Couperose in the face, cheeks or nose (cause & treatment)

Rosacea usually occurs on the face, on the cheeks and nose. Although these noticeable red veins are completely harmless, people often seek a rosacea treatment because they find it unsightly. Fortunately, with the right natural facial care, you can reduce redness in your face and, moreover, prevent rosacea as much as possible.

What is rosacea on the face?

Couperose is a dilation of small superficial blood vessels on the skin of the face. These small red veins (sometimes blue or purple) are mainly found on the cheeks and nose, but they can also appear in other places on the face, such as just above the eyes, forehead or chin. These red veins are also compared to red threads, stripes or spiders.

Tip for recognizing couperose : if you press a glass against your skin and the redness disappears, you can assume that the blood vessels are the cause of the redness in your face.

Couperose face or rosacea, what is the difference?

Couperose is often confused with rosacea, even though they are different skin problems and may require different treatments. The difference is that the small red lines can be a symptom of rosacea. When you suffer from rosacea, other symptoms also occur. These include red cheeks that feel warm (sometimes in attacks), persistent redness, and small red bumps. These characteristics do not occur with couperose.

Here you will find the best rosacea products that are also suitable for couperose treatment.

Couperose cause, how does it happen?

To keep your body warm, capillaries normally open and close. They can be damaged for various reasons, causing them to remain open. This is the reason for those red veins in your face, cheeks or nose.

Usually the cause of rosacea is a natural consequence of aging. But other factors can also play a role, including:

• Large temperature differences, for example due to the sauna.
• Hormonal changes.
• A light skin type.
• Long-term use of hormone ointment against eczema.

Now that you know how rosacea develops, you would of course like to know how to get rid of it :). Read more information about couperosis treatment and which skincare routine suits it best.

Couperose treatment

There is no such thing as the one and only true couperose treatment. Did you know that someone with couperose often has thin skin and weak capillaries? By protecting the skin well, you ensure that the skin barrier remains intact and less cell damage occurs, such as from UV light, blue light , or polluted air. Therefore, choose a natural serum or cream with a high concentration of antioxidants.

An effective treatment for rosacea is laser treatment or IPL. To keep your natural skin barrier as intact as possible, choose mild natural facial care in addition to your couperose treatment. This way your skin remains in its natural balance and can protect itself as best as possible. Prevention is of course always better than cure ;-).

To prevent skin damage caused by couperose, it is always preferable to opt for a gentle approach when dealing with skin problems. Such as the best organic acne products and a natural treatment for facial eczema.

Scrubbing is strictly forbidden if you suffer from couperose. Opt for a facial peel to remove dead skin cells.

The ideal skincare routine in a couperose treatment

For effective treatment of couperose symptoms, a good skincare routine is essential. The right products have restorative and protective properties, reduce redness, soothe the facial skin, and restore the barrier function. See the skincare routine steps below for couperose on the face, nose, or cheeks, and the best facial care products to use.

Step 1: A mild facial cleanser

Flow Balm to Milk cleanser in our range natural facial cleansers is a perfect cleanser in a couperose treatment. To let the protective, natural oils on your skin do their work, do not cleanse your skin in the morning. For a light refresher, it is better to use a natural one face spray.

Step 2: Soothing and balancing facial spray

You can therefore use a facial toner in the form of a face spray as a light cleanser in the morning, but also for increased hydration and an extra antioxidant boost. Our rose water spray also reduces redness. That is why you can also use it in your evening skincare routine, before applying your other care products.

Step 3: Retinol serum

The best retinol serum has too many benefits to leave it out of your couperose treatment. It has the effectiveness of a serum, day cream, and face oil in one product. RetinLift 3-in-1 contains an exceptionally high concentration of active ingredients. For protection against harmful external influences and slowing down skin aging. Use retinol serum in your morning routine.

Step 4: Natural facial oil

Finish your evening routine with natural face oil . Our Intensive Treatment Oil is best suited for this. It contains a large amount of nutrients that, among other things, help increase skin elasticity. At the same time, the antioxidants present offer good protection. Rosehip oil supports collagen production and helps hydrate the skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines. A truly multifunctional product!

Step 5: Weekly mask

As mentioned earlier, it is very important not to damage the skin, especially during couperose treatment. Therefore, do not use aggressive products or cosmetic treatments such as an intensive peel. Instead, opt for a fruit acid peel , such as the Lingonberry Milk Mask. This is a natural face mask that also acts as a mild peel. Use this no more than once a week.

Do you suffer from red veins on your face, nose or cheeks and are you unsure about the right rosacea treatment? Please feel free to contact our beauty professionals!