How to quickly remove a bruise on your face after a fight

A black eye from a blow is an extremely unpleasant problem for a person of any age. A cosmetic defect is noticeable not so much to the victim himself as to those around him. Disguise with glasses attracts even more attention. Therefore, a natural question arises - how to quickly get rid of a hematoma on the face.

Neither home remedies nor modern medicines can cure a bruise in one day.

A cosmetic defect can be reduced in 2-3 days, but complete recovery can take 5-7 days.

It is important not only to anoint the affected area with ointment, but also to provide first aid correctly - the size of the defect directly depends on the success of this period.

Author of the article / Site experts Shulepin Ivan Vladimirovich, traumatologist-orthopedist, highest qualification category

Total work experience over 25 years. In 1994 he graduated from the Moscow Institute of Medical and Social Rehabilitation, in 1997 he completed a residency in the specialty “Traumatology and Orthopedics” at the Central Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics named after. N.N. Prifova.

How to choose the right foundation

Many girls believe that in order for foundation to be suitable, you just need to choose the right shade that completely matches your skin color. This is partly true, but when choosing a cream you should also pay attention to its texture and density.

These parameters need to be taken into account, since our skin has a different structure, moisture content, and everyone has problems to varying degrees (some people have constant rashes on their cheeks and chin, while others may have a single pimple once a month, which the next day it will disappear without a trace).

You should also keep in mind that when you select cosmetics specifically to disguise bruises, its tone should differ from the main tone of the face. This is due to the fact that in order for the foundation of your shade to completely cover the blue, it must be applied in a very thick layer.

And it won't look natural on the skin. Therefore, you should choose a cream with a yellowish or orangeish tint, since the warm pigment neutralizes the blue tint of the skin even when applied in a thin layer.

The texture of the cream should not emphasize peeling, unevenness and skin defects. It is best for the foundation to be light, but if you have severe acne, you cannot do without a cream with a dense structure.

It is preferable to contact a consultant at a cosmetics store who will help you correctly determine your skin color type. If you still want to purchase a toning product yourself, then you need to apply a small amount of it to the skin of your wrist and blend it.

This will help not only to guess the desired shade, but also to check whether there is any sensitivity to this cosmetics. In case of an allergic reaction, rashes, peeling, swelling and, in some cases, severe itching of the skin appear at the site of application. In case of any manifestation of an allergy to a cosmetic product, you must immediately remove it from the skin and rinse it thoroughly with clean, running water.

Rescue powder

From different types of powder, it is worth choosing a concealing variety, which is designed to hide skin defects. If the bruise at the disappearance stage has acquired a yellow color, then you can disguise it with bronze powder, replacing foundation.

The cosmetic product helps to change the tone of the face, give a tan effect, and hide the yellowness of a fading bruise. It is important not to overdo it with the amount so as not to lose the naturalness of your makeup.

Decorative cosmetics add brightness to your appearance and increase confidence that a bruise will not disrupt your current plans.

How to cover up dark circles under the eyes

In order to achieve the best concealing effect and at the same time look natural, natural and fresh, when applying foundation you should follow certain rules.

The following is an algorithm, following which you will be able to achieve good results even on your own at home.

Step-by-step instruction

Step-by-step instructions for disguising blueness under the eyes using foundation:

The first thing you need to do is choose the necessary cosmetic accessories. Since to disguise a bruise you need a foundation with a warm (yellow or orange) pigment, you need to purchase it.
Then you should be sure to cleanse your skin of remnants of previous makeup and other contaminants. It is best to use foams and tonics that will get rid of excess sebum. While washing your face, perform a light facial massage, which will improve the natural color of the skin and remove excess fluid that causes puffiness.
After this, proceed to directly preparing your face for applying corrective cream. To do this, use special makeup bases, and if they are not available, apply a light moisturizing cream to the skin. This step will help remove flaking and ensure a more even application of the foundation.
Then take your regular foundation and apply it all over your face, leaving the area around the eyes free (at this stage you do not need to thoroughly blend the cream). After this warm pigment corrector, begin applying under the eyes so that the product is distributed in the form of a triangle with the base at the lower eyelid and the tip pointing downwards. This technique will help make a smooth transition from the main skin tone, and this is how the face will look most natural (we try to avoid the “mask” effect).
Now the main task is to carefully shade the applied products. To do this, you can use your fingertips, special brushes, beauty blenders and sponges. It all depends on preferences, makeup skills and, of course, on the availability of the necessary tools.
The final step is to apply a makeup fixer (most often produced in the form of sprays) or powder. Powder should not be applied too generously, as this will give the skin a dry and dehydrated appearance. There should be a minimal amount of powder in the area around the eyes, as it will highlight all the small wrinkles and folds, of which there are many at any age.

