In today's world, where there is a tremendous amount of importance placed on a person's physical appearance and beauty, it is easy to get lost in the smallest and most natural of imperfections. The fact that there is such a huge range of beauty and health care products easily available that almost guarantees the betterment of a person's looks means that nobody expects someone to have any excuse for not looking their best. The condition that is troubling you is also known as Spider Veins and is a rather common occurrence. It is simply the application of makeup that hides the condition to the rest of the world in most individuals. Spider veins are known to occur most commonly on the face, around the eyes, nose, cheeks and chin. The onset of the condition is due to an increasing weakness in the valves that control the blood flow in the veins, or the walls of the vein itself. This leads to an enlargement of the blood vessels and causes them to appear extremely prominent. There are a number of factors that contribute to the increasing weakness of the veins, but it usually a combination of these factors that cause the damage. An excessive exposure of the skin to the sun is known to make the skin layers a little thinner - which can also lead to the sudden prominence of a few veins. A hormonal change, high intake of alcohol or nicotine, birth control pills, obesity and poor blood circulation are only a few of the most common causes.
The advancement in technology over the past few years has made laser surgery one of the most talked about solutions to the problem. However, the fact that it is quite an expensive procedure makes it a little less alluring! The added consideration that the laser could be dangerous if the prominent vein is too close to the eye should also be considered. There are a few natural alternatives that may prove to be very effective. The primary focus will be on improving the overall health of your veins. You could accomplish this by increasing your intake of vitamin C. Some foods that are rich in this vitamin include fruits such as lemons, oranges, grapefruits and blueberries. Foods that are rich in Vitamin K such as tomatoes, lean meats and dark green vegetables have been widely known to reduce the amount and severity of spider veins.
answered by M W