The problem of dilated blood vessels affects most women. It is estimated that vascular skin is the most common skin type in women. It is therefore only a matter of time before the dilated capillaries begin to break. This is all due to the many changes a woman's body goes through during her lifetime. A woman goes through periods, gets pregnant, then goes through menopause.
All of this centres around hormonal changes that contribute to changes in the blood vessels. Vascular skin is characteristic of peri-menopausal women, but it also happens that women as young as 20-35 years of age already have a problem with the appearance of broken capillaries. But what exactly is vascular skin and how can it be recognised? You can find out in this article!
| Vascular Skin – Characteristics | |||
| Thin | Veins show through | ||
| Superficially vascularized | Blood vessels located just under the skin | ||
| Visible spider veins | Broken blood vessels | ||
| Reacts to emotions and stress | Flushed with redness | ||
| Reacts to atmospheric factors |
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| Reacts to poor cosmetics | Easily irritated | ||
| Dry | Ages quickly | ||
Vascular Skin – Characteristics
Vascular skin is thin skin through which vascularisation shines through, mainly around the nose, cheeks and chin. It is a delicate, sensitive skin that is very easy to irritate. Hence, its hypersensitivity to various cosmetics, the emerging sensation of burning and itching. Many women have no idea that these phenomena are connected with the fact that they have vascular skin. The vascular skin is also sensitive to temperature changes, air-conditioned air and winter weather. The vessels naturally dilate under the influence of temperature jumps and emotions, and then return to their original form. If they are relaxed, they do not eventually shrink - this is the case with vascular skin.
Vascular skin can also have a genetic basis. It is also related to the overproduction of oestrogens, the female sex hormones, which make the walls of the blood vessels more fragile and can burst. The first symptom suggestive of vascular problems is the appearance and disappearance of erythema, which over time perpetuates and leads to telangiectasia. What is this? It is simply the appearance of so-called spider veins - networks of dilated vessels. This is already a disease symptom and a signal that the skin requires special treatment. Careful and gentle care. It is very important to really take care of the vascular skin - otherwise it can lead to rosacea, which looks much more unsightly than spider veins, and is much more difficult to treat. In addition, it is a really troublesome disease.
Vascular Skin Evolving into Rosacea
Acne rosacea develops from oily skin, which is additionally sensitive and shallowly vascularised. The causes of the disease are not entirely clear. Genetic predisposition, environmental influences, other diseases, diet, unskilful care play a role. The disease is characterised by parallel problems with excessive sebaceous glands and problems with blood vessels. In rosacea, there is initially a persistent erythema, which in the advanced stage of the disease is joined by purulent, pink-red pimples. If left untreated (especially in men), it leads to hypertrophy and lumpiness of the nose, less commonly of the ears and eyelids. Acne rosacea worsens the appearance of the sufferer and often causes great psychological discomfort and self-acceptance problems. Treatment should be under the guidance of a specialist. Skin care for rosacea follows the guidelines for vascular skin and the most delicate sebum-regulating substances.
Vascular Skin – Cream
If we have vascular skin, the cream we choose will clearly have an impact on our appearance and the subsequent fate of our vascular skin. Choosing a good cream can really help us. So what should the cream be to make the vascular skin well cared for, firm and well protected, and improve its appearance? It should contain at least some of the following active ingredients: silicon, green clay, vitamin C, vitamin K, sea algae, ginkgo biloba, yarrow, arnica, horse chestnut, calendula, chamomile, witch hazel, rose oil, collagen, protective filters. A cream for vascular skin should properly moisturise and nourish it.
What do these ingredients do? They will nourish the skin, make erythema not so visible or disappear. In addition, the skin will become more resilient and robust. It is worth knowing what else is expected from cosmetics for vascular skin. Creams must not contain alcohol or any substances that could further sensitise or irritate the skin. Strongly exfoliating scrubs and warming masks should not be used either - vascular skin is too sensitive for these.
Vascular Skin – Treatments
Vascular skin with dilated and burst capillaries can also be dealt with in other ways. Some of them require the hand of a specialist, and these involve more advanced aesthetic medicine and cosmetology treatments, mainly aimed at closing the capillaries.
Here are some examples.
- Iontophoresis - involves the introduction of active substances into the deeper layers of the skin by the forces of an electric field.
- Ultrasound - thanks to ultrasound, cell molecules begin to vibrate and rub against each other. This regenerates and rejuvenates tissues, stimulates the nervous system and cells. The ultrasound wave additionally releases heat and has a biochemical effect, enhancing the catalysis process and accelerating metabolism.
- Electrocoagulation - the burning of tissue using high-frequency current.
