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Dealing with common skin complaints
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Dilated capillaries
What is it: Dilated capillaries are caused by climate, stimulants, incorrect products, smoking and can also be hereditary. When sensitive skin is irritated, by temperature changes, spicy food, alcohol etc, the capillary veins dilate all over the face and neck. And because sensitive skins also tend to be especially fine and transparent, redness is particularly visible.
How to treat it: 'Protect the skin from harsh conditions such as wind, sun and hot temperatures, and cut back on hot drinks, smoking, alcohol and spicy foods,' recommends skincare guru Danne Montague King. Elizabeth King, Principal of the Dr Hauschka Training School, suggests using products rich in rose such as Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream, £16 for 30ml (01386 792 642) which includes Vitamin K to help strengthen the weakened capillary walls. Gatineau Serenite Anti-Redness Cream, £32.25 for 50ml (0800 731 5805), works by improving micro-circulation, allowing excess blood near the skin's surface to flow back into the system, thereby encouraging the capillaries to contract to their normal size. A more permanent option is IPL Photo-Rejuvenation, which works on broken veins and capillaries. For more information, visit smilestore.co.uk
Nutritional tips from Penny Povey: Low salt, low fat, high fibre, bilberries, buckwheat.
Supplements: Large doses of vitamin C and vitamin E.
Dilated capillaries
What is it: Dilated capillaries are caused by climate, stimulants, incorrect products, smoking and can also be hereditary. When sensitive skin is irritated, by temperature changes, spicy food, alcohol etc, the capillary veins dilate all over the face and neck. And because sensitive skins also tend to be especially fine and transparent, redness is particularly visible.
How to treat it: 'Protect the skin from harsh conditions such as wind, sun and hot temperatures, and cut back on hot drinks, smoking, alcohol and spicy foods,' recommends skincare guru Danne Montague King. Elizabeth King, Principal of the Dr Hauschka Training School, suggests using products rich in rose such as Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream, £16 for 30ml (01386 792 642) which includes Vitamin K to help strengthen the weakened capillary walls. Gatineau Serenite Anti-Redness Cream, £32.25 for 50ml (0800 731 5805), works by improving micro-circulation, allowing excess blood near the skin's surface to flow back into the system, thereby encouraging the capillaries to contract to their normal size. A more permanent option is IPL Photo-Rejuvenation, which works on broken veins and capillaries. For more information, visit smilestore.co.uk
Nutritional tips from Penny Povey: Low salt, low fat, high fibre, bilberries, buckwheat.
Supplements: Large doses of vitamin C and vitamin E.
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