My Rosacea - Sensitive Skin Care Routine

I was diagnosed with rosacea about 14 years ago and I know how tough it can be to find a good skin care routine that supports the unique needs of rosacea and sensitive skin. Some skin care products that claim to be made for sensitive skin or rosacea, can still end up being too harsh and irritating.

Navigating through skin care product trial and error can not only cause emotional stress but stress to the skin as well, and nobody wants that.  

The Best Skin Care Routine for my Rosacea Sensitive Skin

Since launching Fairface Washcloths 13+ years ago, I've received hundreds of messages from customers asking what skin care routine I follow for my rosacea prone sensitive skin. 

Once I found my rosacea - sensitive skin "dream team" skin care routine, I've never looked back. 

In an effort to help all who are struggling to find a good skin care routine for their rosacea and/or sensitive skin, I decided to publish, My Dream Team Skincare Routine for Rosacea & Sensitive Skin, a convenient digital skin care routine guide, complete with step-by-step instructions on: 

-what rosacea treatment I'm using, 

-the skin care products I use and love

-& how and when I use them 

And although each person's skin is different, it's a great place to start and I hope it can help you too!

Pick up your copy of Dream Team Skin Care Routine for Sensitive Skin & Rosacea here thru our Etsy shop!

My Favorite Rosacea - Sensitive Skin Care Routine Products 

Although my digital skin care guide has a lot more details and products, here are 3 of my favorite skin care products for my rosacea-prone sensitive skin that I use in my skin care routine:

*Disclaimer: For Amazon links, as an Amazon Affiliate I earn a small commission on purchases through our links.

Fairface Washcloths

Fairface Soft Flannel Washcloths are the ONLY washcloths I will ever use on my sensitive face (that's why I created them in the first place)! They are soft and gentle and glide against my skin without tugging or pulling. Traditional washcloths and even baby washcloths are much too harsh on my skin but the soft flannel of Fairface leaves my skin looking and feeling clean and calm. I couldn't live without these! 

Vanicream Gentle Cleanser

Several years ago my dermatologist recommended I try Vanicream Gentle Cleanser and I will never use any other cleanser on my face. The formulation is creamy and gentle to my skin, doesn't have harsh ingredients, and clears away my make-up and sunscreen without feeling the least bit dry or tight. 

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

My skin feels soothed and moisturized with CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. The ceramides keep my skin barrier strengthened and hyaluronic acid helps with hydration. Although it is a little on the thicker side, it never feels heavy or greasy on my skin. I love slathering it on my face every night and morning, and it goes well under SPF.

+ Other Rosacea Digital Guides

I have facial Rosacea, and also deal with dry eyes due to Ocular Rosacea. My Ophthalmologist has given me lots of great tips to soothe my dry eyes, so I wanted to share them with you if you are also suffering from Ocular Rosacea.

Soothing Tips and Remedies for Ocular Rosacea - Instant Digital Download

Our Soothing Tips and Remedies for Ocular Rosacea Digital Eye Care Guide, offers advice and remedies recommended to me by my licensed Ophthalmologist that have really helped reduce my dry eye symptoms and I hope they can help you too!

Pick up your digital copy of Soothing Tips & Remedies for Ocular Rosacea here thru our Etsy shop!

But Rosacea and Sensitive Skin are so much more than just a great skin care routine - it is also about the choices I make every day that keep my skin clearer and more calm. 

I wanted to share everything I have learned over the years that has helped my skin so much, so I created a new Lifestyle Guide for Rosacea and Sensitive Skin. It includes all the habits that have made such a difference to my skin. It's everything I wish I had known a long time ago that really helps keep my rosacea and sensitive skin clear and calm.

Clearer Skin: Lifestyle Habits my Skin Can't Live Without for Rosacea and Sensitive Skin - Instant Digital Download

In this Clear Skin Guide, I share with you all the best lifestyle habits that have made the biggest impact on my sensitive, rosacea-prone skin, to help you keep your sensitive skin and rosacea clearer and more calm too.

Pick up your digital copy of Soothing Tips & Remedies for Ocular Rosacea here thru our Etsy shop!

Any questions? Leave me a comment below and I'll answer it personally!

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About the Author: Shannon Sorensen is the Founder and CEO of Fairface, maker of the Fairface Washcloths, the best washcloths for sensitive skin. 

Do DIY Whiteboard Cleaners Work?

I'll admit, I'm not the best at cleaning my whiteboard regularly. In fact, my latest "brain dump" has been sitting on my whiteboard for 2 years. Cringe.

According to Polyvision, the best way to maintain the cleanliness of your white board is to clean it regularly with white board cleaner. Oops.

Since I didn't have any white board cleaner on hand, I tried out several DIY Whiteboard Cleaners to see if I could get my 2 year old marker off without leaving anything behind. Here's what happened:

DIY Whiteboard Cleaners Test

*I used a soft microfiber cloth with each mixture

1. Water + 1 tsp White Vinegar

 = Fail 

2. Water + Rubbing Alcohol

 = Fail

3. Hydrogen Peroxide only

= Fail  

4. Windex only 

= Success!

