07.01.15
Galderma Laboratories, L.P., and the National Rosacea Society have launched “Break Up with Your Makeup,” billed as an educational campaign and contest to empower those with rosacea to feel more confident in their own skin.
According to results of a new national survey, the impacts of rosacea go more than skin deep, with half of sufferers saying they feel unattractive due to the condition. Nearly one quarter of patients also admit that they turn to cosmetics instead of treatment when symptoms strike, and nearly half (49%) say they mistook their rosacea for acne before they were correctly diagnosed. Since lack of treatment as well as certain makeups can actually worsen rosacea symptoms, there is a clear need for greater education about this complex disease.
Consumers were invited to submit a no-makeup selfie and story through the Break Up with Your Makeup digital hub for the chance to win a trip to the upcoming New York Film Festival.
“We’re pleased to partner with leading rosacea experts to launch the Break Up with Your Makeup campaign as it helps to provide a platform for patients seeking support in their rosacea journey,” said Safia K. Rizvi, vice president and General Manager, US Pharmaceutical Business, Galderma Laboratories, L.P. “This initiative further reinforces Galderma’s ongoing commitment to meeting skin health needs through our innovative solutions.”
According to results of a new national survey, the impacts of rosacea go more than skin deep, with half of sufferers saying they feel unattractive due to the condition. Nearly one quarter of patients also admit that they turn to cosmetics instead of treatment when symptoms strike, and nearly half (49%) say they mistook their rosacea for acne before they were correctly diagnosed. Since lack of treatment as well as certain makeups can actually worsen rosacea symptoms, there is a clear need for greater education about this complex disease.
Consumers were invited to submit a no-makeup selfie and story through the Break Up with Your Makeup digital hub for the chance to win a trip to the upcoming New York Film Festival.
“We’re pleased to partner with leading rosacea experts to launch the Break Up with Your Makeup campaign as it helps to provide a platform for patients seeking support in their rosacea journey,” said Safia K. Rizvi, vice president and General Manager, US Pharmaceutical Business, Galderma Laboratories, L.P. “This initiative further reinforces Galderma’s ongoing commitment to meeting skin health needs through our innovative solutions.”