Mistakes to Avoid

Mistakes to avoid when applying cosmetics to eliminate bruises:

Most often, this mistake is made due to lack of time and it consists in the fact that girls skip the preparatory stage (namely the process of cleansing the skin and applying foundation). This can completely ruin the look, since the corrective product will lie unevenly on dirty skin. Peeling will be emphasized. And, as a result, there is a high probability of not improving, but significantly worsening your appearance. Also remember that the health of your skin largely depends on proper preparation for makeup.
In pursuit of complete camouflage of bruises, girls often apply too thick coverage, which gives the face an unnatural appearance. Remember that makeup should decorate and not spoil beauty.
Often, when applying foundation, the upper eyelid and bridge of the nose are forgotten. These areas are also prone to blue discoloration, so they need to be addressed as well.

How to disguise a bruise

A bruise in a visible place, and especially on the face, is a strong discomfort that gives rise to self-doubt. That is why the ability to hide a bruise will never be superfluous. The technique below is suitable both for covering up a bruise on the face and for covering up acne.

Step 1. Prepare your face for makeup.

The skin must be prepared before applying makeup. Before applying the toner, you need to apply a makeup base or moisturizer to your face. But it is better to treat the damaged area with a remedy with a healing effect so that the hematoma goes away faster. Ideally, the product will be tinting. This will make the bruise completely invisible. After treating the bruise, it is advisable to apply a primer , preferably a green tint. Gently tap it into the damaged area with your fingertips.

Step 2. Select a concealer.

Concealer will help hide the telltale blueness on the skin . If you can decide on its structure based on personal preferences, then with shade everything is more complicated. Purple bruises can be well masked by a yellowish tint of concealer, blue-green ones can be covered with orange concealer, and redness and yellowness along the edges of the bruise can be removed with green concealer. To do this, apply the product pointwise, let it absorb a little and gently blend with a sponge or finger, only slightly extending beyond the boundaries of the damaged area of skin. We do not recommend using a shading brush, as it makes it more difficult to control the level of pressure. You may feel severe discomfort or pain. If, in addition to discoloration, there is swelling on the skin, then you can smooth out the boundaries between damaged and healthy skin using pore grout . Make sure that all products are applied in a thin layer.

Step 3. Apply foundation.

foundation to the entire skin of the face , keeping the transitions smooth. Important - be careful not to press too hard on the previous layers. Let the product absorb.

Step 4. Powder your face.

Gently, using light pats with a scented brush, set the makeup with loose powder .

Step 5. Final touches.

Do some light structuring of the face. highlighter to the cheekbones, chin, bridge of the nose and the tick above the upper lip . Remember the rule: the best way to distract attention from imperfections on the face is to make the eyes and eyebrows more expressive.

The best foundations suitable for this purpose

Each girl has her own preferences when choosing cosmetics, since we are all individual. However, there are cosmetics that are unanimously recognized by girls as one of the best:

Christian Dior Diorskin Forever is a luxury product. It has the lightest weightless structure, good durability, and also protects against ultraviolet rays. The cost is above three thousand rubles.
Max Factor Color Adapt is a mid-price foundation. Many note its unique ability to adapt to skin color. The product provides an even coating and gives a feeling of lightness after application. The price is about seven hundred rubles.
L'Oreal Perfect Fusion will help make your skin healthier and give it a special freshness. This foundation covers bruises well, but does not give a feeling of heaviness due to its light texture. Such a product will cost five hundred to six hundred rubles.

