Unfortunately, no one is immune from bruises, andIt doesn't matter what exactly caused them to appear. People with thin and sensitive skin, with thin walls of internal blood vessels, can get a bruise not only from a strong blow, but also from the slightest unsuccessful touch or pressure. A bruise under the eye, the so-called "blanch" or "black eye", will be especially unpleasant. It is in such a visible place that it is very difficult to hide. A bruise, which doctors call a subcutaneous hematoma, is a hemorrhage without damage to the skin. As a result of a strong blow or mechanical damage, the blood vessels under the skin burst, and hemorrhage into the tissue occurs. At the very beginning, a bruise manifests itself as a strong red-purple swelling, which gradually subsides, and the bruise acquires a blue (gray, purple) color. As the blood is absorbed, the color of the bruise changes from blue to green, yellowish or pink. There are various ways to remove a bruise, but the most important is timely first aid.
First aid
Once the bruise is placed and swelling is observedin the area under the eye, you should take action quickly. It is the first steps to eliminate and reduce the hemorrhage that will help reduce the possible size of the bruise, as well as in its further elimination. Apply cold First of all, you need to quickly apply something cold to the site of the bruise. This can be ice, snow, something from the freezer (for example, frozen meat, etc.), a piece of metal - a coin or a spoon, etc. The time of exposure to a cold compress should not be less than 15-20 minutes. It is during this time that internal hemorrhage stops, the blood coagulates and clogs the vessels, the cold relieves swelling. In order not to further injure the sensitive skin of the eyelids, it is worth covering it first with a gauze bandage, not too thick, or a piece of cloth, on which you apply the cold object. Painkillers Applying a cold compress also reduces pain well. But if the pain is sharp or throbbing and does not subside, then it is worth taking painkillers - analgin, baralgin, tempalgin, paracetamol, spazmalgon, etc. Aspirin should not be taken, because it thins the blood, and it does not clot for a long time, which can lead to an expansion of the bruise area, an increase in swelling.
Medicines to eliminate the bruise under the eye
A bruise without treatment can appear on the skinabout a week, blossoming in a variety of colors and shades. However, with timely treatment, constant and regular, you can quickly reduce the bruise - in just a few days. To do this, you should go to the pharmacy and buy some kind of medicine - an ointment, cream or gel for local use, which has a resolving effect.
- "Troxevasin"
Apply the gel to clean, dry skin every hour on the first and second day. With this mode of use, the bruise can be eliminated in 2-3 days. The gel also strengthens the walls of blood vessels under the skin.
- "Bruise-Off"
The ointment contains leech extract, acceleratesabsorption of bruises, removes swelling and inflammation. This ointment can have an additional masking effect, like a foundation. Apply 5 times a day to the affected area.
- Heparin ointment
The ointment helps to remove swelling and improvesblood clotting. The ointment reduces pain due to the anesthetic it contains. Use 2-3 times a day, applying to the damaged area of skin.
- "Lyoton"
The gel has a strong anti-inflammatory effectaction, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, resolves bruises under the skin. Apply up to three times a day to the affected area. Also good means to quickly relieve swelling and remove a bruise under the eye will be ointments and gels containing extract of medicinal leeches, arnica extract, heparin, horse chestnut extract. They very well strengthen and thicken the walls of blood vessels, have an anti-inflammatory effect. You can also take tablets with vitamin P and ascorutin internally, they also well strengthen capillaries and blood vessels, improve blood circulation.
Folk remedies
Removing a bruise with folk remedies is notless effective. Various masks and compresses, ointments and lotions from medicinal herbs and many other components will help to eliminate a bruise under the eye. The recipes below have proven themselves well over the years. Bodyaga This is the most popular and, at the same time, the most effective remedy for reducing a bruise. Bodyaga is a spongy algae, dried and ground into powder. Black or dark gray powder is sold in any pharmacy. Bodyaga has a good resorption effect, increases blood circulation, and may cause a slight burning sensation on the skin. You need to be very careful not to let the bodyaga get on the mucous membrane of the eye. To reduce a bruise, mix 1 teaspoon of powder with 2 teaspoons of warm water and mix well. Apply the resulting mixture to the skin and leave until completely dry, then rinse with running water. For the desired effect, such masks should be applied to the bruise 2-3 times a day for 2-3 days until it disappears completely. Decoctions and tinctures of dry medicinal plants Decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs and their combinations can also quickly and effectively remove a bruise under the eye, such as:
- cornflower;
- chamomile;
- mother and stepmother;
- Linden blossom;
- Labrador tea marsh;
- grass celandine.
To prepare the decoction, take 1 teaspoon.herbs and pour 100 ml of water, boil for 5-7 minutes. Cover with a lid and let it brew for about 30-40 minutes. Then strain and prepare a compress: moisten a cotton pad or gauze roll and apply to the skin of the eyelid for 10-15 minutes. Compresses should be repeated every 2-3 hours for 2-3 days. Vegetable masks
- Beetroot and aloe
Beetroot, combined with aloe juice and dry grasscelandine, will most quickly eliminate a bruise under the eye. Grate a little beetroot, mix with 1 tsp. of the remaining ingredients. Leave the mixture to infuse for 2-2.5 hours, then squeeze the juice through cheesecloth. Make compresses from the juice with a cotton swab or bandage. Leave the compress on for 20 minutes, repeat this every 2-3 hours, and on the second day the bruise will disappear.
- Cabbage
Take a cabbage leaf, preferably a thick onefleshy, put it through a meat grinder. Apply the gruel to the skin under the eye and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with running water. Repeat the procedure about 2-3 times a day for 3-4 days.
- Potatoes
A similar mask can be made from fresh rawpotatoes. It can also be minced or grated, applied to the bruise for 20-30 minutes, and washed off with running water. Repeat the procedure with the same regularity. Honey compress This compress is suitable for a very large bruise from a blow under the eye. Mix 1 egg yolk, 0.5 tbsp. flour, a tablespoon of honey and vegetable oil. Apply the mixture to the skin, cover with plastic wrap, then a warm cloth, leave for 2-3 hours, then wash off with running water. Repeat the procedure morning and evening for two days.
Means for camouflage
If you don’t have the opportunity to stay at homethroughout the treatment of a bruise under the eye, it would not be a bad idea to disguise it. The best way to disguise it would be theatrical makeup, it will disguise the bruise most effectively. On top of the white makeup, you should still apply the foundation that you usually use, the main thing is that it matches your skin color well. Finally, powder your skin with powder for a matte effect. You can also use a corrector or concealer for dark circles under the eyes and imperfections. Usually, such a corrector has a yellow or orange pigment, which well interrupts the blue and purple colors of the bruise. Let the concealer be completely absorbed, and then apply foundation or powder on top. It would also be a good idea to wear large sunglasses, if, of course, the situation allows you to do so. We recommend reading:
