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Get rid of Bruises Fast!

Built by Nathalie Lussier on Monday, October 24th, 2005

We all get bruises all the time, let’s face it we’re busy people and we don’t always pay attention to where we’re going. So that means we get these blue and purple patches under our skin and it’s quite painful! Children as especially prone to this kind of bruises because of their more active lifestyle. But I’ve also noticed that women who are in their period also get bruised more easily. Now what can be done to help heal these bruises as quickly as possible? There are 3 simple methods that can help remove bruises!



Obviously to remove bruises we could just avoid getting them in the first place. Just watch where you’re going more closely and be careful not to make any movements too forcefully. But what if it’s too late? Well now it’s time to bust out these three easy tips and tricks to make your skin and flesh heal really quickly after getting bruised.

The first step once you notice a bruise is simple: apply ice to it. This might seem kind of silly or just too easy, but it works amazingly and it really makes a difference in the amount of time it takes to heal your bruises. To apply ice to your bruises, first make some ice using your freezer. Then place a few ice cubes into a ziplock bag. If it is too cold to place the bag directly onto your flesh, wrap a towel around the bag of ice. Keep the ice on your bruise for at least ten minutes. Then you can let your bruise thaw out for about 10 more minutes, and put your ice bag back into the freezer. Repeat as often as possible for you.

The next magical formula for healing bruises is to apply Arnika Gel. This gel is made from a plant called Arnika. This is a gel that you simply apply to your skin. It works for bruises and muscle pains. It’s all natural and doesn’t cost very much compared to some of the other creams or gels that are on the market. The best reason to use this gel is that it will speed up the process of healing your bruises and muscles. You should reapply the gel every hour or so. But don’t forget to keep icing your bruise too. The two of these put together will increase your body’s healing capabilities a lot.

The last thing you can do to help heal is to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. The reason you want to eat these healthy and natural foods is that your body will spend less energy digesting and breaking down the food you eat, and more time healing your bruises. Eat many different types of fruits of different colors: yellow, orange, red and blue. Do this because each fruit will give you different nutrients that you body might be lacking. This will also speed up your healing process. Eat lots of green leafy vegetables too, because those will help your body to clean itself out. Once you’ve cleared yourself of any negative substances, your body will be working at it’s optimum power to heal all of your aches and pains.

Now you’ve done all of the above things, but maybe you need a quick fix for your bruises. Have no fear! You can always cover up a bruise. Of course that doesn’t get rid of the pain of the bruise, but if you just want to hide the bright blue and purple colors, it will have to do. If the bruise is on your legs or arms or basically anywhere that you can cover with clothing, you’re saved. If a bruise is on your face however, you will need to get a little more creative. If you’ve done all of the above techniques and you need to be somewhere and look presentable your best bet is to apply some cover up make up.

Just dab on some foundation over the part where the bruise is. This should work nicely. But don’t think that because you can cover up a bruise you shouldn’t help make it heal faster. Applying Arnika gel and ice will make sure you don’t need to cover it up every day for weeks. You might just need to cover it up for one or two days instead.

I hope these tips will help you make your bruises heal faster. I know I used these tricks many times during my career as a competing Tae Kwon Do athlete. Bruises happen, but they don’t need to last for a long time!

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78 Responses to “Get rid of Bruises Fast!”

  1. millicent says:

    i got a big metallic bruse on my leg and have a wedding coming up HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Emily says:

    heyy i went ice skating yesterday and i fell ALOT on my kneez and hip now i have these really ugly bruises on both of my kneez that take up all of my kneez!!! their really big and noticable and i have gym next week and we have to wear shortz above ur kneez!!! and besides everytime i walk run or sit down i feel pain!! help!!!!!!

  3. Ash says:

    i hit MYSELF with a rock, and i don't have a decent sounding explanation except that someone hit me with a metal pole but... i dont want people to blame them lol so i need to get rid off this huge bruise on my face quick because people are gonna start noticing. make up wont work because it is really swollen!! HELP!!!

  4. saralee says:

    i got a huge bruise on my arm n it sucks how do i get rid of it i dont know what to do

  5. XRumerTest says:

    Hello. And Bye.

