How to get rid of hickies quickly

In a moment of passion and love with your partner and to your sudden surprise you just woke up with a round purple-red bruise, and it is known as a hickey on your neck and your mom is gonna have some serious questions for you to answer.

Basically, a hickey is a result of broken or ruptured blood vessels or capillaries, which are under the skin’s surface. Blood vessels or capillaries break because of sucking or biting the skin with a lot of pressure.

If you want to cover your hickies swiftly and immediately then you can cover them with scarves, and collars. But with strict and SMART parents around, we do not think it could save you.

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How To Get Rid Of Hickies Quickly

No treatment or method can erase the hickey overnight, but these methods will help you to get rid of the hickey in a day or two.

1. Cold Spoon or Cold Compress

On the very day after the mark, you can simply apply a cold compress or a chilled spoon on the hickey mark. This method will help slow down the flow of blood from the broken capillaries and it will help clear the hickey sign.

This solution is effective yet simple you have to keep a spoon in the freezer for at least 30 minutes and after that, you keep this spoon on the hickey spot for 10 minutes and repeat this process several times in the next 48 hours or until it begins to fade away.

2. Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera is known for curing so many health and skin problems. This helps in reducing swelling, pain, and inflammation. Aloe vera also will also help in soothing and cooling the skin.

This solution is effective and very simple you simply have to apply a thin layer on the hickey mark. Repeat this process twice a day. If you feel irritation on the mark after this process stops using it. This method will help in reducing the mark of hickeys.

3. Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is known for treating many skin problems. Different people have different opinions about its results. Some say it helps in reducing scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles. This also helps in improving the skin’s appearance.

This method is effective and simple and it won’t take much of your time, you simply have to apply thick layer of cocoa butter on the hickey mark, and repeat this process two times a day. Apply cocoa butter with a very soothing hand.

4. Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil is essential oil whose main ingredient is menthol, which helps in stimulating the blood flow where it is applied. It will help speed up the hickey mark healing process.

This method is also very effective you have to take 1 or 2 drops of peppermint oil and mix it with 14-15 drops of carrier oil which includes jojoba or almond oil. Massage the oil on the hickey mark with a very soft and soothing hand.

5. Vitamin K Cream

Vitamin K helps your blood to clot properly. And vitamin K in cream form will speed up the process of hickey mark healing.

This method is simple yet very effective you have to apply vitamin K cream on the hickey mark twice in a day and massage the cream on your mark with a soft and soothing hand. You can also boost your vitamin K intake by consuming leafy green vegetables, beans, pork, etc.

6. Pineapple

Pineapple fruit is rich in enzymes called bromelain. And this enzyme is known to reduce pain and swelling when applied to the affected area. It also helps ease inflammation.

This method is very simple you simply have to apply a slice of pineapple on the hickey mark. You can repeat this process four to five times a day. But you have to be careful because pineapple is a very acidic food and it can cause irritation to the skin so do this method with care.

7. Banana Peel

Banana fruit is beneficial but to your sudden surprise banana peel is also very beneficial it contains lots of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants and it can give a soothing and relief impact on the skin.

You simply have to take a banana peel and apply it to the hickey, this will help in reducing the sign of irritation and bruising. Apply the peel on the affected area and leave it for 30 minutes or until the banana peel turns brown. You can repeat this process twice or thrice a day. You have to be careful by adopting this method because it can cause irritation to the skin.

8. Vitamin C Cream

Vitamin C is very beneficial and has the ability to boost the immune system. Vitamin C helps in the production of collagen. Collagen is a protein that helps the skin to stay strong and gives elasticity to the skin.

For this method, you have to apply vitamin C cream on the hickey mark and massage it properly for a few minutes with a soothing and calm hand. This will help speed up skin healing and reduce the hickey mark, you can repeat this process twice a day.

How Long Will Hickey Stay Without Treatment?

If you leave your hickey alone without adopting any treatment then your hickey will take 10 to 2 weeks to be gone. The hickey mark will change color to a bit darker until it fades away entirely and completely.

These methods will help in speed up the healing process by a day or two. Be very gentle when you apply the cream or anything and massage it with a soothing and soft hand.

FAQs

1. Apply a cold compress: Wrap an ice pack or a cold spoon in a cloth and apply it to the hickey for about 10 minutes. This will help reduce redness and swelling.

To reduce the appearance of a hickey, it is important to apply a cold compress. Wrap an ice pack or a cold spoon in a cloth and apply it to the affected area for about 10 minutes. Doing so will help reduce redness and swelling. Afterward, the hickey should start to fade. Be sure to keep the compress in place for the full 10 minutes as this will help reduce the hickey’s visibility.

2. Massage the area: Gently massage the hickey with your fingertips to help break up the clotted blood.

Massaging the area where you have the hickey can be an effective way to help reduce its visibility. Use your fingertips and gently massage the area in a circular motion. This helps to break up the clotted blood under the skin, allowing the hickey to heal faster.

3. Use a warm compress: After a few minutes of cold therapy, switch to a warm compress. This will help increase circulation to the area and speed up healing.

Using a warm compress is a great way to speed up the healing process. After using cold therapy for a few minutes, switch to a warm compress to increase circulation to the area. Keep the compress on the affected area for 10-15 minutes, then switch back to cold therapy. Do this several times a day until the area is fully healed.

4. Apply a topical cream: Topical creams like vitamin K and arnica cream can help reduce the appearance of hickeys.

Applying a topical cream is one of the best ways to reduce the appearance of a hickey. Vitamin K and arnica cream are two creams that are often recommended for this purpose. Vitamin K cream helps to reduce the redness and discoloration that can come with hickies. Arnica cream helps to reduce swelling and inflammation in the area. To use either of these creams, apply a thin layer to the affected area twice a day with a cotton swab. Leave the cream on the skin for at least 20 minutes before washing it off. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label or consult a doctor before using any topical cream.

5. Wear a scarf or turtleneck: Covering up the hickey with a scarf or turtleneck will help disguise it while it heals.

Covering up a hickey with a scarf or turtleneck is a great way to help disguise it while it heals. Scarves and turtlenecks can be used to hide hickeys easily and effectively. Wearing these items can help you feel more confident and less self-conscious about the hickey. Additionally, the fabric of the scarf or turtleneck will help keep the hickey from getting worse.

(Reviewed by Dr. Samiksha Rane)

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