topic Re: Blue veins in Beauty

Blue veins

Judaline — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:08:20 GMT

in my hands. Yuk. If my skin gets any thinner I think I'll just disappear. I need something to cover/camouflage them. Can't stand seeing them. The stuff I really liked is no longer available so I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem and has found a solution?

Re: Blue veins

Shanus — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:22:44 GMT

@Judaline My hands are beginning to lose "fat" as well. I was self conscious until I realized everyone else around my age had the similar issue.

Only if going somewhere "special", I use a lotion and then Bare Minerals powder foundation brushed on lightly. It seems to stick to the lotion. Of course, if you need to wash hands while out, I'm careful to wash finger area only or it begins to come off.

I usually just accept it. They can be improved by getting filler between the veins to plump that area, but that's not for me.

Re: Blue veins

Judaline — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:30:22 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Judaline My hands are beginning to lose "fat" as well. I was self conscious until I realized everyone else around my age had the similar issue.

Only if going somewhere "special", I use a lotion and then Bare Minerals powder foundation brushed on lightly. It seems to stick to the lotion. Of course, if you need to wash hands while out, I'm careful to wash finger area only or it begins to come off.

I usually just accept it. They can be improved by getting filler between the veins to plump that area, but that's not for me.

No, not for me, either. I remember Joan Rivers telling us about the hand surgery she had. She didn't look like she had thin skin-maybe just prominent veins.

Re: Blue veins

SilleeMee — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:53:59 GMT

Someone I know had her hand veins treated by sclerotherpy where a doctor injects a chemical into the veins and causes them to collapse. Non-surgical but you have to wear compression gloves for an entire day afterwards.

Re: Blue veins

Azcowgirl — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:47:49 GMT

My hands have always been older than the rest of me. Now they look so skeletal and veiny, I'm glad when a sleeve is extra long and gives me a little hand cover 😜.I've been tempted to do like Dolly and wear skin toned mesh fingerless gloves, or move to a cold climate where gloves are worn more frequently! 🤪

Re: Blue veins

Mimi NY — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:41:36 GMT

See them myself the veins showing ,the brown spots,and a few other things that makes me know I am getting older. Lately I look at them as WOW you are getting older. But then I think to myself it's a blessing in a way to be getting older as we all have known of others that didn't reach the age that we are, so we should just accept the changes and be glad we are breathing.

Re: Blue veins

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:26:35 GMT

Now I'm sitting here scrutinizing my hands.🤦‍♀️

Re: Blue veins

Marietherese1 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:30:47 GMT

I've had thin, veined hands my whole life. When I was still in my 20's, a little boy came up to me and said " Ooo you have witches hands!" I pretty much gave up on my hands after that.

Re: Blue veins

Petunia99 — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:46:37 GMT

Physicians can use fillers for the hands. I don't know anyone personally that has had it done. Lasts 12 to 18 months. I like looking at the before and afters. Google fillers for hands and there is lots to read and see. On another note, is there a make up that can be used for the hands that stays on well and doesn't look cakey? I've tried regular foundation and it wears off or cakes.

Re: Blue veins

Franell — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:57:13 GMT

I'm another one with blue veins and brown spots. What drives me nuts is that my husband,who never uses sunscreen or hand lotion has none of that. He is in the sun more than me too! Grrr

Re: Blue veins

Still Raining — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:51:33 GMT

Blue, prominent veins can be prize worth having.

I get a lot of blood draws and when the first person strikes out and calls in reinforcements for a fourth stab, I always steer them to that one outstanding hand vein.

Re: Blue veins

SilleeMee — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:59:10 GMT

Maybe try a tattoo concealer product. Those are heavily pigmented to do the trick and many are waterproof.

Re: Blue veins

Natureluvr — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:36:18 GMT

The veins in my hands are getting more prominent as I age, both bluer and puffier. I remember years ago, my grandmother telling me she would raise her arms straight up and let all of the blood drain out of the veins in the hands if she was having any picture with her hands showing, or if she was sitting at a table, she would make sure to put her elbows on the table and keep her hands raised so that the blood rushes down. That definitely makes a huge improvement in the look, but is not practical in most situations!

