Spider Vein Relief

Botanical Relief Cream Formula

What are varicose veins and Spider Veins? Thread veins on the leg are commonly called Spider Veins, Broken Veins, Surface Veins or Venous Flares. It doesn't really matter what you call them as long as you don't get Spider Veins confused with their more painful cousins, varicose veins.

Spider veins are the thread-like colored veins seen on the surface of the skin. While they are not as painful as enlarged varicose veins, they can actually bleed and get worse without treatment. Spider veins occur most commonly in the legs but can be seen on the face and other parts of the body. These spider veins (telangectasias) are never as engorged and noticeable as the bulging varicose veins. Nevertheless, Spider Veins are cosmetically unappealing. Remember, varicose veins are the largest veins seen in the legs and Spider Veins are the smaller ones.

How do Spider veins develop?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins carry blood back to the heart. Just as water always flows downhill, blood always flows from high to low pressure. The pressure in the arteries is high while the pressure in the veins is low. This fluid system works well when we are lying down, but when we are standing, the blood in the veins of our legs must flow against the force of gravity back to our heart.

This fluid pressure builds up in the veins in the legs. Our body overcomes this problem with a combination of one-way valves and a remarkably designed pump system. The check-valves valves are in our veins and the muscles in our legs act as the pumping mechanism. When our muscles contract, they squeeze the veins and the blood is forced back to the heart. The one-way valves prevent the blood from flowing backwards when the muscles relax.

However, sometimes the valves malfunction. A variety of conditions, such as pregnancy, prolonged standing (especially when stationary), obesity or rapid increases in hormones may cause the vein walls to weaken. As the veins relax or dilate, the valves can no longer close completely. Reverse pressures build up and, over time, can cause unsightly Spider Veins to appear.

The walls of our veins are thinner, much less elastic and weaker than the walls of arteries. The pressures within the veins can become severe enough to exceed the actual strength of the valve. When the vein enlarges, because of this increased pressure, it puts even more pressure on the next valve the fluids encounter, and the condition continues to deteriorate. The effects of gravity, body weight and the "uphill journey" of the fluids within the veins are the primary reasons that varicose veins occur almost exclusively in the legs.

How Long Will It Take To See Results?
The length of time for the Jozzer Spider Vein Relief formula to begin reducing the appearance of Spider Veins depends on a number of factors including your skin type, how old the spider veins are, the type of Spider Veins etc. Noticeable results can occur in as little as 2 to 4 weeks.

Spider Veins "Vanish" Safely & Naturally! Stop hiding your legs and being embarrassed by unsightly Spider Veins. Now there's a safe way to virtually eliminate or fade Spider Veins in as little as just 2 weeks! Blood flows freely, ugly Spider Veins fade, and your legs will look so good you'll want to show them off again!

Simply massage Jozzer Spider Vein Relief on the Spider Veins. The botanical and vitamin enriched cream deeply penetrates the skin to help strengthen the walls and valves of veins, allowing blood to flow more freely. In just weeks, Spider Veins can be significantly reduced and legs will look more healthy and younger looking! This natural herbal cream works without doctors, without surgery, and without pain.

Natural Botanical and Vitamin-Enriched Formula

Easy to use Fast results Not greasy Legs may feel softer No Doctors No Surgery No Pain Ingredients Include:

Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Concentrate is a very effective intracellular antioxidant and free radical scavenger. Aloe vera also supports the immune system. Our skin provides the first line of defense against pathogenic bacteria, viruses and yeasts, as well as establishing a shield against environmental pollutants, toxins, and solar radiation. The whole leaf aloe vera concentrate in Jozzer Spider Vein Relief works to strengthen that shield, as well as promote a youthful and supple skin appearance. Additionally, Aloe vera profoundly stimulates epidermal tissue regeneration. By stimulating the epidermal cells to replicate (reproduce) more quickly, the Aloe vera may greatly enhance healing, repair and regeneration of the skin.

LTSM® Multi Plant Mineral Blend is essential for skin and immune health. The organic plant-source minerals (over 90 essential and trace minerals!) like magnesium, calcium, zinc and potassium in Jozzer Spider Vein Relief can nourish the skin and underlying tissues and help to strengthen the skin’s environmental shield.

Berkana’s LTSM® MMC (multi-mineral concentrate) is a remarkable plant-derived ionic mineral solution designed to provide the skin and body with vital metabolic trace and essential minerals. LTSM® MMC is produced using only water, no chemistry and no heat is used. This means that the natural plant enzymes are present just as Mother Nature intended, undisturbed and uncompromised in purity. The source for LTSM® MMC is lignite ore carefully selected from a fresh water deposit that research indicates is one of the most bioactive deposits in North America. The plant-rich ore is then prepared using a proprietary cold-water leaching process that preserves the delicate organic properties of the more than 98 trace and essential ionic minerals, the fulvic acid, and the plant enzymes.

