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Old 11-17-2002, 10:13 PM   #21 (permalink)
fungirlz
 
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Lets now take a look at the Couperose condition of the skin.

Couperose can be temporary or chronic in individuals.
It is redness that appears on the face. It will look like small,dilated,bright red blood vessels that are winding around the nose on the cheeks and sometimes on the chin area.

This condition occurs usually as a result of poor elasticity in the walls of the capillaries.
When there is a rush of blood because of blushing or too much heat or other stimuli the capillaries expand to make room for more blood flow. When the blood recedes the capillaries go back to the normal size. If the capillary wall is not elastic enough it will expand but will not shrink back to normal size or shape .. The result is a distended capillary that will hold the blood cells with-in its structure and give the appearance of redness in the areas that are weak. ( Follow?)

Couperose is aggravated by climate.. too hot or too cold will make the skin react.
Nerveous disorders also bring on Couperose conditions.. Saunas, eating hot spicy foods, drinking hot drinks and medications like Retin-A will also aggravate this condition.

Care should be taken with this kind of condition not to expose it to very hot or very cold conditions.
Be sure you advise guests with this condition to protect their face from the UV. Using a face tanner that can be turned off during the tanning session is important.
Using a night repair crème that help strengthen capillary walls are very very helpful.
Products that are soothing are best for this type of skin condition.
Look for products that have vasoconstrictive ingredients in them.. these will help quite a bit.

Look Great…..Feel Great……. Give the Best care you can to your guests.. It's all about being the PRO..

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