Combat fall skin woes: Top tips for managing sensitive capillaries
Fall and winter are the seasons when our skin requires special care. During this time, it often becomes irritated and dry. A common issue that affects many women is sensitive capillary skin, which is most noticeable during these months. Learn how to combat it this fall!
12:29 PM EDT, October 10, 2024
What is sensitive capillary skin?
Sensitive capillary skin is a particularly fragile type of skin that responds heavily to external factors. It’s easily recognized by persistent redness or "spider veins," networks of small blood vessels that break. The problem becomes visible to the naked eye when these vessels expand. Symptoms also include excessive tightness, itching, or burning sensations, often located around the chin, nose, cheeks, and forehead. This type of skin affects not only appearance but also comfort.
The fall-winter period is especially challenging for this condition because temperatures vary. A common mistake that worsens the problem is staying out in freezing weather and immediately moving near a radiator or fireplace. It's better to let temperatures change gradually so your skin doesn't undergo sudden thermal shifts. Excessive sun exposure also isn’t beneficial, but there's less cause for worry during these seasons.
How to deal with it?
Properly chosen skincare is key to effectively managing "capillaries." Here are the essential types of products that can help:
- Creams dedicated to sensitive capillary skin
- Gentle tonics and lotions that seal blood vessels
- Moisturizing creams
- Nourishing and soothing masks
- Compresses made from chamomile or wild rose petals
- Enzymatic peeling
- Day creams with UVA and UVB filters
- Products containing aloe vera, shea butter, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and K
Cosmetics might not be enough alone, so it's important to consider other factors. Spicy or very hot dishes are not friendly to sensitive capillary skin. Try to avoid them, and you may see significant improvement. Paying attention to what we eat benefits not only our health or well-being but also the condition of our skin. Additionally, stimulants like alcohol and cigarettes worsen this problem.
Long and hot baths, saunas, or excessively warm room temperatures can be harmful. On the other hand, spending a lot of time in freezing temperatures can have a similar negative effect. Temperature fluctuations heavily impact the skin, causing discomfort and weakening its condition. If you miss the sun and decide to visit a tanning salon, remember to use sunscreen and avoid excessive tanning.
