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Leg veins range from tiny broken capillaries - small, reddish veins commonly called 'spider' or 'thread' veins (harmless but do not look too good) - to full-on varicose veins which are deeper, mauve in colour and often lumpy. These can be painful and increase the risk of blood clots and usually require medical help. Contrary to popular belief it is not just ageing Grandmas who get leg veins - women of all ages can be prone, especially if you do a job which requires being on your feet for long periods. The pill, HRT and being pregnant can also spell trouble. The good news is that there are creams, treatments and even supplements around now that can certainly help prevent the onset of ugly veins. Aromatherapy can help - massage above the area very gently with oils such as cypress (gently stimulating) or juniper (a strong stimulant that aids skin tone). Never massage too deeply and avoid pushing blood into the area - always massage lightly away from the vein. Check with a medic or therapist though if you are pregnant, epileptic or have heart problems (as with all aromatheraphy), Beauty therapists use Horse Chestnut tablet or creams for increasing circulation and reducing redness. Thread veins are quite commonly caused by a knock or injury, so if you bruise easily keep arnica cream handy and apply to any knock. And if you are a sunbed user beware 0 this will usually make matters worse, if you are prone to veins, try fake tan instead. Medical advisors insist that smoking, alcohol and tea and coffee are offenders as are spicy, pickled or smoked foods. Apparently yoga can be good for avoiding veins too. Boots pharmacist Sarah Patterson says: If you are on your feet all day, elevate the legs about the heart for part of the evening. Avoid crossing your legs when sitting - it restricts blood flow causing capillaries to break, or veins to increase. Exposure to the sun is a disaster for skin prone to broken veins - UV light causes capillaries to collapse. Avoid hot baths as they bring the veins to the surface. Do wear support tights, again especially if on your feet for long periods, they reduce pressure of the veins. For further information about products click here. |
DO's AND DON'Ts Always apply concealer on top of foundation. If used underneath half of it will wipe off when applying foundation. Don't plaster it on. A little goes a long way, apply in dabbing motion and build up very lightly in thin layers - use your ring finger as this has the least pressure. Never apply concealer to an open spot. It will not adhere to wet, open skin and you risk infection. Wait until the spot has dried up, preferably using tea-tree oil, before attempting to cover. Don't apply concealer from a stick directly onto a spot. This will spread bacteria and harbour it on the stick. Transfer with your finger and wipe fingers on a baby wipe between treatment areas. A liquid concealer is best on the delicate under-eye area as this avoid any stretching of the skin, and remember, less is more if you don't want to end up looking like Dracula's daughter! THE LIGHTWEIGHT COLLECTION Calvin Klein Concealer - Oil free yet works like an eye cream to condition the under-eye area. Dries to an invisible, luminous finish. Yves St Laurent Invisible Touch - A long standing favourite of make-up artists. Lovely light reflective quality that brightens the under eye area. One colour which suits most skins. M&S Perfect Complexion Concealer - In a choice of three colours this did extremely well when tested on GMTV by Armand Beasley, top make-up artist. Slightly heavier duty than YSL but good results at an affordable price. HEAVY DUTY MAC Studio Finish Concealer - Perfect for zit disguise! Blends well into make-up and matches most skin tones. Collection 2000 Cover Stick - An excellent value for money product for fairly heavy coverage. Blends well into make-up but its creamy formula benefits from a light dusting of powder on top. Iman Corrective Concealer Camouflage - Great for dark or Asian skins with varying colour choice for Afro-Caribbean and Chinese skin types. Quick drying, it needs to be worked into the skin quite quickly.
Use daily by spraying onto damp hair and leave-in. Apply prior to styling and blow drying. Really did calm the frizz to give silky smooth results - smells gorgeous too! Click her for this and other L'Anza products.
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