Niacinamide , Vitamin B3 is well know to dilate blood vessels. In fact, the marked blushing found with this medication is its one of its hallmarks. Oil of Olay is a cmompany which works quite often with this ingredient and you can find it in some of their products. ... more
What treatments are available to improve facial circulation?
I would like to know what non-surgical procedures are available to help increase blood circulation in the face especially around the eye area. I would say i have really good skin but it often looks fatigued despite having a healthy diet and going to the gym. I often find that if i rub or pinch my skin around the eye/cheekbone area it then has a healthy glow, despite it being slighty red and my skin looks 100 times better just for that instance.
I've tried tca peel/microdermabrasion on the face and various under-eye creams but still i have the same problem. How can I improve circulation in the face, especially around the eye area?
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465 posts
20 Jun 2009
I will be looking for these ingrediants but would like to add some suggestions.. I'm not a doctor but I like the below... The panasonic pore cleanser... It's a tiny suction device that pulls blood to the surface...Like microderm without cyrstals and half the suction but works... They retail for around $30 It is a pore cleanser with mist but I like the circulation effect so I but a cleansing or olive oil on then use it for a few minutes... Another think you could try is a massage called cupping it's a lymphatic massage that involves using mini suction type cups that are left on for a little while... A close friend who does Reiki and massage suggested it to me to help with scarring I received from fraxel...She offered to do it for free because she thinks it will help so much.. She recently met a women who had 115 stitches in her face from a accident and you couldn't tell until she pointed it out and you had to really look....She credits Cupping for helping her heal so well.. It speeds healing and increases circulation..I'm starting this week.. FYI I have been pinching my cheeks since I was young girl to have rosy cheeks...Tip from grandma..Sure beats makeup.. I don't think it can hurt you.. If you think your circulation is not that great you could try taking a aspiran a day..It thins the blood..Warm tubs instead of showers are great as well... Wanted to share Best wishes Let us know what works for you Good luck
465 posts
20 Jun 2009
Dr Oppenheim Your the bomb!!! Thank you for answering our questions on this site... I wish all dermatologists had your wealth of knowledge