So you've been getting a bit passionate … and you're left with some hickeys. Of course you don't want everyone to know what you've been up to! But how can you hide them? Will you need to wear a scarf round your neck or a high collar until it fades? Fortunately there are some simple home remedies you can try …
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1. Ice
Everybody's got some ice in the freezer, so this is an easy home remedy to try. Don't apply it directly to the skin though. Wrap in a towel or face cloth and press gently on the hickey. This should reduce the swelling.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
2. Spoons
On the same principle, you can pop a couple of spoons in the freezer and use them to calm your hickey. They'll need to be in the freezer for a while; once they've chilled, hold them on your skin and you should see the redness fade.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
3. Massage
But what can you do if you're not at home and there isn't a freezer handy? Try gently massaging the area blighted by your hickey. Alternate directions and keep massaging for several minutes. Repeat various times during the day.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
4. Toothbrush
Everybody's got one of these at home, although you may prefer to use an old one. It should have soft bristles, as you don't want to be too harsh on the area. Massage gently over the hickey several times a day.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
5. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has a lot of beauty uses, so it's worth having some in the kitchen. Dilute 4 or 5 tablespoons in warm water and rub on the hickey several times a day. You shouldn't try this on a fresh hickey; wait until it's a couple of days old.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
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6. Witch Hazel
Witch hazel has been a home remedy for several generations, and is often used on bruises. So you can see how it is a useful remedy for those hickeys (although this probably wasn't why your granny kept it in her cupboard!).
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Witch hazel is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat various ailments. It is derived from the bark and leaves of the witch hazel shrub, which is native to North America. It has been used to treat bruises, cuts, burns, insect bites, and even skin irritations. It is also known to reduce inflammation and swelling.
Witch hazel is often used as a topical treatment for hickeys. It is thought to reduce the size and redness of the bruise, as well as help it heal faster. To use it, apply witch hazel directly to the hickey with a cotton ball or swab. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse it off with cool water. Repeat this process up to three times a day for the best results.
In addition to its topical uses, witch hazel can also be taken internally. It is available in liquid form, capsules, and tablets. When taken orally, it may help reduce inflammation and promote healing from within.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
7. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel is another simple product that it's worth keeping in the house, as it's good for calming skin problems and stings. If you have an aloe plant, simply break off a leaf and use the gel inside. Or you can buy tubes of pure aloe vera gel from your drugstore.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
8. Toothpaste
Another item that you're guaranteed to have in the house! Just rub a dab of toothpaste on the hickey with your finger. Leave for a while, then wash off. Don't forget to rinse the toothpaste off, or people will notice it more than they'd have noticed the hickey!
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Toothpaste is a surprisingly effective home remedy for hickies. It works by using the abrasive texture of the toothpaste to break up the blood clot that is causing the hickey. It also helps to reduce inflammation and swelling. To use it, simply apply a dab of toothpaste to the hickey with your finger and leave it on for a few minutes. Then, rinse the toothpaste off with warm water.
It's important to be careful when using toothpaste to get rid of hickies. Since toothpaste is abrasive, it can irritate the skin and make the hickey worse if it's left on for too long. It's also important to make sure to rinse the toothpaste off completely, as any residue can be more noticeable than the hickey itself.
Toothpaste is a convenient and affordable home remedy for hickies, but it's not the only one. Other home remedies include using a cold compress or ice pack, applying a warm compress, using witch hazel, and massaging the area. It's important to note that none of these remedies are guaranteed to work and that some may take several days or even weeks to show any noticeable results.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
9. Lipstick
Another simple remedy which will help is to roll a lipstick or a pen lid over the hickey - do be gentle though.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
10. Coin
Grab a coin from your purse and use it to help your hickey. You'll need to stretch the hickey with one hand and rub the coin over it with the other. This is another good option to try if you're away from home.
Oh, just for about 10-20 minutes! Don't leave it overnight; it can irritate your skin.
Yes, it can! Massaging helps to break up the blood that's collected under your skin. Just be gentle!
Absolutely! Witch hazel can help reduce inflammation and speed up healing. Just dab it on with a cotton ball.
It's the same as anywhere else! Try ice packs, aloe vera, or even some arnica cream. Just be gentle on that sensitive skin.
Some people swear by it! Soak a cloth in apple cider vinegar and apply it for a few minutes. It might speed up healing.
11. Rubbing Alcohol
This is something else that you might have in the house. However, alcohol is drying on the skin so you might want to moisturise afterwards.
So that's how to get rid of those hickeys. Fear not - you won't be stuck with them forever!
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Comments
Taylor: These don't actually work
Erin: Why are hickies a thing? No one should be giving them.
SK-II: Nothing of these wil help, or you will have to repeat one of them for like 2weeks, which usually takes the hickey to heal anyway
Erin: Actually the massaging one works. Use a tube of Chapstick or something similar, put it against the hickey and keep alternating directions. It should start to fade within minutes!
alka: Ahahahaha!!!!
KittyEva: An ice cube wrapped in foil works. Make sure the foil is smooth over the ice cube...
Benita: Sorry but there's no quick fix to putting the blood back inside the ruptured capillary underneath the surface of your skin. Make up is a good "remedy"
Tammy: I have found none of these work for me...I bruise easy, so that adds to the issue. 😔
Read13: Repeated article
Ritchie: Best Remedy is don't do it, its basically the blood clotting under the skin, which can be dangerous in the wrong part of the body
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