Natural Secrets of Beauty — Part 2

Adapted from “Secrets of Youth and Beauty” by Daniele Ryman.

There are lots of things that can go wrong with the face, whether it’s naturally pretty or not.

For example, broken capillaries or spider veins can be particularly visible on the cheeks. If you have this problem, avoid hot baths and showers, hot facials, too much sun and especially alcohol, as these cause capillaries to dilate.

Vitamin C in your diet is important, as is rutin, a bioflavanoid found in the pith of citrus fruits. These can often be found together in supplements. Both are good for strengthening vein walls.

Also, parsley is an effective essential oil which slows down the spread of broken capillaries and moderates their appearance.

Another essential oil for this problem is oil of chamomile. So are violet leaves and orange oils.

Here’s a recipe for a face oil for broken capillaries you can make up yourself at home:

30ml (2 tbspn) rose masqueta oil
10ml (1 dspn) argan oil
2 capsules borage oil
2 capsules wheatgerm oil
6 drops essential oil of parsley
2 drops essential oil of chamomile, violet leaves or orange
50ml bottle

Mix together in the bottle and it’s ready for use.

Apply to the face after cleansing, preferably in the morning. After ten minutes, remove surplus.

The oil will keep for two to three months.