Use of bee venom to care for the skin with spider veins
You're getting dressed and oh: what's that? A small red vein can be seen on your leg. These are often so-called spider veins, which also appear as fine, net-like clusters, similar to brushwood veins. But what are spider veins, what causes them and how can you effectively prevent them?
In this article, I will tell you more about these supposed beauty blemishes and give you important tips for gentle skin care options.
Spider veins in detail
Spider veins are small, enlarged veins that show through the top layer of skin. They affect one in three people and can appear on various parts of the leg - whether on the thighs, the inside of the lower legs or the edges of the feet. Sometimes they even appear on the face or chest.
Spider veins should not be confused with varicose veins. These are larger, swollen veins that may require medical treatment.
Both forms are caused by venous insufficiency, but differ in size, depth and symptoms.
Causes: The development of spider veins
Spider veins are caused by a weakness in the vein walls, which leads to dilated, visible blood vessels. The causes of spider veins are varied and include both genetic and lifestyle factors.
Hormonal changes are another cause of spider veins, especially in women. Pregnancy, puberty and menopause are associated with hormonal fluctuations that can affect the connective tissue
Prevention of spider veins
Regardless of your genetic predisposition or hormonal causes, there are a few measures you can integrate into your everyday life to prevent spider veins.
- Regular exercise: Exercise activates the calf muscle pump, which has an important function in transporting blood back to the heart. Even short walks, climbing stairs instead of using elevators or regular foot exercises can have a positive effect
- A balanced diet: A limited consumption of fat and meat can help to protect the blood vessels and thus reduce the risk of spider veins. It is also helpful to drink at least two liters of water or unsweetened tea a day
- Alternating showers and massages: Alternating between warm and cold water promotes blood circulation and can therefore prevent the appearance of spider veins. Massages, primarily of the connective tissue, can also help to prevent spider veins by promoting blood circulation and strengthening the connective tissue
In addition, compression stockings support blood circulation, while elevating the legs promotes venous return.
Excessive alcohol consumption should also be avoided, as it can lead to dilation of the blood vessels and thus promote the appearance of spider veins.
Skin care with bee venom
In addition to the classic treatment of spider veins, the care of the stressed skin is also of particular importance.
The use of creams with bee venom can provide natural support. The main component of bee venom (also known as apitoxin) is melittin, which can have an effect at various levels.
At bedrop, we have used high doses of bee venom in Bee Cream, a bee venom ointment with 8 herbal extracts. The ointment can be applied to stressed areas several times a day. When massaged in, the bee venom contained in Bee Cream triggers a natural reaction on the skin, which is similar to a bee sting.
The targeted application by massaging in the Bee Cream results in
- a revitalized skin feeling
- a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin
This process provides natural support and improves the appearance of the skin at the same time. In combination with the high-quality and 100% natural herbal extracts, Bee Cream provides natural cooling and a pleasant feeling on the skin.
Click here for our Bee Cream.
