How to Remove a Hickey Fast
Hickeys are extremely unprofessional-looking, but whether acquired accidentally or on purpose, at one time almost everyone gets one or more hickeys! Removing a hickey is as difficult as removing a bruise, which is what they are. If you have tried previously to remove a hickey with the comb and ice trick, or a cold spoon, and it did not work, take heart. There is a safe, simple inexpensive way to get rid of a hickey fast -- in fact, overnight. These hickey remedies are extremely effective.
What You Will Need to Remove a Hickey Fast
- Arnica homeopathic pellets (I recommend the Boiron brand), OR
- Arnica gel or cream (again, I have tested the Boiron brand), OR
- Loose arnica to make an infusion, water, a pan to put the infusion in, and a cotton cloth or cotton makeup removal pad. (A cotton ball will work, too.)
Method 1
Using Arnica Homeopathic Pellets to Remove a Hickey
If you are using the arnica homeopathic pellets, follow the directions on the package. Normally you will take 5 pills per dose. The arnica homeopathic pellets work best when they are placed under the tongue and left to dissolve. The arnica homeopathic pellets do not taste bad; in fact, they taste just like a sugar pill and contain only a very minute amount of arnica.Method 2
Using Arnica Cream or Arnica Gel to Remove a Hickey
If you are using the arnica cream or arnica gel, simply apply the arnica cream or arnica gel to the area around and on the hickey. Wait for the time directed on the tube of cream or gel. You should see a marked improvement in the area within an hour; usually with this treatment the hickey will be gone in two or three applications, or be so faint that the hickey can be easily covered.Method 3
Using Loose Arnica to Remove a Hickey
If you are using loose arnica, simply heat some water and make a tea from it (but do not drink it!). Soak a cotton cloth or cotton pad in the tea, and place the cotton cloth or pad over the hickey. Check in 30 minutes; repeat until all trace of the hickey is gone. You should reheat the water if another application is necessary as the warmth will open up the blood flow around the hickey.Within hours you should see a noticeable improvement in the appearance of the hickey. If you use this treatment overnight the hickey is almost sure to be unremarkable in appearance by morning. You should always keep a supply of arnica on hand, because in addition to being useful for removing hickeys, you can use it on bruises to help the bruises heal much faster than if you leave the bruise untreated.
Tips & Warnings
Never drink an infusion of arnica or take arnica internally, except for the homeopathic pills. Arnica is safe for external use but can cause problems when taken internally.
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Yes, an informative article, good for IB that it's here now. Would your method work for normal bruises as well?
To quote from the next-to-last sentence in my article: "You should always keep a supply of arnica on hand, because in addition to being useful for removing hickeys, you can use it on bruises to help the bruises heal much faster than if you leave the bruise untreated." I hope this answers your question!
Never heard of this... very interesting.
very nice and useful info
Great article, you are right about the fact that hickeys happen from time to time, its not always possible to tell the vampire in your love life to bite where it doesn't show! Arnica is fantastic, along with Kamillosan (a chamomile and petroleum jelly cream)it is this home's magic cream!
Arnica pills are prescribed by some doctors for pre and post surgery to minimize discoloration and bruising, especially with cosmetic facial surgery. Nice article!
I was introduced to arnica when I lived in France. Soon after I moved to the United States, I broke my toe. The second day, it was enormously swollen and black. I made an infusion of arnica and soaked my foot. In thirty minutes the swelling had gone down by a lot and the bruising had faded to a pale yellow-green. Ever since then, I have been a big believer!
Never heard of arnica, interesting article.
Where was this article 20 years ago when I was in high school? ;-P But I will definitely try arnica now next time I have a bruise. Great article!
With Homecoming season in full swing, and winter approaching, this article could come in handy. . . cool information. We just used to say it was a curling iron burn - LOL! I get bruises all the time though, so I will give arnica a try next time. They always take forever to go away.
I will have to remember this next time someone in the family stubs a toe or something. Thanks
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