Facial Moisurizing Cream for Humans With Demodicosis | Original | - 0.5 oz

Nine months ago, I suffered what I thought was an allergic reaction to some hydroquinone cream. My skin turned red and dry, and I started peeling, especially around my nostrils, eyebrows, brow bone and hairline. I became extremely sun-sensitive, and my skin felt itchy, especially when it came into contact with water. I tried prescription-strength hydrocortisone cream and, later, a Prednisone taper, with no impact. Finally, I saw a dermatologist, who diagnosed me with rosacea. She gave me a script for azelaic acid, which was also not helpful and only made my skin worse. The literature that came with the cream said something like, “Your doctor may have added this [ingredient] if he/she believes your rosacea is caused by mites.” MITES? WTF?! No one mentioned anything about mites. I started researching demodex mites and read that they are associated with rosacea. I also read that a mite population can explode in a matter of hours after, among other things, exposure to chemicals (like my hydroquinone cream). Bingo! I feel simultaneously elated to have an answer and completely grossed out. My research led me to this cream, which I bought, along with the face wash, shampoo, mask, and eye/eye brow cream. I guess volatile essntial oils are a very effective treatment against demodex mites, so if you can’t afford this stuff try mixing a few drops of tea tree oil in your moisturizer. If you can afford it, though, I highly recommend this cream, which I think is the most effective of all the Ovante products I tried. Within three weeks, my mite problem is completely under control, and my skin looks better than it has in 10 years. It peeled like crazy for the first two weeks, mostly in the problem areas, but if you can get through that, it’s worth it. I only wear it at night (that’s when the mites come out to breed), and I alternated nights until my skin could tolerate nightly use. The smell leaves much to be desired, but it’s a small price to pay for the improved complexion and ability to go out in the sun again. Other changes I made include eliminating gluten and sugar (mostly) from my diet, replacing my pillows and makeup, and changing my sheets and towels much more frequently. Also cleaning makeup brushes weekly and soaking them in 140 degree water.

In March 2021 I suddenly was experiencing mass pimple like bumps all over my face. I have never had pimples to speak of before in my life and I had no idea what was going on. After months of researching what was going on with my face and trying different acne soaps and exfoliating, I figured out I had to have rosacea and it was probably brought on by thinking in February that I should try a new facial routine which included washing my face with some fancy oil wash that was supposed to be the greatest thing ever. Someone in a blog somewhere mentioned something about a type of mite that lives in the pours of your face, everyone has them, however, sometimes they can get out of control and cause a type of rosacea. I think mine got out of control from all the oil I was rubbing all over my face-the mites love oil. I did some research and came across Demodex Mite Eliminating Face Cream. I started using this product the very night I got it and saw results within the next day or two. I could tell that I wasn't getting any new "pimples" but it did take time for my face to heal from the ones I had. I would say a couple of weeks. I am happy to say that it's been almost a year and I have not had a reoccurrence. After about 2 months of using the product, I started using it less and less. I still use it because I like how nice it makes my skin look and feel but I only use it about once a week and very little of it. I will also say that my dermatologist wouldn't even acknowledge the product when I finally was able to get in to see her. She prescribed me Soolantra. I did try Soolantra (Super expensive) but I started to see the bumps come back. I had at the same time been talked into a fancy face cream guaranteed to be perfect for skin with Rosacea. Not-the bumps started coming back. I went back to Demodex and my very inexpensive Cetaphil Pro Eczema face lotion and Vanicream Face cleanser. I hope this helps someone else out there who is having the same issue. I waited to give a review for several months just because I wanted to make sure.

I was told this would work for rosacea and I use this at night and a different cream in the morning. So far I haven't had a rosacea breakout.

I had been struggling with Rosacea for 5 years and have tried EVERYTHING! I had multiple topical prescriptions and oral prescriptions and nothing helped. I was desperate to find a cure, my husband found this line and I was sceptic. If ivermectin and doxycycline didn’t help why would this!? A week into using it the puss filled bumps went away. Two weeks in and my redness was dramatically reduced. 5 months in and you would never know that I suffered from rosacea. I can go in the sun, the heat, the cold and I have no reaction at all. It is worth every penny!

This stuff hurt, burned, and blistered my skin! My face looked as though I'd been splashed with battery acid. Took two full days to get better (not completely over it), and I certainly won't use it again! Money wasted.

First time using the product. This has worked well for me. My redness has subsided. I do not use it daily because it is insanely expensive. If you think the tiny container is small at first glance, it’s actually 1/2 that size due to a thick false bottom. A marketing scam. Wish they didn’t have to fool their clientele.

I have suffered from pustular rosacea on my face for about five years and tried everything I could find with no success. Then I found this product and three weeks later, I have NO bumps and the redness is about 75% improved! I was skeptical but willing to try based on the reviews and I'm about to order another jar. Yes, it's expensive for the amount, but it's a fraction of a trip to the dermatologist who gives antibiotics and steroid cream which do nothing. I also bought the facial wash and shampoo, which are less costly and last longer, but I'm pretty sure it's this cream that made the difference. I don't write many reviews, but this is too good not to tell you about. I wish I'd taken before photos, but trust me, I've had family and friends notice the difference and what a relief to lose this embarrassing condition!

Small amount, but it is worth it. Cleared up my skin issue. This product has a strong smell of tea tree but I dont mind the smell. I can see this small jar lasting for a long time because it doesnt take much to do the job.

This cream is made of easily available ingredients, not sure why it should be so expensive for just 15g. Not sure also if it works better than tea tree oil or cream - I consider this item as a huge waste of money.