A hickey is a trace of love, a temporary scar caused by biting or sucking the skin. It usually disappears by itself within a week or two. You can take certain measures to cover the hickey or make it disappear quickly. [1] Let's introduce these methods in detail.
Method 1, 3:
Small coup at home
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Ice-compressed hickey. Apply an ice pack to the hickey as soon as possible. Ice compress can promote vasoconstriction and reduce swelling. The hickey looks less obvious. [2]
In order to reduce the risk of frostbite, when using an ice pack, wrap it with a clean cloth first. [3] In addition to the ice pack, a frozen spoon can also be applied to the hickey, but don't rub the skin with it. [4]
If there is no ice pack, you can also pack peas and other vegetables in bags and freeze them, or soak a cup of hair gel to freeze a glass of water.
each time, the hickey should not exceed 2 minutes, and then wait at least one or two hours before the next ice compress. Ice several times a day for a day or two. [5]
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Hot compress hickey. If the hickey is still swollen after two days, then you should consider hot compress. [6] Hot compress can dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow, thus accelerating the healing process. [7]
Use an electric pad or use a towel soaked in warm water for hot compress. [8]
Hot compress several times a day, each time for no more than 2 minutes. [9] There should be enough time interval between each hot compress, so that the skin can return to normal temperature, otherwise it may burn the skin.
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is smeared with aloe juice. Aloe juice is a natural emollient, which can promote the healing of hickey. Try to apply a thick layer of aloe juice to the hickey and keep it for 1 minutes. Then wipe the aloe juice with a paper towel. Repeat twice a day until the hickey disappears. [1]
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try to apply a hickey with a banana peel. Although there is no evidence to prove that this method is useful at present, some people claim that applying a hickey on the inside of a banana peel can cool the part, thus reducing the area of the hickey. Stick to it for 3 minutes, and then wipe off the banana peel left on the skin with a paper towel or a wet cloth. [11]
Method 2, 3:
Accelerate recovery
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Eat foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin K. Without vitamin K or vitamin C, the skin is more prone to abrasions. Eat more foods containing these nutrients, or consult a doctor about vitamin supplements.
foods rich in vitamin k include kale, spinach, cauliflower, liver and eggs. [12]
eat more strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sweet potatoes and red peppers, which can also supplement vitamin C. [13]
It is better and simpler to take vitamins from food than to take vitamin supplements. Of course, you can also consult your doctor about vitamin supplements. You can also tell your parents that you plan to take vitamins. If you don't want to reveal the reason for taking it, you can tell them: "I learned the importance of vitamins in health classes, and I think I should take some appropriately."
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stopped using tobacco products. If you smoke or use other tobacco products, it is best to stop using these products during the hickey. Smoking will reduce blood supply and may delay the healing process of hickey. [14]
If you want to quit smoking, you might as well consult a doctor. It will be relatively easy to quit smoking if you use smoking cessation drugs or join a smoking cessation program.
if you are underage, it is even more inappropriate to smoke. Your body is developing, and smoking will affect your development. If you have started smoking, tell your parents, trusted family members or school counselors about it. Tell them you want to be healthier and ask them to help you quit smoking. Although you may encounter some troubles, your health is far more important than these.
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avoid massage and bloodletting. You may want to get rid of the hickey by massage, but don't do it. [15] The process of massage may make the skin bruised and make the hickey more obvious, but it is counterproductive. Never prick a hickey with a needle and try to bleed. Doing so will cause more damage and may really hurt you.
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leave it alone for the time being. Although some methods can speed up the healing process and fade the hickey, they all take some time to work. If hickeys are common to you, you can ask your lover to kiss other places that are more hidden or uninjured. [16]
The hickey is actually a kind of scar, which is the manifestation of skin bruise or hematoma. Any bruise takes some time to heal, and so does a hickey. [17]
Method 3:
Cover up the hickey
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Wear a turtle neck or a shirt. They can cover the hickey for at least a day or two. Look for a turtle neck that can completely cover your neck, or try to stand up the collar of your shirt. [18]
The shirt collar may not completely cover the hickey, so turtle neck is better.
if you wear a tightly covered shirt for several days, others may get suspicious. Try to cover it with a shirt for a day or two, and then try something else.
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covers the hickey with decorations. Covering the hickey in this way is not only cute, but also makes the finishing point for your dress. Scarves, headscarves, and even thick jewelry such as chain necklaces can help you temporarily cover the hickey. [19]
Like covering a hickey with clothes, if you cover your neck with decorations for several days, people may get suspicious. Try to use different decorations, and try other methods after a day or two.
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covers the hickey with hair. If you have long hair, you can cover your neck with it. It seems unrealistic to cover the hickey with your hair all day, but it can play a role at a critical moment. For example, if your parents suddenly come into your room, you can cover your hair on the hickey in order not to let them find it. [2]
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Cover the hickey with a green concealer. The hickey is usually red at first. The green concealer can neutralize the red color, thus fading the hickey. [21]
Apply concealer to the hickey. Don't worry about using too much. When covering the hickey, it is a good thing to use a little more.
use concealer suitable for your normal complexion. Apply a concealer similar to your skin color to the green concealer with a makeup brush.
gently pat the edge of the concealer with a cosmetic sponge to make it blend with the skin naturally. Check in the mirror to see if the concealer is natural and not easy to be found.
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If the hickey changes color, cover it with pink concealer. During the healing process, the hickey usually turns yellow or slightly green. If the hickey changes color, use a concealer with a pink tone instead. It can better cover the hickey. [22] Apply new concealer by applying green concealer.
Tip
Both hickey and bruise are caused by blood stasis, so the method of removing bruise is also suitable for removing hickey.
Warning
There are many products and treatments that claim to remove hickeys and bruises, but you should use them with caution. You should remember that when your body absorbs stagnant blood, hickeys and bruises will naturally disappear, and you can't accelerate this process. [23] Taking unproven drugs or using some folk remedies can not only quickly remove the hickey, but also may bring other side effects.