Capillary skin is a type of skin characterized by visible blood vessels, redness, and a tendency to irritation and allergic reactions to various external factors. How to care for it, what to watch out for, and what products to use? You will learn this in this article.

Capillary skin is a type of skin that is characterized by visible blood vessels , redness, and a tendency to irritation and allergic reactions to various external factors. For many people, capillary skin can be a challenge both in daily care and in the psychological aspect, affecting self-confidence and well-being.

Capillary skin - what is it? Characteristics

In case of vascular skin, telangiectasias are visible – permanently dilated blood vessels, redness and a tendency to irritations and allergic reactions. In addition, it is often excessively dry and it is difficult to moisturize it sufficiently – although this is not the standard, because vascular skin can also be oily or acne-prone at the same time. It can be characterized by a disturbed hydrolipid barrier , dry skin. Unfortunately, this type of skin often runs in families and is passed on genetically. Due to the hypersensitivity of vascular skin, you need to be careful with strong active ingredients, avoid mechanical peels and strongly exfoliating substances.

What does vascular skin look like? How to recognize it?

Couperose skin is a problem that many people struggle with, often without realizing its presence. It is characterized by visible blood vessels and constant or sudden redness of the skin . Visible red, purple or blue lines and spots are one of the main indicators that allow you to recognize this type of skin. Such skin often has red cheeks and nose or a generally red face.

 

Characteristic features of vascular skin include:

- blood vessels : visible blood vessels on the skin, especially around the face, neck and décolleté.

- redness : the skin may be permanently red or prone to sudden, unusual redness in response to external stimuli such as changes in temperature, stress or diet.

- sensitivity : vascular skin is usually more sensitive to various external factors such as sun, wind, harsh chemicals contained in cosmetic products.

- tendency to irritation : vascular skin may react to cosmetics, detergents and even some food ingredients, causing a burning sensation, itching or swelling.

Caring for vascular skin requires gentleness and care. Understanding its specifics and adjusting your skincare routine accordingly can help to alleviate redness, reduce the visibility of blood vessels, and improve the overall condition of the skin.

Sensitive Skin or Rosacea? Differences and Similarities

Sensitive skin and rosacea are two common skin conditions that can have similar symptoms, which is why they are often confused. However, there are key differences that can help you tell them apart.

Similarities:

1. Skin flushing: Both conditions are characterized by redness of the skin, especially around the face. This can include the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead.

2. Visible blood vessels: Both vascular skin and rosacea can lead to the appearance of visible blood vessels, known as telangiectasia.

3. Skin sensitivity: Skin affected by both conditions is often sensitive and reacts to external factors such as temperature changes, stress, cosmetic products and diet.

Differences:

- Capillary skin: Redness is usually associated with dilated blood vessels, which are visible as red, purple or blue lines on the skin. Redness may be constant or appear in response to external stimuli.
- Rosacea: the redness is more intense and is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as swelling, burning, and acne-like spots and lumps . Rosacea can go through phases of exacerbation and remission.
It should also be remembered that persistent erythema, long-term and continuous redness of the vascular skin may also lead to rosacea .

Capillary skin and at the same time oily, dry, sensitive or acne-prone skin

Although vascular skin is most often dry, it can also take other forms, such as oily, sensitive, or even acne-prone.

1. Dry and sensitive vascular skin: the most common form, characterized by visible blood vessels and a tendency to redness and irritation. The skin is tight, flaky and requires intensive hydration and protection from external factors.

2. Oily couperose skin: Although less common, oily couperose skin can also be oily. In this case, the skin is prone to oiliness, visible blood vessels and redness. The challenge is finding products that both control excess sebum and do not irritate sensitive skin .

3. Acne-prone skin: The combination of acne and visible blood vessels makes caring for this type of skin particularly difficult. The focus should be on soothing inflammation while protecting the blood vessels.

Each of these combinations requires a specific skincare approach to effectively manage both vascular issues and other skin characteristics.

Capillary skin - what does it like? How to care for it? What to use?

Sensitive skin requires delicate and thoughtful care to minimize redness, irritation, and the visibility of blood vessels. Here are some key tips for skincare for sensitive skin.

What does vascular skin like?

1. Cooling ingredients : delicate menthol derivatives and innovative cooling ingredients do not irritate couperose skin and at the same time give it immediate relief. Our CICA Naczynika line has an innovative COOLER ingredient, which provides a safe cooling effect on the skin without a menthol smell.
2. Sunscreens : use creams with a high SPF (at least 30) every day to protect your skin from harmful UV radiation, which can worsen the condition of blood vessels. In our offer you will find Peptide Antioxidant Cream against discoloration SPF 50 and Peptide Antioxidant Cream against wrinkles SPF 30 .
3. Moisturizing : Use moisturizing creams and serums that help strengthen the skin's protective barrier and prevent it from drying out. Products with hyaluronic acid are great for vascular skin.

Capillary skin - how to care for it?

What cosmetics to buy for vascular skin? What cream to choose and how to care for it? The stages of skin care are important, which already at the cleansing stage take care of sensitive skin.

1. Cleaning
   Use gentle cleansing products that do not damage the skin's natural protective barrier. These are foams, emulsions or delicate face wash gels. You can use our iconic cleansing foam for a beautiful complexion from the Violet line or a gentle cleansing emulsion for washing and removing make-up . Avoid hot water - use lukewarm water to wash your face instead.

2. Toning
   Choose alcohol-free toners that soothe and moisturize the skin. You can use our plant-active toner-essence (cotton-free) for this purpose.

3. Moisturizing
   Use moisturisers that contain soothing ingredients such as aloe, panthenol, hyaluronic acid or centella asiatica. Our best cream for vascular skin : the cooling strengthening cream is the perfect solution for vascular skin - it calms, soothes and calms after just 1 application! It also reduces redness and reduces skin reactivity.

   Regularly apply the vascular strengthening serum with troxerutin. Our cooling serum compress against redness is a serum rich in active ingredients that reduces redness and immediately soothes the skin. You can also use the antioxidant serum 9% vitamin C , which contains 3 non-irritating derivatives of vitamin C.

4. Sun protection
   Protecting any skin from the sun is essential, and in the case of vascular skin, an essential step. Apply a sunscreen every day in your morning care routine, even on cloudy days.

5. What not to eat and what to avoid?

   Alcohol, spicy food, hot drinks or simple sugars do not help, and in fact, they exacerbate redness in vascular skin. A healthy diet should be based on oily fish, berries and green leafy vegetables rich in vitamin K.

The key is to understand the specific needs of vascular skin and consistently use the right products and skincare methods. By choosing gentle, soothing ingredients and ensuring daily sun protection, you can effectively reduce redness, strengthen blood vessels and improve the overall condition of your skin.

Agata Kowalczyk

Master of Science in Cosmetics Technology, cosmetologist, trichologist