avoid the sun, this damages skin and with aging skin becomes thin to begin with. second add antioxidant vitamins to help the skin cells replace themselves (vitamin C and E are important).
next only bathe 2-3 times per week. soaking the skin can cause thinness, with mild soap and not very hot water. the american academy of dermatology recommends all seniors use a moisturizer twice daily with petroluem jelly.
other things that contribue are fragile blood vessels, also benefit from antioxidants. citrus bioflavinoids have also been shown to help. note: too much vitamin E can cause bruising so make sure you only use as directed.
also things like aspirin can cause this. if you take it for a heart conditin dont stop . for pain try to stick to tylenol.
Anthocyanosides, which are present in high concentrations in bilberry, may also strengthen capillaries through their effects on collagen.An extract of horse chestnut called escin may also help with bruising. Horse chestnut has been traditionally used to treat varicose veins and other problems involving blood vessels and swelling. One double-blind study of 70 people found that about 10 g of 2% escin gel, applied externally to bruises in a single dose 5 minutes after they were induced, reduced bruise tenderness. (www.healthlibrary.com)
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