If you’re constantly spending time trying to get rid of a hickey, I assure you, you’re not alone. But here’s the harsh reality about hickeys: there isn’t a DIY trick or product that can remove your bruise(s) in a single day. Even if there was, most beauty products could actually aggravate your hickey.
So, the best thing you can do to trick a hickey, is to leave it TF alone, or simply avoid getting one in the first place! It may not sound profound, but it’s the legit truth. If you still manage to land yourself a bunch on hickeys, there’re undoubtedly a few tried-and-tested techniques that can lessen the rigors of the healing process. Keep scrolling to know more:
Cold/Warm Compress
First things first – grab a spoon and pop it in the freezer. Then, press the cold spoon firmly on top of the affected region at this point, ideally still somewhat fresh. Even doctors agree that you should trust the procedure, despite how uncomfortable it may seem at first. If the spoon is too slow to do the work for you, you can use ice cubes or a cold pack that’s already in the freezer. Using a cold compress will lessen the amount of blood that leaks into the skin through the vessels.
Not really into cold stuff? You can still get rid of a hickey by using a warm compress. A warm compress works best for hickeys that seem to not fade after more than 3 days. This is because heat allows new blood to circulate, which then promotes healing. Simply soak a washcloth in warm water and hold it firmly over the damaged region for five minutes. And keep in mind to use warm water rather than hot, because you definitely don’t want to burn your skin.
Eye Drops
Yes, we’re talking eye drops specifically. Once or twice a day, dab some on your bruise to assist your blood vessels to constrict and hide your hickey. Just be careful not to use it on any cuts or open wounds; apply in on bruises directly to prevent any potential irritation. I mean, if it works for your red eye, I’m pretty sure it can do the same for a red ‘mark’.
Aloe Vera
I tried this personally, so I think this trick deserves to be on the list. We all know the benefits aloe vera brings to our skin and I bet you never thought the same for a hickey. Apparently, aloe vera does more than just treat sunburns. A little layer of aloe vera lotion or gel can prevent your hickey from swelling up because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics. Aloe vera will surely help speed up the healing process, which can take anywhere from two days to longer. Just keep in mind that applying it to your hickey twice a day won’t make it suddenly disappear – after all, it is a bruise. So, try to be a little more patient.
Banana peel
Banana peels, which are rich in skin-soothing antioxidants and vitamins, are actually the unsung hero of the hickey-fighting game, which may sound a little strange. Gently rub that hickey of yours with a banana peel that has been removed off a ripe banana. Again, it won’t completely disappear, but it will make the healing process of your hickey quicker and less painful.
Pineapples
Yes, you read that right. Pineapples can help you get rid of that persistent hickey by reducing swelling, irritation, and redness when consumed or applied directly to the skin. This fruit contains a lot of bromelain, an enzyme that has been shown to hasten the healing of bruises. To get rid of a love bite, repeatedly apply pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, or just a slice of pineapple. It may not be instant, but it does help in the long run.
Vitamin C Cream
It’s likely that vitamin C is already a part of your skincare regimen. When you’re seeking to mend a bump, this super-efficient ingredient aids your skin’s production of collagen. Again, don’t anticipate any miracles, but it’s a good idea to use a vitamin C lotion on the injured region as it heals.
Cover Up
This may sound very conventional, but if you have several hickeys, there is obviously no other practical solution. Wear high neck tops, or cover your neck with a scarf, or grab that huge pair of headphones and put it around your neck. If it’s a small hickey, you can use a band aid. It’s the safest choice, especially if your mother has binocular vision.
The final resort: If none of these tricks works, just say it’s a heat rash *wink wink* or literally burn yourself with a hair straightener!
More on hickeys? Read these:
https://lipstiq.com/body-care/193386/more-than-you-can-chew-how-to-hide-your-love-bites-in-a-hurry/
https://lipstiq.com/lipstiqle/208426/7-hickey-facts-thatll-shock-the-sht-outta-ya/