  6. Pat says:

    i hope this works i have a massive bruise on my chin and i want it gone before i go to school tomorrow

  7. rozzzeey says:

    went Paintballing and got 2 nice bruises on my rt leg one by knee which i never felt but the evidence is there and another huge bruise on my rt leg and arm. Help!! I have a wedding to go to and my dress is mini and strapless. Can anyone suggest a good cover up foundation??? Did the ice and that helped with the welts but not so much with the bruise. Wedding is end of this month.

  8. Fabienne says:

    I don't have a big bruise or a bruise in my face. But because I'm hula hooping alot, I've got a bruise on my hip and it hurts evertime I sit down. I also need to keep exercising so thanks for the tips. My bruise is almost gone

  9. Fabienne says:

    I don't have a big bruise or a bruise in my face. But because I'm hula hooping alot, I've got a bruise on my hip and it hurts evertime I sit down. I also need to keep exercising so thanks for the tips. My bruise is almost gone

  10. Eric P says:

    i fell off my dirt bike today. Later in the after noon i could barely walk down the stairs. My muscle is so tight, feels like if i got 10 charlie horses!!!!

  11. Christianne says:

    haha Maria, what in the h*** were you doing that it was "all fun and games" then you wind up with bruises all over your chest. What in the world was THAT fun???

  12. MC says:

    "Just watch where you're going more closely and be careful not to make any movements too forcefully." Could you possibly be any more condescending, Nathalie? Are you aware that hemophiliacs are prone to bruising and that a simple pat on the back can cause a bruise? Are you aware that there are several blood clotting disorders which cause bruising, such as von Willebrand's Disease? No? Then perhaps you should sit down, be quiet and let doctors give out advice about bruising.

  13. Bob says:

    my b day was yesterday and i got plenty of wacks. you know what happened to my arm the next day . and i have a swim meet. im a boy. and i dont want my mom to see it so please work!!!!

  14. Bob says:

    my b day was yesterday and i got plenty of wacks. you know what happened to my arm the next day . and i have a swim meet. im a boy. and i dont want my mom to see it so please work!!!!

  15. Bob says:

    my b day was yesterday and i got plenty of wacks. you know what happened to my arm the next day . and i have a swim meet. im a boy. and i dont want my mom to see it so please work!!!!

  16. XRumerTest says:

    Hello. And Bye.

  17. XRumerTest says:

    Hello. And Bye.

  18. marrissa says:

    help I got a bruise on my arm and I need it gone .plz help!!!

  19. marrissa says:

    help I got a bruise on my arm and I need it gone .plz help!!!

  20. marrissa says:

    help I got a bruise on my arm and I need it gone .plz help!!!

  21. marrissa says:

    help I got a bruise on my arm and I need it gone .plz help!!!

  22. marrissa says:

    help I got a bruise on my arm and I need it gone .plz help!!!

  23. marrissa says:

    help I got a bruise on my arm and I need it gone .plz help!!!

  24. Annita says:

    I HAVE A BRUISE THAT HAS BEEN THEIR ON MY RIGHT EYE FOR ALMOST AN YEAR BUT I NEED IT GONE PLS..IS THEIR ANY FAST WAY TO REMOVE IT??

  25. Michael says:

    I had a basketball game and I took a good hit in my eye, and now it sort of black and purple. Any help to make it go away FAST, and the swelling on my eye also before my girlfriend comes home tomorow?

  26. avery says:

    i hope this works i got a bruise on my nose and its huge and i am trying to get rid of it before school tommorow ill tell you if it works

  27. Amy says:

    instead gettin rid of the bruise try hiding it if u have a bruise on your neck wear a scarf if u have a black eye use make up or wear sun glasses if u have a bruise on your chest wear a top all the time if u have a bruise on your leg wear pants or tights or leg ins or just pull ur socks up but if u need to get rid of a bruise i wood say use a ice pack

  28. Amanda says:

    PLEASE HELP ME!! I have a bruise on my upper lip .i was trying to wax my mustache then there came the bruisee...can u help me get rid of it by tomorow??

