, according to a press release from the NRS.
The seal is meant to be a resource to easily identify skin care products and cosmetic products that have been evaluated as unlikely to cause rosacea flares or skin irritation, according to the press release.
Surveys conducted by the NRS indicate that 92% of rosacea patients report burning, stinging, or itching on their skin, 66% identified specific skin products as triggers for their symptoms, and 84% were “very interested” in skin care guidance.
National Rosacea Society
The National Rosacea Society "Seal of Acceptance," for skin care and cosmetic products deemed suitable for people with rosacea.
Patients and clinicians can find a searchable list of currently approved products in the Seal of Acceptance section of the NRS website. New skin care and cosmetic products will be added to the list of those with the Seal of Acceptance on an ongoing basis.
Products under consideration to earn the Seal of Acceptance must be free of ingredients that can cause skin barrier disruption, flushing, burning, itching, or other unwanted neurosensory stimulation, according to the press release.
Each accepted product also must pass clinical testing to confirm safety and low risk for irritation and sensitization for individuals with rosacea. Applications for the Seal of Acceptance are reviewed anonymously by an independent panel of dermatologists. The NRS created the program under the guidance of Zoe D. Draelos, MD, a clinical and research dermatologist in High Point, North Carolina, who also serves on the NRS board of directors.
More information about products carrying the seal and how companies can apply to have their products considered to carry the seal is available at rosacea.org/seal-of-acceptance/.