Best Rosacea Skincare Routine for Redness (AM/PM Templates)
Simple, gentle AM and PM routines designed for rosacea-prone skin, plus a routine testing checklist.
A rosacea-friendly routine should calm, protect, and support the skin barrier. More steps are not better. Consistency and gentleness win.
Below is a straightforward AM and PM routine you can adapt to your skin.
AM Routine: Calm and Protect
- Gentle cleanser or splash with lukewarm water
- Barrier-focused moisturiser with ceramides or glycerin
- Mineral sunscreen SPF 30+
PM Routine: Repair and Support
- Gentle cleanser
- Treatment step if tolerated (azelaic acid or prescription)
- Moisturiser to lock in hydration
Routine Testing Checklist
When you add or change products:
- Patch test on a small area for 3 to 5 days
- Introduce one product at a time
- Track redness, stinging, and flushing
- Keep the rest of your routine stable
Ingredients That Often Work Well
- Azelaic acid
- Niacinamide (low percentage)
- Ceramides
- Panthenol
- Zinc oxide
Learn more about ingredient tolerance in the rosacea symptoms hub or browse the ingredients library. If you get bumps or pustules, see the papulopustular rosacea guide and review rosacea treatment options. For ingredient specifics, read azelaic acid for rosacea and niacinamide for rosacea.
Make Routine Building Simple
Use Nosacea to build and save routines, then track how your skin responds over time. The goal is to reduce guesswork and stick with what works.