4 Simple Ways To Cover Up Varicose Veins

For those of us who have suffered from vein disease, it can be really uncomfortable to show up to the river in shorts, or attend a celebration in a dress. We typically resort to avoiding anything that involves showing the large ropey veins running down the back and side of our legs.

The only way to truly solve this is to seek medical treatment. But in the meantime, if you're looking for ways to cover them or make them appear less prominent, here are 4 things you can use to help.

Out of the most popular options for living with varicose veins, compression stockings are the most practical. Not only do they help cover them, but they can slow the progression of vein disease.

Remember, compression garments do not reverse vein disease. Once a vein has become enlarged, it’s not going to fade without treatment. However, the precision weaving process used to manufacture compression stockings helps promote healthy blood flow by applying light pressure to the surface of the skin.

Most doctors recommend a pair of stockings with 10 to 15 mmHg. The rating that you’ll see on compression stockings mmHg means “millimeters of mercury gradient.” A compression item with a 15 to 20 mmHg rating means that it applies 15 mmHg of pressure at the knee and 20 at the ankle.

Check out this helpful guide over at verywellhealth.com for the best 8 compression stockings and how to pick the right ones for you: verywellhealth.com/best-compression-socks-for-varicose-veins-4170062



TIP: Don’t forget to replace your compression stockings periodically. If worn daily, they should be replaced once every 6 months or so. This will ensure that your stockings always have enough elasticity to keep your blood moving. We also suggest purchasing stockings through your doctor. They may cost more, but the quality is far better and more regulated than what you may find in a retail store.

A good combination of high quality cosmetics is a fantastic way to take attention off of varicose veins. While this is a lot of work for someone to do every day, it’s a good option if there is a special event coming up.

We wouldn’t recommend this as a daily part of your routine. It would be expensive and time consuming. This is something that’s helpful in the event of a special party or work event,

This article on stylecraze.com explains the process that a lot of people are using to help their legs look great with body makeup. https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/makeup-tips-to-cover-varicose-veins-spider-veins/

Using self tanning lotion can help gradually fade the prominence of varicose and spider veins. It may take some time to get the desired effects. But if kept up on, it can help lower the amount of self consciousness a person feels about their legs.

This is a good option for a person who wants to improve their leg appearance over time. This won’t be helpful for a person that needs a quick solution for a photoshoot or dinner party.

One thing we like about this option is the fact that it can be used in athletic and other active situations. When used properly, self tanning lotion does not come off in the water or in other situations where activity might rub off a body concealer.

(Check with your doctor before trying this to make sure that you don't have an allergy or health condition that would make these lotions unsafe for you.)

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NOTE: The information contained in this article is strictly intended to be used for educational purposes. All medical concerns should be discussed with your doctor.