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title: "Demodex Mites in Rosacea: Skincare Choices"
description: "Demodex mites may play a role in rosacea, influencing skincare choices like ivermectin, gentle cleansers, fragrance-free products, and sunscreen."
url: "https://www.myalloy.com/knowledge-base/demodex-mites-in-rosacea-skincare-choices"
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# Demodex Mites in Rosacea: Skincare Choices

> Demodex mites may play a role in rosacea, influencing skincare choices like ivermectin, gentle cleansers, fragrance-free products, and sunscreen.

## What is a key biological factor implicated in rosacea that influences skincare choices?

A key factor believed to be involved in rosacea is **Demodex mites** in the skin. That matters for skincare choices because it helps explain why rosacea care often leans on targeted ingredients like ivermectin, along with gentle, fragrance-free products and sunscreen, instead of harsh or irritating actives.

Here at Alloy, our [Rosacea Face Cream Rx](https://www.myalloy.com/solutions/rosacea-face-cream) is designed around those rosacea triggers, including Demodex. For a broader explanation of rosacea during perimenopause and menopause, our article on [skin changes in perimenopause](https://www.myalloy.com/blog/perimenopause-skin-changes-explained-understanding-menopauses-impact-on-your) is a helpful read.


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