CHICAGO (April 15, 2024) — The National Rosacea Society (NRS) today announced several additions to the growing collection of skin care and cosmetic products that have earned its Seal of Acceptance, indicating they are suitable for use on sensitive rosacea skin.

The following products have been added to the directory of products at rosacea.org/seal-of-acceptance:

• Avène Thermal Spring Water by Eau Thermale Avène
• Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream by Eau Thermale Avène
• Intensive Repair Cream / Rich Calming Cream by Creamy
• Ultimate Redness Relief Repair Complex by NEOVA SmartSkincare
• Redness Reform Soothing Serum by Prequel
• Skin Utility GEL Multipurpose Skin Protectant by Prequel

“The NRS Seal of Acceptance program has been welcomed enthusiastically by rosacea patients, and we are pleased that the number of products bearing the Seal continues to grow,” said Andrew Huff, president and executive director of the NRS. “The Seal is a valuable resource to rosacea sufferers looking for guidance on products that are free of ingredients that may cause a flare-up of their signs and symptoms.”

What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic disorder of the facial skin that is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. According to the updated standard classification of rosacea, the presence of persistent facial redness (erythema) or, less commonly, phymatous changes where the skin thickens are considered diagnostic of the disorder. Additional major signs, which often appear with the diagnostic features, include bumps (papules) and pimples (pustules), flushing, visible blood vessels (telangiectasia) and certain eye (ocular) manifestations. The presence of two or more major features independent of the diagnostic signs is also considered diagnostic of rosacea, and secondary signs and symptoms include burning or stinging, swelling (edema) and dry appearance.

About the National Rosacea Society Seal of Acceptance™
The NRS Seal of Acceptance program identifies gentle skin care and cosmetic products that may be suitable for people who suffer from rosacea. To be considered for the Seal, skin care and cosmetic products must be free of ingredients that cause skin barrier dysfunction, vasomotor instability (flushing) or unwanted neurosensory stimulation, such as burning or itching. Each product earning the Seal of Acceptance has gone through clinical testing to determine safety and low risk for irritation and sensitization in people with rosacea skin. Applications are anonymously reviewed by an independent panel of dermatologists. More information about the Seal and a directory of accepted products may be found online at rosacea.org/seal-of-acceptance.

About the National Rosacea Society
The National Rosacea Society is the world's largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit's mission is to raise awareness of rosacea, provide public health information on the disorder and support medical research that may lead to improvements in its management, prevention and potential cure. Learn more at rosacea.org.