Safflower Oil’s high linoleic acid content, allows it to act as a deep penetrating moisturizer to hydrate the skin and keep it smooth, soft and supple. One of nature’s best moisture-retaining oils, especially for more sensitive skin.

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Seed Butter) has been used for centuries by Africans for its unsurpassed ability to maintain and protect the skin. Due to the high concentration of unsaponifiable matters as well as fatty acid triglycerides (mainly oleic and stearic) as well as Phytosterol, which promotes cellular growth, this exceptionally rich vegetable extract yields substantial qualities. Other componenets of Shea Butter include Kariten, (a blend of various derivatives with pro-vitamini properties,) Triterpenic Alcohols with Cinnamon Esters, (that may provide protection from UV rays,) and Allantoin (a resinous ester that may provide skin healing and disinfecting properties.) Shea Butter nourishes, rejuvenates, conditions, rehydrates and promotes cell growth. It is especially beneficial for the healing of small wounds, cracks, crevices and other skin disorders.

Jozzer Hyper-Oxygen is Berkana’s proprietary oxygen-rich solution; In fact, it is one of the primary and most beneficial ingredients in Jozzer Spider Vein Relief. Recent research has found that oxygen from the air (that is, sources outside of the bloodstream,) is far more important for the health of the skin and scalp than was previously realized. Air supplies the top 0.25-0.4 mm of the skin with oxygen, dermatologist Markus Stücker of the Ruhr-University in Bochum, Germany, and his colleagues have discovered. This is almost 10 times deeper than previous estimates. This zone includes the entire outermost layer of living cells - the epidermis - and some of the dermis below, which contains sweat glands and hair roots. An external perfusion of oxygen may help improve skin tone, texture, color and youthfulness.

Phytonadione (Vitamin K): Many of the features of common chronic disorders, especially connective tissue disorders, are identical to the symptoms of vitamin K deficiencies. Vitamin K -- playfully termed “nature's band-aid” -- is used in the body to control blood clotting and is essential for synthesizing the liver protein that controls the clotting. It is involved in creating the important prothrombin, which is the precursor to thrombin - a very important factor in blood clotting. It is also involved in bone and tissue formation and repair. Vitamin K is a natural vitamin found in green-leafy vegetables, fruits, oils, eggs, meats, milk products and grains. It has been used for years by dermatologists and surgeons to minimize post-operative and other types of bruising in addition to other medical purposes.

Squalene is a naturally occurring oil found in several foods including olive oil and wheat germ oil, some meats, and some fish oils. It is also a naturally occurring substance in human sebum. Squalene is also manufactured in the liver. Humans cannot live without squalene because we use squalene as a basic building block to make hormones and other substances in our bodies. The richest source of this fine and important oil is a particular breed of shark that lives in deep waters off the island of Okinawa, Japan.

Ø Squalene oil is used both internally and externally. It serves as an antioxidant to protect cell membranes and to protect the bodies inside the cells, including the nucleus, from free radical damage. Ø Although human sebum, a fatty matter under the skin, contains squalene, (which is synthesized by the body on a daily basis). The production of this compound declines with age and can cause the skin to become rough, dry, and vulnerable to age spots. Adding squalene to skin care formulas can help replace this important ingredient to healthy and young-looking skin. Ø Squalene helps to discourage the growth of bacteria that can block normal cell development. At the same time, Squalene’s antioxidant properties protect the skin from the harmful effects of sun, winter cold, smoke and pollution. Ø Because Squalane is so microscopically fine, it is easily absorbed deep into the dermal layers of the skin with amazing quickness. This smooth, deep penetration assists in the acceleration of new cell growth.

Isopropyl Palmitate is a colorless liquid with very low viscosity, exceptional skin penetration and spreading properties and a non-oily feel. It is an excellent addition to skin care formulations.

Glycerin attracts moisture from the air helping keep skin moist and hydrated all day. Plant-derived glycerin is non-greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin to help prevent drying and chapping.

Lanolin is excellent for dry, rough, and damaged skin. It is very penetrating and adaptive because of its molecular similarity to the lipids found in human skin.

Sweet Almond Oil: Besides being a great source of monounsaturated fat -- which lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol and raises "good" HDL cholesterol -- almonds can contribute to building strong bones because they contain more calcium than any other nut. They are high in the trace mineral boron, which may help regulate calcium metabolism. The almond and its oil contain more phosphorus and iron than any other nut and is most easily assimilated. Also, two phytochemicals found in almonds - quercetin and kaempferol - have been shown to inhibit the growth of some skin disorders. Almonds are also an excellent source of Vitamin E, magnesium, iodine, zinc, copper and potassium plus 18 of the 20 amino acids needed for healthy cellular repair and growth.

