Foundation that corrects redness while actively calming inflammation
Created for my sister and other family members who couldn't find makeup that didn't trigger flare-ups. Oil-free, clinically-dosed actives, and optical green correction.
My brother's rosacea is worse than my sister's—not because of genetics, but because the beauty industry convinced him that barrier care was "for women."
They both developed rosacea around the same age. My sister started using moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and mineral foundation for sun protection. My brother washed with bar soap and "toughed it out" because skincare felt gendered.
Ten years later, the difference is stark. Her rosacea is manageable with occasional flare-ups. His has progressed to persistent facial redness, visible broken capillaries, and painful inflammation that affects his confidence and quality of life.
Same genetic predisposition. Same family. Different outcomes because of marketing.
Rosacea is a progressive inflammatory condition. Early barrier support and anti-inflammatory treatment can slow or prevent progression. But when products are marketed exclusively to women with pink packaging and "beauty" messaging, half the population delays care until damage is irreversible.
Men are diagnosed with rosacea at later stages and more severe presentations—not because their disease is worse, but because they avoid "feminized" products until it's too late.
As a chemist watching this unfold, I realized: The ingredients that help rosacea don't care about your gender. So why should the products?
Rosacea Rescue is formulated around dermatological research, not beauty trends:
It doesn't look like traditional makeup. It looks like healthier skin—because that's what it's designed to create.
If we can prevent one person from delaying treatment because they didn't think a product was "for them," we've made a difference. Skin biology doesn't care about gendered marketing. Neither should therapeutic cosmetics.
To create a foundation that helps instead of harms, we first needed to understand what's actually happening in rosacea-affected skin.
A chronic inflammatory condition affecting 16+ million people, characterized by:
Most foundations use mineral oil, silicones, or plant oils for texture. These feed Demodex mites and disrupt the already-compromised skin barrier, triggering inflammation.
Even "sensitive skin" formulas often contain fragrances, essential oils, or preservatives that trigger inflammatory responses in reactive rosacea skin.
Many cosmetics have pH 7-8, which compromises the acid mantle. Rosacea skin needs pH 5.5-6.0 to function optimally.
Traditional foundations just cover—they don't address inflammation, barrier repair, or microbial balance. You're hiding symptoms while making the root problem worse.
Four therapeutic pillars that work while you wear it
Our hydrophilic polymer matrix eliminates heavy oils entirely. This:
We incorporate ingredients at levels shown effective in dermatological studies:
Chromium oxide green pigments neutralize redness through color theory—not heavy coverage that looks mask-like. You get:
Our breathable polymer film creates a shield against environmental triggers:
Important: Rosacea Rescue is a therapeutic cosmetic, not a cure. It's designed to support dermatological treatment, not replace it. Always work with your healthcare provider for comprehensive rosacea management.
We're currently conducting:
Results will be published here and in peer-reviewed venues as they become available.
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