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
→ Explore more: [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
→ Explore more: [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
→ Explore more: [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
→ Explore more: [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.
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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]
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