The 411 on Broken Capillaries
The delicate eye area is prone to many conditions, including broken capillaries, also known as “spider veins”. Capillaries are part of microcirculation and enable the exchange of water, oxygen, waste chemicals and more. Capillaries break by narrowing and widening too quickly. When they break, blood is allowed to seep out, creating a slim, red line visible on the skin’s surface. Some broken capillaries must be treated by a dermatologist; however, most broken capillaries can be reduced using a specially formulated body cream, face cream or eye cream.
Broken capillaries tend to appear on the cheeks, nose and under eye area, as well as other areas of the body. Because the skin under and around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of our skin, it provides the least protection against capillary damage. Many under eye creams contain ingredients that help heal or prevent broken capillaries, including vitamin K, vitamin C and chamomile extract. These ingredients also treat other common eye area concerns, including dark circles, signs of fatigue, visible signs of aging and puffiness. For this reason, eye creams for dark circles or anti aging eye creams often make great treatments for broken capillaries.
In addition to topical treatment, broken capillaries can be helped by drinking chamomile tea or taking vitamin C and Lysine internally. As always, be sure to consult your doctor before adding new supplements to your diet to ensure safe and healthy use.