Re: Blue veins

Judaline — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:48:01 GMT

@Mimi NY wrote:
See them myself the veins showing ,the brown spots,and a few other things that makes me know I am getting older. Lately I look at them as WOW you are getting older. But then I think to myself it's a blessing in a way to be getting older as we all have known of others that didn't reach the age that we are, so we should just accept the changes and be glad we are breathing.

But would a little camouflage be out of the question?

Re: Blue veins

Carolina925 — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 11:54:31 GMT

Blue veins, wrinkly and saggy skin, neck waddle, droopy eyelids...ahh, the joy of being able to live a long life. I've noticed all this since I've entered my 70s and not handling any of it very well. My hands now look like my mother's, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, just that I wasn't ready yet. With so many of my friends passing on now, I know I should be happy with what I have, even when I can't stand to look at it. Good luck on your quest to find a solution. If you don't find anything that works, at least try and embrace your you-ness. Yes, I'm aware that is not a word but apparently made-up words are the new thing

Re: Blue veins

Mimi NY — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:31:06 GMT

@Judaline wrote:
@Mimi NY wrote:
See them myself the veins showing ,the brown spots,and a few other things that makes me know I am getting older. Lately I look at them as WOW you are getting older. But then I think to myself it's a blessing in a way to be getting older as we all have known of others that didn't reach the age that we are, so we should just accept the changes and be glad we are breathing.
But would a little camouflage be out of the question?

If it makes you feel better to hide aging flaws go for it .But you know when you wash you will see the veins or aging flaws once again. Are you doing it for yourself or others?

Just got to the age where I wish more individuals wouldn't be so into thinking they can hide or have too hide their aging flaws . Example knew a women years ago who was over 100 when she passed , living in assisted living and had a steady appointment for her hair to be washed and set but about every 6 weeks a tint job and cut ,but over the years had so many arguments with other women because she swore she had no greys ,didn't even realize she was getting it colored to cover the greys.

My concern is with aging is that I would hope I can keep my memory as sharp as it is .

Re: Blue veins

Icegoddess — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:40:25 GMT

What about Dermablend?

Re: Blue veins

Shirley in K — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:12:09 GMT

Dermablend, a friend also told me to try it. Thank you! I think
i will!

Re: Blue veins

Judaline — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:41:06 GMT

@Mimi NY wrote:
@Judaline wrote:
@Mimi NY wrote:
See them myself the veins showing ,the brown spots,and a few other things that makes me know I am getting older. Lately I look at them as WOW you are getting older. But then I think to myself it's a blessing in a way to be getting older as we all have known of others that didn't reach the age that we are, so we should just accept the changes and be glad we are breathing.
But would a little camouflage be out of the question?
If it makes you feel better to hide aging flaws go for it .But you know when you wash you will see the veins or aging flaws once again. Are you doing it for yourself or others?
Just got to the age where I wish more individuals wouldn't be so into thinking they can hide or have too hide their aging flaws . Example knew a women years ago who was over 100 when she passed , living in assisted living and had a steady appointment for her hair to be washed and set but about every 6 weeks a tint job and cut ,but over the years had so many arguments with other women because she swore she had no greys ,didn't even realize she was getting it colored to cover the greys.
My concern is with aging is that I would hope I can keep my memory as sharp as it is .

@Mimi NY It's really for me and secondly for going out in public. I think they are ugly. I don't like looking at them. I will cover them just like I cover my lips with lipstick. Why? Because I'll look better. I comb my hair to look better, too. Just one of those things.

Re: Blue veins

kindred cats — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 22:44:27 GMT

@Judaline .... My hands are just like yours, plus redness to top things off. I've gotten over my self-consciousness about them though since it seems my skin has thinned everywhere. I'd like to think aging is a beautiful thing, even if it goes against the grain of modern thinking.

I don't color my hair either....nature should know what it's doing. We can hope....