Couperosis on the face: causes, treatment, how to get rid of [advice from La-Roche Posay dermatologist]

What is rosacea and what causes it

Couperose on the face – This is a cosmetic defect that appears due to dilated blood vessels. They are visible through the skin and look like “stars” or “spider webs” of capillaries.

Most often, rosacea occurs in the area of ​​the cheeks, chin, wings of the nose. Vascular asterisks on the skin indicate fragility and weakness of blood vessels. Vessels that have lost their elasticity lose their ability to contract after exertion, blood stagnation and expansion occur. Such an imperfection occurs mainly in owners of low-pigmented and thin skin of I and II phototypes.

By configuration, spider veins from rosacea are divided into:

• Arachnids
• Point
• Linear

Spider veins can appear at any age in both women and men. However, statistics show that most often this problem occurs in patients after 35 years of age.

Dermatologists distinguish 4 main stages of manifestation of rosacea:

• 1 stage – with a long stay in a hot environment with very dry air, irritation appears on the face. Several dilated capillaries appear on the skin. The problem is local.
• 2 stage – over time, neighboring dilated capillaries are combined into one network, the vessels become more visible and acquire a pronounced shade.
• 3 stage – the network of vessels becomes more noticeable, the redness does not go away on its own and becomes permanent.
• 4 stage – the pathological process affects not only small vessels, but all vessels on the surface of the face. Due to the massive capillary spasm, zones of local blanching of the skin appear, the capillaries become as noticeable as possible.

Couperosis is caused by stagnation of blood in the vessels of the skin: the walls of the stretched capillaries become thinner and appear on the surface of the skin as a vascular network. As a result, this can cause increased skin sensitivity, dehydration, irritation, and peeling of tissues.

Dermatovenereologist Alexander Prokofiev, medical expert of La Roche-Posay brand.

The main factors for the appearance of rosacea on the face:

• Avitaminosis, namely the lack of vitamins A, C;
• Thinning, weakening of the reactive epidermis;
• Taking certain hormonal drugs;
• Hormonal fluctuations in the body (imbalance of estrogen and progesterone), for example, during pregnancy or during menopause;
• Prolonged exposure to extremely high or low temperatures, for example, during hardening, overheating in the sun, in a bath, frostbite;
• High blood pressure;
• Bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
• Excessive insolation;
• Unbalanced diet: excessively spicy or oversalted food is one of the factors in the weakening of blood vessels.

How to get rid of rosacea on the face with cosmetics?

Unfortunately, with the help of cosmetics alone, it will not work to get rid of spider veins on the face – noticeable dilated vessels can be minimized only in combination with salon aesthetic procedures. To prevent the recurrence of the vascular network, it is important to correctly form a beauty routine and use cosmetics for hypersensitive skin.

Depending on the underlying cause of blood stasis, medications, vitamin and mineral complexes, and supplements may also be prescribed to combat rosacea.

For effective care of skin prone to rosacea, use cosmetics that:

• Reduce irritation and soothe the epidermis
• Reduce skin sensitivity
• Strengthen capillary walls

Skip abrasive products in favor of gentle gommages and peels. At the heart of anti-couperose formulas, look for soothing ingredients: rose water, essential oils, horse chestnut extract, vitamins A, C, E, K, R. The following components will help relieve skin irritation: panthenol, plant extracts, allantoin.

If you need to quickly remove rosacea on your facethen use a foundation for sensitive skin. For example, the hypoallergenic Rosaliac CC Crème foundation. Its formula is specially designed for skin prone to redness and rosacea. The tool will instantly mask the spider veins, and the ambophenol in the composition will help reduce skin redness.

To cleanse skin with couperosis use gentle cleansers. For example, micellar gel Rosaliac Gel. It effectively removes make-up, cleanses sensitive skin of impurities and soothes it.

To moisturize the skin apply Rosaliac UV Légère emulsion. It not only delicately moisturizes and softens the skin, but also strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Improving blood microcirculation can significantly reduce skin redness.

To enhance the protective function of the skin and eliminate temporary redness use Rosaliac UV Riche cream. Its formula contains vitamins GG and PP, which effectively eliminate temporary redness and strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate, so specialized products are needed to care for it. Get rid of rosacea around the eyes (effectively remove redness) Toleriane Ultra Yeux care will help. The tool will reduce the feeling of discomfort and reduce swelling of the skin under the eyes. With constant use, redness is noticeably reduced, irritation and unpleasant swelling in the eyelid area disappear.

Treatment of rosacea in the cabin

In the fight against spider veins on the face, three aesthetic tactics have proven themselves perfectly, which can significantly minimize such a defect:

1. Laser therapy: a laser is applied to the skin area, the site of exposure is heated at the required depth, the damaged capillary is “soldered” and smoothed.
2. Photorejuvenation: a similar result is achieved by light exposure to the skin.
3. Ozone therapy: according to the principle of mesotherapy, it implies the introduction of an ozone-oxygen mixture under the skin, which destroys the damaged capillary, but favorably affects the circulatory system as a whole.

Is it possible to cure rosacea on the face with a cream?

The answer is no. Unfortunately, it will not work to completely get rid of rosacea with the help of cosmetics, masks, folk remedies, exercises or self-massage – the dilated vessel will not disappear and will continue to shine through under the skin.

Dermatovenereologist Alexander Prokofiev, medical expert of La Roche-Posay brand.

The vascular network is removed in the clinic using special equipment. Cosmetics can soothe sensitive skin, relieve redness, prevent new asterisks from forming and the expansion of existing ones. Cosmetics only mask the manifestation of rosacea, improve microcirculation and prevent aggravation of the situation.

How to choose a cream for skin with couperose?

• Give preference to cosmetics labeled “for the care of skin prone to redness.”
• Sufficiently nourish and moisturize the skin (choose a cream with a moisturizing effect): dehydrated skin becomes thinner faster, the elasticity of the vascular wall decreases and its fragility increases.
• Look for peptides in the basis of anti-couperosis formulas – they restore blood vessels, normalizing their cellular metabolism.
• Choose pharmacy cosmetics: the active formulas of such products can solve several problems at the same time and are distinguished by a high content of active ingredients: vitamins and minerals, hyaluronic acid, enzymes, peptides, thermal water, natural antioxidant extracts.
• Among the entire range of pharmacy brands, French cosmetics manufacturers are especially distinguished, the effectiveness of which is confirmed by quality certificates and approved by dermatologists and cosmetologists.
• At any time of the year, use a day cream with an SPF of at least 30; during a beach holiday, use sunscreen with maximum protection.

How to care for skin prone to rosacea: advice from a dermatologist

In caring for skin with visible spider veins, it is important to adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Choose cosmetics with a hypoallergenic formula for reactive skin;
2. Refuse to use products with a dense oily texture;
3. Do not use aggressive products for deep skin cleansing: harsh scrubs and acid peels;
4. Minimize temperature contrasts (do not abuse baths and saunas);
5. Eliminate excessive pressure on the skin and active facial massages;
6. On sunny days, don’t forget to apply SPF.