Find Dr. Emmitt Brown, travel back in time, and spend the time you got the hickey more wisely....like read a book
2007-07-20 03:22:47
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answered by predatorpio 3
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What a hickey is essentially is blood pulled up to the surface of the skin. Gross, huh? What you can do is gently massage the area, or apply heat. Don't apply cold, cold slows the blood flow and will keep it there for longer. Like freezing it in place. Apart from that, all you can do for now is wait for the blood to oxidize and then go away. Make-up is your best bet, but I'm sad to say you're a little stuck here! Try a thicker foundation like matte mouse.
2007-07-20 03:24:20
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answered by Ana Makes Art. 3
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How to Remove a Hickey: Long-Term Solutions
1. Apply arnica salve. Arnica is an herbal salve that helps reduce swelling and can minimize the appearance of a hickey. (Some people claim Witch Hazel will shorten hickey healing time.)
2. Eat healthy foods. A healthy diet can help any bruise heal more quickly.
- Increase your intake of vitamin P (also called bioflavonoids). Examples of foods that contain significant amounts of bioflavonoids: lemons, green peppers, broccoli, and rose hips. The primary job of bioflavonoids is to protect the capillaries, keep them strong and prevent them from bleeding. The converse of this equals a hickey.
- Use Vitamin K cream (aloe vera and vitamin E don't hurt either). Vitamin K helps reabsorb the blood stuck near the surface of the skin that causes the appearance of a hickey (more specifically the redness or brownness). Also increase your intake of vitamin K by eating green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, green cabbage, kale, Swiss chard, turnip greens, broccoli, tomatoes as well as exceptional meats like liver.
3. Apply heat to a hickey that lasts more than a couple days. Saturate a washcloth in hot water, wring it out, and hold it to your skin for several minutes. Reheat the washcloth with more water as necessary.
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2007-07-20 03:25:37
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answered by Riven Liether 5
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I've heard that if you put a spoon in the freezer and then apply it to the "affected area" =) it helps with the blood flow and it will go away faster. I've never tried it so it very well could be an old wives tale.
Just make sure you have your concealer with you at all times to do touch ups.
Hickies are gross and trashy! Why are you letting someone suck on your neck?
2007-07-20 03:23:52
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answered by Not quite perfect 5
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that's easy! use sunless tanning lotion! spread it around so it discolors the whole area, works like a charm! There is even products now made just for the face, and doesn't smell as bad as the old ones used too. I use jergens natural glow face, Mary Kay makes a good one too (more $$ tho) when you can't hide it, make the rest of the area same! Hope it helps, don't use if your allergic to creams though. Thanks-tash
2007-07-20 03:45:57
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answered by Tash 4
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This is a cute problem to have, and congratulations on having someone to get hickeys off and give hickeys to.
The colour is due to damaged blood vessels/bruising. Put a bit of ice on it now and then wrapped in a small towel or cloth and only for a few minutes at a time. it should speed healing a little and reduce the colour.
2007-07-20 03:25:37
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answered by Anonymous
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there is always a pretty scarf tied around your neck, or a turtle neck shirt. And next time someone gives you a hickey, hit him hard in the eye, see how he likes walking around with a shiner. Hickeys are just tacky.
2007-07-20 03:23:33
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answer #7
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answered by essentiallysolo 7
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Theatrical make-up from Ben Nye
http://www.bennye.com/
2007-07-20 03:22:30
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answered by james h 4
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They can send a man to the moon, they invented Viagra, Scientists have discovered medical marvels, but
YOU CAN'T HIDE A HICKEY!!!!!!
2007-07-20 03:28:23
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answered by Anonymous
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I tried makeup too. Doesn't work. Try a bandaid or a cute scarf.
2007-07-20 03:22:36
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answered by Ms. Mimsie 5
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