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7 natural ways to reduce the look of spider veins
Those red, web-like veins you might see on your face and the sides of your nose are called spider veins. But they can appear on other parts of the body as well.
They are caused by enlarged blood vessels and are similar to varicose veins which often occur on the legs but are much bigger, bulging and can be painful.
Spider veins may not be imminently dangerous, still, no one wants to put up with them if you don’t have to…
Dealing with them can erode your self-confidence, leaving you hiding behind your computer screen or too much makeup.
Luckily, there are a few natural things you can do right now that can help you reduce the look of those spider veins.
But, first, let’s look at what causes them in the first place, because they can be an indication of an underlying health threat…
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Some of the reasons you may be at risk for spider veins include:
- Poor circulation – Poor circulation causes blood to collect in your capillaries (very small veins) and this causes them to become dilated. They are near the surface of the skin, so even just becoming a little engorged with blood that’s not flowing properly can make them more visible. As you know poor circulation can put you at risk for much more than just unsightly veins.
- Rosacea – If you suffer from rosacea (an inflammatory disease of the face that causes skin redness), you could end up with spider veins on your face to boot. Research has tied rosacea to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease and certain types of cancer.
- Alcohol use – Drinking alcohol causes your blood vessels to dilate or expand. Chronic alcohol use can result in this dilation becoming permanent. Alcohol use has been tied to more than 23 serious health risks, including several types of cancer.
- Sunlight – Exposure to UV light and the sun damage that comes with it can cause the blood vessels of your face to enlarge. Though sun exposure is a great way to get your vitamin D, getting too much can cause damage that leads to skin cancer.
- Age – As you age, your veins get weaker and thinner, so you’re more likely to end up with spider veins. Your skin also becomes thinner, so they show through more.
- Your genetics – You’re more likely to deal with spider veins if someone in your family has them too.
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Steps to reduce the look of spider veins
What can you do to help reduce the appearance of spider veins on your face? Several things, fortunately…
#1 – Exercise
The first way to get rid of spider veins is through exercise. After all, exercise improves vein health. This makes it vital that you get moving.
If you can work out 30 minutes a day, that would be ideal. But don’t think you have to do anything super strenuous. A brisk walk and even yoga can help improve your circulation and get that stagnate blood flowing again.
#2 – Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is known for helping to improve circulation, the key thing you need if you want to get rid of those unsightly spider veins. Take about 40 mg of gingko three times a day.
#3 – Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an astringent that can help constrict blood vessels near the surface of the skin. Simply put some of the vinegar onto a clean cloth and apply to your skin for about 20 minutes each day.
#4 – Arnica
Arnica can help to reduce inflammation and your spider veins along with it. Apply a small amount of the cream to the affected area one to two times per day.
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#5 – Vitamin C
Although known for boosting your immune system, vitamin C also plays a role in keep your blood vessels healthy.
#6 – Horse chestnut seeds
Horse chestnut seeds can help with spider veins on two levels. First, they promote good circulation by strengthening your veins. And second, they are anti-inflammatory.
To help with your spider veins, take a horse chestnut seed extract containing 16 percent to 20 percent of the chemical aescin.
#7 – Witch hazel
Like the apple cider vinegar we talked about, witch hazel’s astringent properties are what give it power over those spider veins. You can apply witch hazel to your face using a cotton ball as often as you want throughout the day. But it can be drying, so don’t overdo it.
Sources:
- Varicose Veins and Spider Veins — WebMD
- Ginkgo — Mayo Clinic
- Role of Vitamin C in the Function of the Vascular Endothelium — Antioxidants & Redox Signaling
- Horse Chestnut — WebMD
- Rosacea Awareness Month to Focus on Health Risks — National Rosacea Society
- Witch Hazel 101 — YouBeauty.com
By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
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