  29. Jdub says:

    i bailed a kickflip backside lipslide on a 12 stairs handrail and slammed hard on the concrete floor causing bruises on my left butt, a large surface of blue-purple-black patch. i have a upcoming skate competition coming and i've aimed for a gold medal, how can i get the pain away in an instance?

  30. Yvonne says:

    I now have a bruise that turned green/yellow after 5 days from someone grabbing my face around the chin area. One spot on each side of my chin. I tried using foundation, but still not happy with the coverage. I am suppose to go to Bible study tonight and feel like i should cancel. I just don't want to feel like a abused girl? I am curious if i apply ice if it will have a quick affect. I need to be ready in 2 hours..lol Guess I,ll find out if i go or not? Thanks for the ameka gel tip...i never heard of it till now.

  31. Lindsey Sparber says:

    I know that you are suppose to ice a bruise when you first get it but will that help at any time. Say you got a bruise 2 days agoe. Will ise still help?

  32. Amy says:

    I was running this morning and crashed my leg in to the table. It has come up in a blueish- greenish- purpilish bruise and I'm REALLY annoyed with myself because I'm going to Egypt in exactly a week, and I'm gonna spend most of my time in my bikini. Any really quick soulutions to get it away ASAP?

  33. micko says:

    i had a big fight yesterday and my mom doesnt know bout it so i need to get rid of my bruises fast and i dont know wat to do !!!

  34. micko says:

    i had a big fight yesterday and my mom doesnt know bout it so i need to get rid of my bruises fast and i dont know wat to do !!!

  35. Roni1 says:

    This gel is amazing. I had a black eye and it cleared up within a few days. It is also very cheap, ranging in prices of $5 to $10. Good stuff!

  36. maria says:

    i hope the cream works because i have these horrible bruises on my chest now. It was all fun and games until i looked at my chest last night and saw these horrible dark purple bruises. I'm trying to at least lighten them but before i go see my mom.

  37. tomme says:

    actually is any1 is gonna use make up to hide a bruise, use some warm colours not just foundation. if you can get a cover up stick (concealer) on a pinky tone for a green/blue bruise, if the mark is red/pinky use a green/blue cover up stick, basically opposites on the colour wheel. hope t helps, iv gotta do it myself cos i got bruises all over my face an a black eye from a unfortunate night out :(

  38. Mathilde says:

    heyy Im a taekwondo black belt. I have quite a lot of competitions and I ALWAYS get bruises. It looks bad at school with my skirt. Thx for ur tips :p Ill tell you if they work

  39. meagan says:

    LOL brie.me tooo i have one on my nose.

  40. brie says:

    this stuff better work i have school tommoro the first day and i got a bruised eye.

  41. Desirae says:

    This stuff better work i'm going to indain beach and don't want nobody looking at me

  42. Alex says:

    Hey i have just walked into a lamp post and split my eye lid with a 1cm cut! I need to know how it can heal quick, as my prom is in 2 days?

  43. mike says:

    my arm got punched a bunch in a game of hackie sack and school and its been gettin hit all week now its huge on my arm how do i get it better so i can play next week?

  44. dlyn says:

    foundation, are you kidding me?

  45. Sydney says:

    I wish the author all the luck in the world, but if you're gonna list a drug that might work...use the generic name. It's Sodium Hyaluronate. That'll save people some research time.

  46. jamie says:

    Tom, I think you should probably see a doctor. With that many typos, I think you may have caused some problems other than the bruise on your head.

  47. dustin says:

    broke my c bone , its all bruised green around it

  48. Tom says:

    i have a bruise on my four head is the any think which will make it go away by tommorow ?

  49. Jane says:

    I have 3 bruises on my cheek that I would really like to have disappear by tomorrow morning...any quick heal remedies that anyone can give me other than make up?

  50. Sam says:

    hey, i hope all of this works because i just got my ass handed to me last night, my right eyebrows split on the side and i have another split right on the cheek bone, my left cheeks swollen but theres no black or blue showing any other quick heal tips you can give me?

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