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How to Hide Spider Veins

Mukta Gaikwad
Patterns of veins on your face and legs make you think twice about the way you look. Hide them cleverly with a few 'how to hide spider veins tips'.
The intricate webs of veins usually found on face and legs are known as spider veins. They are caused due to rupture in the veins which are close to the skin, due to long term exposure to the sun, age, obesity, injury, hormone fluctuations or even pregnancy.
They spoil the cosmetics of your skin and make certain areas exceptionally blue or red. At a glimpse, they make the skin area look diseased and repulsive. Owing to this attribute, many women suffer from low confidence due to the presence of spider veins.
Cosmetic surgery is the only way to get rid of these intertwining patterns permanently. However, there are ways in which these veins can be hidden without surgery too.

Cosmetics

The easiest way of getting rid of facial spider veins is using cosmetics to conceal them. Buy a foundation or a concealer that matches your skin tone. There are special cosmetics that are designed to camouflage burn marks, scars and such other marks.
They work effectively to hide spider veins as well. Wash your face with warm water and cleanse it thoroughly with some cleansing milk. Pat dry if your skin seems to oily. Next, dab some concealer on the affected area and merge it well till it matches your skin color. Use a sponge to hide the spider veins perfectly.
Using your fingers might leave behind a few marks, which would be an unwanted addition. Lastly, dust your face with some translucent powder to make the skin tone even. You will have to follow this routine every time you wash your face. The same procedure can be used on the legs as well.

Stockings

Stockings have been a part of every haute couture. They are chic, sexy and stylish. Make good use of them to hide spider veins in case you are wearing a short dress. Stockings with lace, net or translucent stockings will give you legs the 'oomph' factor by conveniently hiding the spider veins.
Stockings can be worn with shorts, skirts and with dresses without much hesitation about how they will look. So, here's your remedy number two for hiding those gory looking patterns on you gorgeous legs.

Clothes

Clothes are the perfect answer for concealing spider veins. Pants, long dresses, long skirts, jeans and leggings will minimize the chances of your veins showing up. Most of these clothes are always in style, hence there is no question of whether you should wear them or not.
Additionally, with so many options there is a wide range of clothes to pick from, you get the perfect variety to suit all occasions. If you are heading to the beach in the summer time and want to wear something airy, then ethereal sarongs are the perfect answer for hiding the unwanted veins.

Tanning

Sun kissed skin bears a charm of sun, sand and surf. So get some tan on your legs to hide the spider veins. Tanning is a perfectly safe option for those of you who are considering it. It is a classic cover up, especially in summers, when wearing shorter clothes is need of the day.
Unfortunately, the only answer for hiding spider veins on your face is using makeup. However, the options to cover the spider veins on your legs are many.
Spider veins can be prevented by regularly avoiding excess physical exertion of legs, maintaining ideal body weight, sitting without crossing your legs, avoiding heels and keeping your legs raised up while sleeping.