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Millions of women are bothered by Thread Veins -
those small yet unsightly clusters of red, blue or purple
veins that most commonly appear on the cheeks, thighs,
calves and ankles and the backs of knees. In fact, it's
estimated that at least half of the adult female population
is plagued with this common cosmetic problem - forcing
them to hide their legs behind trousers in the summer
or under the duvet when laying around in the bedroom.
Vitamin K is an essential blood clotting factor. Without
vitamin K in our bloodstreams, body injuries would never
heal. We get all our vitamin K from foodstuffs such
as spinach and tomatoes. When tiny blood vessels near
the surface of the skin get damaged - a small tear can
develop which leaks blood.
The blood runs down the outside of the vessels rather
like a drop of water running down the side of a pencil.
That's how you can see the "Thread Vein". Vitamin K
can be applied topically to help the torn vessel heal
fast. The body then dissolves the remaining leaked blood
naturally - fading the appearance of Thread Veins and
bruises which result from muscle fibre tears. |
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For many years, it has been known that topical vitamin K creams
can fade the appearance of thread veins (sometimes called spider
veins) and bruises. Just like any 'cosmoceutical' however, there
are many factors which differentiate between the good products and
the products which appear to be much better than they really are.
Speak to your skin care professional or vascular surgeon to find
out more about Medik8 and why it is different or simply call us
yourselves. Key differences are listed below:
1. Medik8
is formulated to 8% concentration (the most concentrated competing
brand is 5.5%)
2. Vitamin K is available in 3 different forms. The expensive
'K1 Phytonadione' variety is the only isomer proven to fade thread
veins and it is the only isomer we incorporate into our formulations.
We only use pharmaceutical-grade raw materials.
3. Other natural vasoconstrictors and fat-based antioxidants
are included to maximize the performance of the cream formulation
4. Six different essential oils are included to maximize
the trans-cutaneous absorption (absorption across the skin barrier)
of the formulation meaning your skin receives much more of the active
ingredients.
5. Medik8
Serum is packaged in an airless pump system so as to eliminate oxidation
of the ingredients before reaching you. Again this maximizes the
effectiveness of the cream.
6. Medik8
treatment formulations contain two UV sunscreens to help prevent
further sun damage to the skin.
7. Medik8
comes in three varieties to help you economize and best target the
affected areas for long term benefit.
It is impossible for anyone to predict how long vitamin K treatment
will take to fade existing thread veins. Anecdotal evidence shows
that most people will need to use the Serum formula for between
2 to 4 months before full fading is observed. Many users report
substantial in as 6 weeks - while still others have reported results
after 6 months of application. Using the Serum formula on bruises
will help to speed up healing times by on average 400%.
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