“I'm 44 and have suffered with rosacea for a number of years. The redness is not as bad as some other rosacea sufferers I have read about (I have permanent, but I suppose fairly mild, redness on my nose, cheeks and chin), but I do suffer from embarrassing flare-ups that can turn my whole face red in an instant. Having read lots of positive reviews about the Kalme Day Defence Cream, I decided to splash out and give it a try (£27 for a 50ml bottle is the most I've ever spent on a treatment). I have been using it for four months.
The main positive I experienced while using the Cream was that the number of flare-ups significantly reduced. Since the Cream includes a high SPF, it makes sense that I would have less flare-ups from the sun/heat. I have also significantly cut back on my alcohol intake over the last month which has had a significant impact too. (My main triggers are sun/heat, alcohol and spicy foods.)
For me, the disadvantages have outweighed any benefit. I find the cream very thick/heavy, so it is difficult to rub in, and it leaves me with a shiny face that returns even after I've blotched it away. It also dries my skin out. I had read that this was to be expected and to persevere, but after four months of use I still have days where my chin/around my mouth is flaking (I use hyaluronic acid and have never experienced this flaking before).
What the Kalme Day Defence Cream has taught me is that I need to wear sunscreen every day, regardless of how hot it is outside. I have therefore switched to an oil-free gel sunscreen, which protects me from flare-ups from the sun and doesn't make my face shiny!”
