How the color of your skin’s blood vessels determines your perfect clothing color

How fascinating is it to discover that the color of your skin’s blood vessels genuinely plays a role in the art of choosing the perfect clothing? These observations suggest that this aspect, although not always supported by solid scientific evidence, is an indispensable element in the world of personal style. In this blog, we will look at how subtle differences in skin tones can help you find clothing & accessories that enhance your natural glow.

The blood vessel color of your wrist

Take a good look at the inside of your wrist in natural daylight. You’ll notice that your veins have a specific shade, usually blue, green, or a mixture of both. These shades give you a hint about the undertone of your skin:

When you notice that your veins are primarily blue or purple in color, there is a good chance that your skin has a cool undertone. This undertone is characterized by a silvery or pink glow in your skin, which means that colors with a cooler base, such as jewel tones and silver jewelry, will enhance your natural beauty.

If, on the other hand, your veins have a greener tint, this indicates a warm skin undertone. Your skin probably emanates a golden or peach-like glow. This means that you look your best in earth tones, gold jewelry, and other warm colors that bring out the golden sparkle in your skin.

A combination of blue and green veins? Then you belong to the fortunate ones with a neutral skin undertone. This means that your skin has a perfect balance between cool and warm tones, which will make almost any color palette look good on you. Whether you choose cool pastels or warm earth tones, you can hardly go wrong. The advantage of a neutral undertone is that you can experiment with a wide range, from soft beige, green to vibrant red, and everything in between. You are truly blessed with a versatile skin that allows you to play with a wealth of shades in both clothing and accessories.

How is it determined in the skin?

The visible hue of the blood vessels under your skin is determined by a combination of factors.

1. Structure and thickness of the skin: Our skin is composed of various layers, the thickness and transparency of which vary per person and body part. In areas with thicker skin layers or less transparency, the blood vessels are more difficult to see, which can make it look different than in thinner skin layers where they are more clearly visible.
2. Pigmentation: People with higher concentrations of melanine (the skin, hair, and eye pigment) will notice that their blood vessels are less noticeable and could appear differently colored than in people with less melanin.
3. Blood properties: The blood itself is also important. Blood that is rich in oxygen has a bright red color, which can give the blood vessels a bluish tint under the skin, while oxygen-poor blood is darker and the blood vessels can appear greener or even purpler.
4. Rayleigh Scattering: This physical principle explains how light is scattered when it moves through transparent substances, such as our skin. Blue light scatters more than red light, contributing to the bluish hue of blood vessels through the skin.

The observed difference of the blood vessels under the skin therefore does not reflect the reality of the blood, but is the result of how light interacts with the skin and the underlying blood vessels. This interaction creates the various shades we see in people’s blood vessels.

In other words

Behind this matching lies in how certain shades compliment and make your natural skin undertone shine. The right shades can make your skin glow, your eyes sparkle, and even enhance your hair tones. On the other hand, wearing colors that don’t match your undertone can make you look pale.

Cool undertone: Opt for clothing in vibrant, cool hues such as emerald green, deep blue, bright pink, and icy blue. Silver jewellery would complement beautifully and provide a sparkle that perfectly matches your skin.

Warm undertone: Welcome rich, earthy shades into your wardrobe, such as terracotta, olive green, deep orange, and golden yellow. Gold jewelry enhances these warm tones and gives your look an extra dose of radiant warmth.

Neutral undertone: You have the privilege to experiment with a versatile palette. Try everything from soft pastel shades like lavender and sea green to vibrant colors like coral red and turquoise. Both silver and gold will effortlessly look stunning, giving you the freedom to play with different styles and finishes.

By following these tips, you can not only put together a wardrobe that maximally enhances your appearance, but you will also radiate more confidence by wearing clothes that truly suit you. So, dive into your wardrobe and experiment.

What else can Iconic Elements do for you?

Iconic Elements offers complete care for the essential needs of your skin: cleansing, protecting and correcting. Correction focuses on specific care points such as dryness, irritation, spots and fine lines.

For dry skin, we offer the Natural Moisturizer cream; for irritated skin, the Calming cream.

We tackle pigmentation spots with the Spot Reducer cream for sensitive skin, while the Targeted Pigment Serum combined with Spot Reducer works effectively on spots on normal skin.

You can reduce fine lines with the Anti-Aging Cream and the Firming Booster serum, which together combat free radicals and stimulate collagen production. Iconic Elements is your partner for a healthy, glowing skin.

Now that you’re here

In addition to finding the perfect clothing match that suits your skin and the right skincare, you naturally want to look your best. Who doesn’t know: you look great in the mirror, but the result in pictures is disappointing. Why is there such a big difference between our mirror image and how we appear in photos? And another question, which is the real you, the one from a photo or mirror? Click here to continue, we’re going to scrutinize this question and share useful tips to ensure you also shine in photos.