos, consulting professor at Duke University School of Medicine, founder of Dermatology Consulting Services, PLLC, and Dermatology Times’ editor in chief emeritus, discussed the significance of this month.

Draelos emphasized that it is vital for clinicians to recommend products that will best suit the sensitive skin of rosacea patients by managing symptoms and providing relief. One example of this is skinbetter science’s Mystro Active Balance Serum, which has just received the National Rosacea Society (NRS) Seal of Acceptance. This approval reassures providers that the product is both safe and effective for the specific needs of their patients.

The Mystro Active Balance Serum, which leverages the brand’s proprietary P.A.T.H. technology, is designed to assist in both the treatment and maintenance phases of rosacea care, according to Draelos. The serum combines various plant-based adaptogens, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These ingredients work to minimize redness and inflammation, making the product a useful adjunct to prescription therapies.

One of the most notable achievements for the serum was earning the NRS Seal of Acceptance. Draelos explained that this seal is granted only to products clinically tested on rosacea patients, ensuring their efficacy and safety. The skinbetter serum underwent testing on 30 individuals with rosacea, with no adverse reactions noted and a noticeable reduction in redness after 12 weeks of use.

Draelos emphasized that the serum can easily be incorporated into patients’ existing daily skin care routines. It should be applied to a cleansed face before moisturizers, sunscreens, and other treatments. Dermatologists are advised to recommend the serum as a complement to prescription therapies, especially for those experiencing additional sensory symptoms like stinging or itching.