I have rosacea. It is safe for me to use sunless tanners?
Many people with rosacea are drawn to sunless tanners. The brownish hue of a sunless tan can disguise the redness of rosacea; tanning in the sun can cause rosacea flare ups and must be avoided. But before applying sunless tanners to your face, consult your dermatologist. DHA can be a potent skin irritant. While you should be able to use sunless tanners on your body, for your face consider the advice of a long time sunless.com visitor who suffers from rosacea: Find a zinc oxide sunscreen that you can use daily. It can be tinted to your natural flesh tint or even a “tanned” tint…this can be done at your local compounding pharmacy for little cost. A few dots on the face, blended in, will be invisible to the naked eye. This extra step can be well worth the effort, and dodges the risk of irritation and making the disease worse!
