Ask Karen 003: “What products should I use for rosacea-prone skin?”

Thanks, Jessie, B, for submitting this question for our third issue of Ask Karen! Today, we’re diving into a customized skincare routine for rosacea-prone and sensitive skin. Redness, flare-ups, and irritation can make finding the right routine feel tricky, but sometimes a few natural products can make all the difference.

Here’s how I recommend caring for skin that needs a little extra love:

Goal Digger - Deep Cleansing Clay Masque

First up: Goal Digger. Rosacea often comes with inflammation and congestion, which can cause your skin feel hot or tender. Our Goal Digger Masque is a deep-cleansing clay mask that works to calm and detoxify without over-drying. Our combination of ingredients targets redness and congestion while keeping your skin hydrated, making it a great option for a weekly reset on your skin.

• Bentonite clay draws out impurities gently
• Rose water soothes irritation and redness
• Oat and broccoli seed oils nourish and reduce inflammation.

No Filter - Creamy Foaming Cleanser

Cleansing can be extra tricky with rosacea-prone skin. Overly harsh cleansers strip the skin and worsen irritation. We recommend our No Filter Cleanser. It’s creamy, soft-foaming, and designed to remove dirt and makeup without stripping your skin barrier — which helps prevent flare-ups from environmental stressors or daily buildup. We also love it because it:

• Protects the skin’s natural moisture
• Reduces tightness and discomfort
• Supports calm, balanced skin with every-day use

Settle Down - Calming Toner & Body Spray

Toners don’t just prep your face for moisturizer; they also can be used to calm your skin. For rosacea-prone skin, we’d reach for our Settle Down in this step of the routine, as it acts as both a soothing facial toner and a sensory reset. Spritzing this toner after cleansing helps your skin feel hydrated and soothed, making it less reactive to triggers; thanks to our soothing star ingredients:

• Lavender and organic essential oils help reduce inflammation
• Coconut oil provides deep hydration
• Witch hazel gently tones and calms redness

Lighten Up - Skin Brightening Serum

Rosacea-prone skin can feel like it’s lost a bit of it’s natural ‘glow’ when it’s inflamed. Our Lighten Up Serum is lightweight yet nourishing, helping to restore and brighten sensitive skin. This lightweight serum is a multitasker, giving you calm, nourished skin while also:

• Absorbs easily into skin
• Layering seamlessly under moisturizer
• Doubling as a hydrating hair serum

Go Getter - Nourishing Antioxidant Moisturizer

Moisturizing is key for rosacea-prone skin because a strong barrier prevents irritation and flare-ups. Go Getter is a dream for sensitive or reactive skin, calming redness while locking in hydration and protecting your barrier from external stressors. Blue Tansy, Neroli, and Prickly Pear oil make for a soothing, brightening, and anti-inflammatory combo, packed into one simple, luxurious cream.

You can depend on this waterless, balm-like cream to keep skin:

• Comfortable and hydrated
• Protected from everyday stressors
• Calm and able to manage daily flare-ups

Caring for rosacea-prone skin doesn’t have to be complicated. With gentle, nourishing products, you can soothe flare-ups and enjoy a routine that feels calm, simple, and effective.

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