I don’t blame you if you don’t trust these pics above (even I didn’t realize it after I took my own pic), but these happened ONLY in 3 days time.

My PPR (PapuloPustular Rosacea) flared up due to stress, and I quickly switched my skincare routine as minimal as I could.

Luckily, due to EID Holiday here in Indonesia, I didn’t have to go out wearing full face makeup, so I totally skipped makeup on those three days. After cleansing, I only use those products in rotation, plus sunscreen for day.

Niacinamide Serum: 5% is a safe spot, and this Kiehl’s serum is my go-to as it did what it claims (visibly reduce redness). And it only contains 10 ingredients, so it lessen any irritation possibilities.

Azelaic Acid Cream: 20% is strong concentration (bought from local pharmacy), and luckily my skin is able to tolerate it. It will help to kill the bacteria and reduce inflammation. It does give that sting feeling when applied, but it won’t last long so bare with it.

Sunscreen: Even though rosace sufferer are recommended to use physical suncreen, but my cool tone skin couldn’t tolerate the white cast. So I choose this Skin Aqua (specifically the blue bottle ones) because it is a hybrid type which uses a combination of chemical and physical sunscreen UV filters to defend against UV radiation.

Repairing cream: My OG, Cicaplast. The healing and anti-inflammatory properties of Vitamin B5 as one of their ingredients, can help with scarring, wound healing and rosacea.

Hydration: It’s still important to hydrate no matter how, and this Dr G cream is the best so far. It helps to soothe and reduce redness (as claimed), while providing intense hydration

PHOTOS: SHINTA ROSVITA