- Laser vascular closure - involves irradiating the dilated capillary with a laser beam, which rapidly heats the blood in the capillary. This causes it to shrink and permanently close.
- Galvanisation - improves the tension of blood vessels, smooths the skin, eliminates skin lesions and their source.
- Lymphatic drainage (manual or mechanical) - this is a compression massage that improves the circulation of lymph and tissue fluids.
Vascular Skin – Home Remedies
Since vascular skin is such a serious issue, are home remedies able to help? The answer is yes. While we know what a demanding skin type vascular skin is, home remedies can help us. Skin care can also be done at home and with our own natural ways.
What are these ways and how much can they help? Let's take a look!
- Moisturising, cooling, regenerating masks - such masks can be purchased at the chemist's or drugstore (better yet, choose the chemist's). They are able to soothe the skin and improve its health. They shrink the blood vessels and close them. They strengthen the skin from the outside, improving the state of the hydrolipidic barrier so that it can offer strong resistance to unfavourable external factors.
- White mask - a mask made of fat curd and cream that firms and smooths the skin. This mask provides lipids and strengthens the skin.
- Herbs - an infusion of chamomile, sage or horsetail. Soak cotton wools in it and place on the face for about 20 minutes. The skin will be moisturised and irritation will be neutralised. It is worth knowing that the herbs will not only work beneficially in the form of compresses, but also as infusions to drink. The treatment should last about one month. After this time, a break should be taken for a further month as herbs sometimes leach out micronutrients.
- Natural plant oils - contain essential fatty acids that occur naturally in the skin. Maracuja oil is a great choice. It has a wide range of effects - it counteracts free radicals, moisturises the skin and protects it from moisture loss, smoothens, firms and elasticises, its vitamin K content stimulates blood clotting, soothes symptoms of rosacea, reduces skin inflammation, soothes redness - in short: everything the vascular skin needs.
- Liquorice root extract - soothes irritation and inflammation.
Vascular Skin – Treatment and Soothing of Lesions
In the case of vascular skin, treatment and alleviation of lesions involves, among other things, the elimination or avoidance of factors that aggravate symptoms, increase erythema and the bursting of blood vessels. The sun, sauna, hot baths, hot spices, air-conditioned rooms, alcohol, strong coffee and tea, harsh detergents in cosmetics and chemicals should be avoided. These can further aggravate the condition or expose the skin to irritation. Ointments are used to alleviate the unpleasant feeling of skin tightening and burning, to reduce the appearance of the capillaries and narrow them, to improve skin hydration and to eliminate erythema. All the methods described above also come into play.
Acnerose – Cosmetics for Vascular Skin
Vascular skin needs gentle cosmetics. The Acnerose dermo-cosmetic series will prove its worth here. It is a set with four products, providing care for the skin in every step of care.
It includes:
- Acnerose cleanser,
- Acnerose morning ointment, Acnerose
- Acnerose Day Cream,
- Acnerose night paste.
The series has properties that combat the most common vascular skin problems. It adds elasticity to the blood vessel walls, so spider veins do not form. It thickens the skin so erythema is less visible on the skin. It works well on oily vascular skin as it reduces the tendency to purulent pimples. And it also strongly nourishes and moisturises the skin, so it improves its condition and reduces the tendency of redness. In every Acnerose cosmetic you will not find chemical additives: SLS, parabens, silicones or synthetic fragrances and colours. As a result, they do not cause additional skin problems. Acnerose cosmetics do not irritate or dry out the skin. The Acnerose range is therefore suitable for sensitive skins.
Summary
Vascular skin cannot be ignored. The earlier we intervene, the more we can do, avoiding more advanced and painful treatments. After all, prevention is better than cure, which is why specialised cosmetics and gentle handling of the vascular skin will certainly slow down the aggravation of changes.
FAQ
1. How should I care for my vascular skin?
Above all, couperose skin needs delicacy and cosmetics that do not irritate it in any way. It is therefore advisable to abstain from products containing chemical additives in favour of products based on natural ingredients, such as the Acnerose kit.
2. Can diet improve the condition of the capillary skin?
Yes, diet can both improve and worsen the condition of vascular skin. Therefore, in order to keep the capillary skin in good condition, it is necessary to avoid spicy foods, highly processed dishes. Very hot foods are not recommended. Eat plenty of vegetables containing vitamins E, C and K instead.
3. Does the capillary complexion prefer certain drinks?
Drinks are part of the diet, so the capillary skin has its own predispositions. Alcohol and strong coffee and tea should definitely be avoided. Mineral water and green tea are recommended.
