Rosacea and Hormones

Rosacea (which is more common in women than men, by the way) is typically marked by broken capillaries, facial flushing, and pimples. It can show up well into adulthood, even if you've never had it before, thanks to the hormonal changes you go through as you inch toward menopause.
"We've noticed that later-in-life rosacea tends to show up right around the same time our hormone levels begin to fluctuate—between the ages of 35 and 51," says Cates.

To help regulate hormones, Cates suggests eating foods that promote liver detoxification: 
cruciferous veggies, onions, garlic, and beets. "When we improve liver detoxification pathways, we can improve hormone metabolism, which then helps balance what might be out of whack." (This 12-day liver detox can also help you drop 13 pounds in less than 2 weeks.)

Stress hormones such as cortisol also play a role in inducing redness. "Stress is a major trigger for those with rosacea," Cates says. Managing stress with relaxation techniques like meditation, journaling, and yoga can help, she says. Proof? A recent survey from the National Rosacea Society found that two-thirds of rosacea sufferers were able to decrease the frequency of flare-ups simply by minimizing stress.