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| Cuperose Skin |
| This manifests as delicate skin with a reddish color due to broken blood vessels. The causes may range from fragile capillaries, excess heat or inflammation in the liver or kidneys, the spleen not being able to govern the movement of the blood, a heart imbalance, use of steroidal creams, sun damage, hyperthyroidism or excess levels of estrogen. It often occurs around the nose at first and is more noticeable in people with thin transparent skin. It is important to avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot, spicy foods as they can aggravate the condition. |
| Take a supplement of vitamin C with 500 mg bioflavonoids to help strengthen the capillaries. Drink horsetail tea to encourage skin elasticity. A warm (not hot) compress of chamomile, horsetail and white oak bark tea can be applied to help strengthen and reduce inflammation. Avoid facial steams, abrasive cleansing such as scrubs, saunas as well as very hot baths or extremely cold water. Minimize sun exposure. |
| Cuperose Skin Formula |
| 1 oz. jojoba oil 1/4 oz. rose hip oil 10 drops borage seed oil 10 drops evening primrose oil 4 drops neroli oil 3 drops rose oil 5 drops chamomile oil 2 drops geranium oil |
| Blend and apply to affected areas. |
| As an alternative, add 15 drops of any of the following essential oils to 1 ounce of vegetable oil and gently massage it into the area of broken capillaries: bay, chamomile, cypress, lemon, peppermint, rose or rosemary. |
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