How to choose the right product

The foundations described above are indeed recognized as the best, but still, the selection of cosmetics always requires an individual approach. So, how to choose the right remedy for each person individually:

To figure out which color suits you, apply a small amount of the product to your skin and look at it in different lighting. You cannot rely on the color shown on the packaging, as there is a high probability that the product will differ from the image.
The texture of the cream should be selected based on what kind of skin you have. Those with dry skin and frequent flaking need to choose a product that additionally provides hydration. And girls with oily skin should give preference to products with a light texture and mattifying effect.
You also need to pay attention to whether the cream has protection against ultraviolet rays. This is especially important for those with pale skin prone to sunburn.

What else can you do to disguise dark circles under your eyes?

These days, cosmetics manufacturers are widely introducing many new products that can easily replace or complement foundation. Next, we will look at the most popular corrective agents and methods of using them.

How to Use Concealer to Cover Bruises

Concealer is a cosmetic product that is not applied completely to the entire face, but is used locally in places where there are skin defects (acne, age spots, bruises).

To correct bags under the eyes, you need to take a concealer that has a tone several times lighter than your skin. After preparing the skin, the product is applied to the lower eyelid and then shaded down.

Ultimately, the concealer should lie on the skin in the form of an inverted triangle (this will allow for a smooth transition). After this, you can precisely apply the corrective product to small pimples and blemishes. Foundation is applied to the rest of the facial skin.

How to apply concealer correctly

Concealing dark circles under the eyes with a corrector will be quite problematic, since this product is designed to combat smaller defects (pimples, spots).

This is due to the fact that the corrector has a denser texture and better covers obvious problems. If you still want to apply concealer under your eyes, you need to blend it very carefully to compensate for the density of its application.

How to use powder to cover dark circles under your eyes

Powder alone will not be able to hide dark circles under the eyes well, so it is best to use it as an aid at the last stage of makeup (to set makeup and mattify).

You need to use powder on the skin around the eyes carefully, since if you do it in excess, it will accumulate in wrinkles and folds and make your face look older.

Can highlighter help even out your skin tone?

Highlighter is a product that needs to be used very carefully, as if it is applied in excess to the face, it will create the effect of oily skin.

This cosmetic product should be applied only in strictly defined places (on the convex parts of the face to give them additional volume). Highlighter won't cover up bruises, but if used correctly, it will make your skin glow from the inside out.

What helps with bruises - traditional medicine recipes

In the event that there is no financial opportunity to purchase expensive drugs, then folk remedies . It is traditional medicine that can remove a bruise quickly and cheaply . Among the folk remedies it is necessary to highlight:

A solution of vinegar and iodine . To prepare it, you need to mix 7 drops of iodine in a spoon of acetic acid. The prepared solution should be wiped over the impact area using a regular cotton pad. For the method to be effective, you need to keep the solution on your face for at least 10 minutes.
Iodine network . A fairly familiar method for eliminating hematomas. This method is suitable when there is no vinegar. To use, you will need a cotton swab and iodine. Using a stick, draw a lattice in place. But remember that iodine leaves traces , so it should only be used as a last resort!
Vodka with parsley . These ingredients will make an excellent tincture that will help remove a bruise in a matter of hours. To prepare it, you need to pour vodka (100 g) into parsley (3 tablespoons), and then leave it for a week in a dark and cool place. In emergency cases, this will be the most effective method.
Aloe juice . Fitolico.com has already published several tips on exactly how to use this plant. But in the fight against bruises on the face, it does not need to be prepared in any way. You just need to cut the leaf lengthwise and apply the cut part to the site of the bruise.
Facial gymnastics . As a concomitant method, gymnastics helps remove a bruise due to the fact that blood circulation improves, which is why the hematoma resolves much faster.

How to hide a black eye from a blow (black eye)

The appearance of a black eye due to a blow is not a very pleasant situation, which, of course, you do not want to share with everyone around you. Therefore, in this case, you need to try to do everything possible to hide traces of the injury.

This will be a difficult task, since traumatic subcutaneous hemorrhages look much brighter and more noticeable than just bruises from lack of sleep.

For these purposes, the above-described algorithm for applying foundation is suitable. For a better effect, it is recommended to additionally use concealer. Choose corrective products to disguise a bruise with a denser texture, which will better even out your skin tone.

