Do you want to get rid of lovebite or hickey marks? Hickey can be frustrating and can take longer to heal. Tap to read effective home remedies to reduce their appearance.
Cold compress
Apply an ice pack or a cold spoon directly to the hickey spot. Keep this for 15-20 minutes to reduce pain and swelling.
Warm compress
Try doing a warm compress within 24 hours of getting a hickey. This improves blood circulation and reduces the stain.
Massage the area
Gently massage the area with tea tree or peppermint oil. It helps improve blood circulation to the area. Dilute the oil with a carrier oil like coconut or olive oil.
Banana peel mask
Rub banana peel on the spot for 15-20 minutes and repeat this 2-3 times a day. This helps reduce the appearance of bruises.
Cocoa butter
Massage cocoa butter on the area twice a day. This helps soften the area and reduce hickey marks.
Aloe vera gel
Combine aloe vera gel with a capsule of vitamin E. Apply this to your hickey mark to promote healing.
Apply vitamin K cream
Apply vitamin K ointment to reduce marks faster. You can also eat vitamin K-rich foods to reduce blood clots.
Information credits
This information is taken from MedicalNews Today. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test before applying it directly to your skin.