Emu Oil reduces the pain and inflammation associated with bruising. It can accelerate the healing of burns and wounds and minimize pain and scarring. Current research demonstrates that emu oil can in some cases significantly reduce skin inflammation. Two U.S. patents have been issued on Emu Oil. The first is for the reduction of inflammation, and reducing the pain of arthritis. The second is for internal use as described below:

Emu oil contains no steroids or hormones. It lacks phosopholipids, (which explains the high skin-penetrating ability of the oil,) and is high in oleic acid, (which makes it possible to carry large active compounds directly and immediately through the skin barrier,) also, Emu oil contains high levels of linolenic acid, a substance that eases joint pain.

Here are just a few key skin benefits of Emu Oil

* Bacteriostatic nature, excellent for healing open wounds * Enhances growth activity of the skin from a cellular level * “Non-comedogenic” (does not clog pores nor does it promote pimples) * Excellent transport for other skin botanicals and nutritionals * Enhances the skin's ability to withstand the rigors of cold climate * Possesses remarkable prophylactic anti-inflammatory properties * Has a natural SPF (sun protection factor) * Can prevents stretch marks, diminishes or completely erases existing ones Jojoba Oil has been documented to increase the skin’s surface suppleness and reduces skin dryness for hours. Jojoba oil is readily absorbed into the skin, leaving skin feeling smooth and soft.

Avocado Oil contains protein, vitamins A, D, and E, amino acids, and lecithin. It is highly therapeutic oil. It softens the skin, increases skin elasticity, leaves no greasy residue and moisturizes the skin. This ultra rich oil is a delightful treasure containing high amounts of Vitamin A, B1, B2, D, and E. Also contains amino acids, sterols, pantothenic acid, lecithin, protein and other essential fatty acids. Highly prized to those with skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and other skin ailments, avocado oil is rather thick and rich oil that is highly recommended to those with sensitive skin, problem skin and other irritations that require vitamin rich oils.

Centella Asiatica: (COMMON NAME: gotu kola or hydrocotyle) is a slender, creeping plant that grows commonly in swampy areas of India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, South Africa and the tropics.

Gotu kola has been widely used for a number of conditions, particularly in traditional Eastern health care. In Ayurveda Gotu kola is one of the chief herbs for revitalizing the nerves and brain cells. It is said to fortify the immune system, both cleansing and feeding it, and to strengthen the adrenals.

It has been used as a tonic for purification of blood and for promoting healthy skin. The leaves of this swamp plant have been used around the world for centuries to treat skin disorders. There are three main chemical constituents in Gotu kola. The first is asiaticoside, which is a triterpene glycoside and classified as an antibiotic. It aids in wound healing and has been used in the treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis in the Far East. The second constituent is a pair of chemicals, brahmoside and brahminoside, which are saponin glycosides. These are diuretic in nature and have a slightly sedative action in large doses. Finally, there is madecassoside, a glycoside that is a strong anti-inflammatory agent. The plant also contains a rich a source of Vitamin K, magnesium, calcium and sodium.

Gotu Kola has been found to have significant results in healing of skin, other connective tissues, lymph tissue, blood vessels, and mucous membranes. Researchers have found that Gotu kola contains several glycosides that exhibit wound healing and anti-inflammatory activities and that asiaticosides stimulate the formation of lipids and proteins necessary for healthy skin. Gotu kola affects various stages of tissue development, including keratinization (the process of replacing skin after sores or ulcers), the synthesis of collagen (the first step in tissue repair), the stimulation of hair and nail growth, and support for the repair of cartilage. Gotu kola has been effectively used in the treatment of second and third degree burns. It has been shown to decrease healing time and to reduce scar tissue formation.

Chamomile: The active components of chamomile include alpha bisabobol, chamozulene, polyines, and flavonoids. No single factor has been shown to possess all the major healing properties of whole chamomile. The consensus is that each major constituent is effective for specific conditions, and plays a supportive role in others. A special commission appointed by the Federal German Health Office has stated that chamomile flowers contain a complex of active principles that when used together "combat inflammation, stimulate the regeneration of cell tissue, and promote the healing of refractory wounds and skin ulcers."

Grapefruit seed extract is one of the most widely applied completely natural ingredients used for its anti-bacterial & preservative qualities. It’s has marvelous skin care ingredient stabilizing properties. It is also packed with a variety of minerals and the antioxidant Vitamin C.

Horse Chestnut has tonic and mildly narcotic properties and has been used as an external application to ulcers and to a variety of skin disorders. Horse Chestnut is an astringent and anti-inflammatory. The unique actions of Horse Chestnut are on the vessels of the circulatory system. It increases the strength and tone of the veins in particular. It is used internally to aid the body in the treatment of problems such as varicose and spider veins, phlebitis, inflammation in the veins, varicosity and hemorrhoids.