While this technically isn't a DIY recipe, it is a household cleaner that most people have, versus whiteboard cleaner that not everyone has on hand. 

I used Windex all over my whiteboard and it took off all the most recent (2 year old) text. 

However, it didn't take off the ghost lines that have been there for years (those marker lines you can still see faintly after cleaning your whiteboard). 

5. 70% Isopropyl Alcohol only 

= Success! 

*Rubbing Alcohol is the ONLY thing that removed the "ghost lines" that have been there for years! I didn't use this all over my whiteboard because I was afraid it might damage the glossy finish, but it didn't. I still would recommend only using rubbing alcohol on the most stubborn stains.

DIY Whiteboard Cleaner Winners

Disclaimer: I have included convenient links to each product. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission for each sale purchased through my links. Thanks for your support!

The Best DIY Whiteboard Cleaner

Windex (which isn't so much DIY, as it is more of just a household item for other things)

Buy it here: Windex

The Best DIY Whiteboard Cleaner for Ghost lines

70% Isopropyl Alcohol (aka Rubbing Alcohol)

Buy it here: 70% Isopropyl Alcohol

The Best Whiteboard Microfiber Cloths

Buy it here: Microfiber Cloths Set

Buy here: The Best Actual Whiteboard Cleaner (that you should be using  every week)

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Watch me get this 2 year old stubborn writing off my whiteboard!

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Shannon Sorensen is the creative force and blogger behind Shannon Sews

You can watch her Youtube videos, follow her on Instagram and 

She is also the founder and CEO of Fairface Washcloths, a popular sensitive skin care line of washcloths, and hosts the Fairface Podcast and Cut, Sew, Grow Podcast on Apple podcasts.

She is currently working on a program to help others find success with their own sewn products with her upcoming course line Cut, Sew, Grow.

You can follow her on Instagram @FairfaceWashcloths, @CutSewGrow and @ShannonSorensenDesigns 

5 Minute Meal: Easy Chicken Gyros

In case you haven't guessed already, these 5 Minute Chicken Gyros are not only incredibly flavorful, they don't require any baking!...unless you count 2-3 minutes in the microwave!

It's the best summer meal I've come up with yet!

How to make these Easy Chicken Gyros in just 5 Minutes! 

6 Ingredient Chicken Gyros 

• Tyson's Frozen Rotisserie Chicken Strips (I found these at Costco)
• Stone fire Naan flat bread (I got this at Costco)

• Tzatziki sauce/dressing (any brand will do - I got this at Safeway)
• Fresh tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber (got mine at Safeway)
• *(Optional - Feta cheese)

How to Prepare your Easy Chicken Gyros:

1. Microwave 1 piece of Tyson's Frozen Rotisserie Chicken Strip as instructed on package

2. Cut tomato, red onion and cucumber.

3. Warm 1 piece of naan bread in the toaster or microwave in a damp paper towel for about 10 seconds. You want it soft and warm, not too stiff or crispy.

4. Place hot chicken strip on naan bread, add fresh tomato, red onion, cucumber and drizzle cool tzatziki sauce on top. 

Easy Chicken Gyros with Lots of Flavor

Tyson's Rotisserie Chicken Strips taste like the chicken has been cooking on the spit all day. 

That, combined with the light flavor of cucumbery Tzatziki sauce wrapped up in warm, soft naan bread, is the perfect combination for these easy chicken gyros. 

They really don't get more tasty or simple than this!

Watch our video!

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and on our YouTube Channel, @ShannonSews

How to Sew & Sell your Products on Etsy

Have you ever thought of selling the beautiful things you sew online, through Etsy or your own website? 

I considered that too, over 12 years ago, and I haven't stopped since! 

My Etsy Success Story Sewing and Selling Online

Thousands upon thousands of washcloths later (I'm the founder of @FairfaceWashcloths by the way), I've decided to share everything I wish I had known when I first started sewing my own products and selling them on Etsy, and sharing it all with you!

The things I've learned and systems I've developed helped me not only scale my production from the low double digits to 1,000's of washcloths cut and sewn each cycle, but also expand to our own website, create more products, host a popular podcast and more. 

How to Sew, Scale & Sell your Products on Etsy

I often say to myself, I didn't struggle through the learning process to get to where I am today, just to keep it to myself. It's meant to be shared! Just like our amazing washcloths are...and the reason I started sharing them in the first place was because they had helped me so much.

I want to give you the tools and information I wish I had 12+ years ago when I first started selling my handsewn products online, so I created a load of courses to help walk you through each step, called Cut, Sew, Grow!

Our CUT, SEW, GROW! Courses will be coming soon and I couldn't be more excited! 

If you want to take the leap and start sewing and selling your own products on Etsy or your own website or local fairs, 

1. Go to FairfaceWashcloths.com/courses 

2. Sign up for our waiting list

3. Follow @CutSewGrow in Instagram

4. Listen/Subscribe to the Cut, Sew, Grow Podcast on Apple, Spotify + read our show transcription or listen through your browser

Any questions? Leave a comment below!

xo Shannon