How to Get Rid of Bruises: These 5 Tips Really Help
Bruises come and go – but just then, when there is no way we can use them, we have countless of them. That can be changed with these tricks.
Who does not know it: Outside it is 26 degrees and you are just about to leave the house in your new summer dress – and then you see him. A huge bruise that looks like you were wrestling last night. What next? We know the best SOS tips to get rid of bruises.
Do you fancy ice cream?
Not for eating, of course, but for your bruise. If you notice that you have bumped and a bruise could develop, you should immediately cool the area with some ice. This will cause the blood vessels to contract and the hematoma to be much smaller. This will also immediately reduce the swelling. But be careful: never place the ice or cool pack directly on the skin – this can cause frostbite.
Put pressure!
If a bruise appears, you should react immediately: Press with your hand on the spot where you have bruised. This will prevent blood from accumulating at the site – so the bruises have no chance of developing.
Get rid of bruises with heat
Even though it is hard to do in almost tropical temperatures, warmth helps to get rid of bruises. Warm compresses or a hot bath will increase the blood flow and the blood clot will be broken down faster.
Medicinal plant cure
If you still can’t prevent a bruise from appearing, there are still a few things you can do in case: We are talking about arnica ointment. The medicinal plant has a particularly anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving effect and, above all, helps to reduce swelling. Just what we need! Simply rub the ointment on the affected area and you will soon no longer see the bruise.
SOS Tincture
Surely not all of you have Arnica ointment in your house. In case of doubt, a well-tried household remedy will do: a vinegar tincture. Don’t worry, it is not as elaborate as it may sound. Just mix one tablespoon of vinegar and one tablespoon of warm water together. Dab the mixture onto the bruise with a absorbent cotton pad. Apart from the fact that your leg smells of vinegar, you won’t notice any immediate effect at first. However, vinegar is said to help bruises subside more quickly, as it is said to help the body spread and dissolve clotted blood.
If nothing more helps…
… then it’s time for Plan B: The camouflage method. Cover the bruise with a little camouflage or make-up – and nothing is visible anymore. Alternatively, simply exchange your shorts or mini-dress for a floor-length maxi version. It looks at least as beautiful and covers everything that needs to be covered.