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Broken capillaries or telangiectasia are not really a medical problem or disease per se but they are unsightly, and persistent. In layman's terms they are referred to as spider veins when on the legs. Some people seem to be more prone to them than others. While laser therapy by a dermatologist is one option, many patients ask for help with this unwanted side effect of their primary skin condition.
- Prolonged exposure to the sun is the primary source of broken blood vessels in face regions. Sunburn itself is one of causes. Sunburn actually means that thousands of little blood vessels all over your skin are bursting because they've been exposed to direct sunlight for too long. It feels warm and it turns red because those vessels rush blood towards the surface of the skin in order for it to help with the healing process. It usually lasts for 3 to 5 days, but the damages are permanent. And specific areas will be affected again and again, like on your face, the main results being spider veins.
- Acne is another source. The irritation or inflammation caused by a bad case of acne, such as acne roseacea leads to excess dilation of the skin's blood vessels, which are never able to return to their normal, initial state again.
- Aggressive hygiene is also a cause of spider veins. For example, using very harsh cleansing products on the face's fragile skin or scrubbing it too hard, causes the vessels to explode.
- Alcohol is one of the most well-known factors causing blood dilation. Alcoholics usually have spider veins all over their face.
- Other factors can be taken into consideration as well, although on a much smaller scale, such as hormones, age or genetics.
Lysine, is an essential amino-acid which sometimes works wonders in treating skin inflammation. Acne, pimples, redness, even frostbite, can improve dramatically after taking L-Lysine along with vitamin C.
Aloe Vera is very healing and can reduce inflammation and moisturize skin, that's why it is so popular for burns.
Horse chestnut seed extract is an amazing plant extract that has been studied and demonstrates efficacy against varicose and spider veins. It has a component called Aescin that treats them both, fights against venous insufficiency and helps with the integrity of the capillaries. This means it reduces the cause of the problem to begin with, which is capillaries bursting causing the ugly redness in the skin. There are several ways in which you can use horse chestnut extract in order to maximize its efficiency both internally and externally. For broken capillaries, check out my COOL DOWN! cooling astringent which also contains aloe, cucumber, witch hazel and horse chestnut extracts. It is extremely soothing and cooling to skin inflammation. It is also possible to use straight horse chestnut extract mixed with rosehip or grapeseed oil and to leave on overnight.
For broken capillaries on the legs, vitamin K topically is essential. Usually it will not penetrate the skin sufficiently unless it is applied with ultrasound or after microneedling, but get professional assistance for that purpose.
A diet rich in several vitamins can both reduce the appearance of existing spider veins and prevent future outbreaks. Your capillary walls may break if your overall health is poor, so eat foods rich in vitamin B6 to give your immune system extra support and encourage cellular growth. Vitamins C, E and K are also helpful in reducing their appearance. Vitamin C will improve your circulation and prevent damaged capillaries. Vitamin E and vitamin K both improve circulation and reduce redness and swelling in areas where ruptured capillaries are visible. All of the above will thicken the skin making broken capillaries recede in prominence.
Different treatments are effective for different people so please feel free to contact me or to come in to discuss your situation and what the best course of action would be. It can take at least two months for benefits to occur so be patient when trying natural medicine, as always. Don't forget to visit our store for awesome products, volume discounts and FREE shipping on all orders every day. Thank YOU!
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