Disclaimer: This information is in no way intended
to be a substitute for modern medical care. Do not self-treat any
medical complaint without the guidance of a licensed health care
provider. Couperose complexions are those where the
skin is filled with broken capillaries (the tiny blood vessels
found just under the skin). This makes for redness mainly around
the nose or on the cheeks. Any kind of skin can become couperose,
but this condition is most often found in those whose skin is
dry, thin, delicate or mature. The likelihood of having a
couperose complexion are increased if you drink, smoke or have
fair skin, fair hair, or high blood pressure. Exposing your skin
to extreme temperatures or rough scrubbing also contributes to
the condition and will make the problem worse once you have it. Though it is often difficult to treat, a
couperose complexion cam be improved over time, especially if you
improve capillary strength with herbs that are high in
flavonoids. These herbs include St. John’s wort, ginkgo,
hawthorn, calendula, lemon, peppers, buckwheat
and rose-hips. Chamomile, lavender,
rose and neroli, along with lesser-known helichrysum, also make
weak and broken capillaries stronger and more resilient, soothe
delicate skin and reduce puffiness. A facial also helps in treating a
couperose complexion, but be sure to take extra care when
applying it. Wash your face with lukewarm water and a cleansing
cream. Avoid the temperature extremes of a cold water splash or a
facial steam because they bring extra blood to the skin’s
surface. Also, stay away from scrubs and astringent masks, such
as those made with clay, which increase surface circulation and
encourage capillaries to break in sensitive skin. Instead, use
only the gentlest exfoliants and masks, such as yogurt, papaya or
honey, and facial toners made of hydrosols or aloe vera. Look for
moisturizers and toners designed for dry skin. There is hope! The following recipes do
make a difference over time! Facial for Couperose Complexion Blend ingredients. Apply to face and
leave on for at least 5 minutes. Gently rinse off with lukewarm
water. Toner for Couperose Complexion Combine ingredients and shake well before
using. Apply with cotton swabs, or spray on using an atomizer.
For men with couperose or sensitive skin, this toner can also be
used as an aftershave. Sources:Couperose Complexion
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article is the result of research using (but not limited to) the
following books and guides: Herbs for Health and Healing,
Rodale; Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott
Cunningham; Magical Herbalism, Scott Cunningham; The
Complete Guide to Natural Healing, International Masters
Publishers; Earthway, Mary Summer Rain; Teach Yourself
Herbs, Susie White; Natural Beauty from the Garden,
Janice Cox; Nature's Prescriptions, Editors of FC&A
Medical Publishing, and The People's Pharmacy Guide to Home
and Herbal Remedies, Joe Graedon and Theresa Graedon, Ph.D