Before applying makeup, it is recommended to apply cold to the injured part for a few minutes in order to slightly remove the swelling of the tissue.

Secrets of professional makeup artists

Many professional makeup artists advise that before applying a product that will mask bruises, lubricate the skin in the area around the eyes with a special moisturizing cream for the skin around the eyes with a light structure. This will allow other cosmetics to go on more softly and evenly, which will give the makeup a more natural look. This advice is suitable for all those who are afraid that after covering up bruises, their face will look heavy and inorganic.
Some makeup artists advise mixing corrective cosmetics with the same moisturizer. Once you have thoroughly mixed both products to a homogeneous structure, they will be easier to apply and give your makeup a more natural look. It is advisable to select a cream specifically designed for application to the eyelid area (since the skin here is especially thin and delicate and requires special care). If there is no such cream, then you need to take a light cream with a watery structure (daytime types are most suitable).
Another secret that will not allow anyone to even suspect that you were trying to hide the bags under your eyes is that you need to apply the same products to the upper eyelid as to the area under the eye. If this is not done, the skin color will differ significantly and give the face an unnatural appearance.
Most professionals are inclined to believe that to apply any corrective products, you need to use special devices (brushes of the required shapes and sizes, sponges, beauty blenders), which will allow you to evenly distribute the cream over the skin and fill all the grooves and microscopic wrinkles with the product. When smearing foundation with your fingers, this effect is difficult to achieve, and sometimes even impossible.

What needs to be done to eliminate the cause of the problem, and not just mask it

To treat bruises under the eyes, there are many special cosmetics and medicinal products (it is best to buy such cosmetics at a pharmacy). At home, cold compresses with green tea, cucumber or grated potatoes can help treat bags under the eyes.

To prevent the appearance of bruises under the eyes, first of all, you need to establish a sleep schedule (night sleep should be at least eight hours a day). Also avoid stress and excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Watch the video tutorial on how to cover up dark circles and dark circles under the eyes:

How quickly does skin recover?

Hematomas tend to change color during the healing process. By the color of the skin you can determine at what stage of recovery the injured area is. The change in tone is explained by processes occurring in the subcutaneous space.

The formation and development of subcutaneous bruising can be divided into several stages, after reviewing which it becomes clear how quickly bruises on the face disappear:

During an impact, depending on its strength, small vessels and capillaries located under the skin are damaged. Internal bleeding opens, which explains why the bruise site becomes reddish. After the bleeding stops, the blood begins to thicken and clot. As it oxidizes, it darkens. The bruises will be deep blue or blue-violet. This happens within 24 hours.
White blood cells (leukocytes) accumulate in the damaged area and destroy red blood cells. And hemoglobin, in which this destruction occurs, begins to produce a greenish pigment. The bruise takes on a green tint. This occurs approximately on the fifth or sixth day.
When enough bilirubin is produced at the site of the impact, the healing defect begins to turn yellow. The internal contents begin to collapse, and the hematoma itself gradually disappears.

If bruises are left untreated, it will take 8 to 14 days to heal, while a severe blow will take up to 20 days to heal. You can significantly speed up this process.

The speed at which the hematoma drains depends on its size. The explanation is simple: the more blood has accumulated under the skin, the more time it will take to resolve.

As noted earlier, cold compresses can constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding. This should be done every 2 hours during the first 24 hours after injury. Without help, a black eye will go away in 10-12 days, and if you provide first aid in time, you can reduce this time by 1.5-2 times.

Now comes the turn of warming lotions and creams, they help thin the blood and quickly heal the injury. Remember: using heat is only allowed after swelling has subsided. Otherwise you will achieve the opposite effect.

Ointments with heparin can solve the problem after 4 days, provided that the hematoma is not too extensive. Run to the pharmacy as soon as you are injured; do not wait several days and waste time.

If you place a high pillow under your head while you sleep, the swelling will subside sooner, and you can quickly start using pharmaceutical ointments. This cannot be called a radical method of treatment. The fact that this speeds up the recovery process will be confirmed by athletes and people whose activities involve frequent injuries.

If you apply salt or vinegar compresses to the painful spot, you can reduce the treatment time to 3-5 days. You can take iodized or sea salt, it will be beneficial.