In Germany, Commission E, which is the equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves standardized horse chestnut for treatment of conditions of the veins of the legs, including varicose and spider veins, a sensation of heaviness, nocturnal cramping of the calves, pruritis, and swelling. This condition is described medically as chronic venous insufficiency.

Ylang Ylang: Tropical islanders have used the sweet, heady aroma of ylang ylang blossoms to help ease the unpleasant effects of stress and nervousness. Ylang ylang was also used by to treat insect bites and to ward off fever. The essential oil has a sweet, flowery smell, which is aromatic, hypnotic, and relaxing, affecting both the mind and the emotions. It is also a rejuvenator for the skin and hair.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)/Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a stable derivative of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). When used in topical creams or serums, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate has been shown to have a protective effect against inflammation caused by UVB sun exposure. It is considered to be a good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. As a fat-soluble form of vitamin C, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is able to quickly penetrate the lipid layers of the skin cells and underlying dermal tissues, providing support for collagen synthesis as well as for the protective immune cell layer in the deeper skin layer (the Langerhans cells). Vitamin C is perhaps the most popular vitamin among the common nutrients and biochemicals. Because the vitamin is water-soluble, it must be regularly replenished. One of the prime responsibilities of ascorbic acid is to assist in the production of collagen, the principle protein used to synthesize connective tissue that is essential to skin, bone, and cartilage formation. Vitamin C accomplishes this task by helping the body utilize such nutrients as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. More Important, ascorbic acid is recognized as a potent anti-oxidant, helping to protect cells from damage by free radicals. The biochemical is also essential for wound healing and in strengthening blood vessel walls.

Pseudocollagen is a plant-derived protein that is a replica of normal collagen. Like collagen, Pseudocollagen penetrates deep into the skin cells to support even the most fragile skin. Pseudocollagen functions as a building block for individual cells. It helps contain precious cellular nutrients and binds cells together to provide greater skin elasticity, more resilience, and a youthful look and feel.

Allantoin helps clean away damaged tissue and stimulates new and healthy tissue growth. Allantoin may help alleviate the skin-irritation effects of certain cosmetic ingredients such as soap and detergent surfactants, oils, and acidic or alkaline materials. Allantoin produces its desirable effects by promoting and speeding up the healthy, natural processes of the body. It helps the skin to help itself.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is a fat-soluble vitamin; it is one of the vitamins that act as antioxidants. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from the damage of oxidation. It is important in the formation of red blood cells and the use of vitamin K.

Vitamin E's main function is to act as an antioxidant. Every substance in your body is made of molecules, which are in turn made up of individual atoms connected by bonds. When a molecule is oxidized the double bond(s) between atoms is (are) broken, changing a double bond to a single bond. This leaves two open bonding sites for free radicals that contain oxygen. (A free radical is a natural by-product of enzymatic reactions, but they are still bad.) When free radicals bond with a molecule, it cannot work as effectively and will become useless much quicker. Vitamin E stops this from happening by gathering up the free radicals before they can damage your cells. Vitamin E keeps vitamin A, as well as many other nutrients, unoxidized in the digestive tract and body so they can work as efficiently as possible.

One of E's most important functions is to keep polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) from being oxidized. This is important because PUFA is a major part of every cell membrane in your body. When PUFA in cell membranes is oxidized, it makes the whole membrane much weaker. When this happens the cell becomes abnormally structured and cannot perform its functions to the best of its ability.

A cell can usually duplicate itself about 50 times. When you have a good amount of vitamin E in your body, cells can duplicate themselves many more times. Inadequate vitamin E is a big factor in the cause of premature aging. The first thing that happens in aging is your cells degrade because of oxidation. Then you get weird pigments that indicate the many damaged cells in your skin. Next, enzymes arise that dissolve the dysfunctional cells, which start the collapse of metabolism. This whole process can be greatly postponed by a generous intake of vitamin E. Vitamin E greatly slows oxidation, which is the first stage of premature aging.

Retinol (Vitamin A) is one of the most active, or usable, forms of vitamin A, and is found in animal foods such as liver and eggs. Retinol is often called preformed Vitamin A. It can be converted to retinal and retinoic acid, other active forms of the vitamin A family. Some plant foods contain darkly colored pigments called provitamin A carotenoids that your body can convert to vitamin A.

Vitamin A plays an important role in vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division and cell differentiation, which is the process by which a cell decides what it is going to become. It also maintains the surface linings of your eyes and your respiratory, urinary, and intestinal tracts. When those linings break down, bacteria can enter your body and cause infection. Vitamin A also helps your body regulate its immune system, and the immune system, of course, helps prevent or fight off infections by making white blood cells that destroy harmful bacteria and viruses. (Research indicates that Vitamin A may help lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infections, function more effectively.) Vitamin A also may help prevent bacteria and viruses from entering your body by maintaining the integrity of skin and mucous membranes.