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Few things are more unappealing than a big, nasty bruise. Unfortunately, humans are clumsy, and bruises are a natural part of life. But, you can take steps to lessen the appearance of the unfortunate-looking black and blue marks. Check out 5 at-home remedies that can help diminish bruises on your body.
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Ice is one of the best and easiest at-home solutions for getting rid of nasty bruises. According to Best Health, applying ice cubes to a bruise helps heal the blood vessels around the bruise. You can also use a good old fashioned frozen pack of peas for the same effect.
Tightly wrapping an elastic bandage around a bruise helps prevent it from spreading, according to Home Remedy Hacks. Best Health concurs—the bandage squeezes the tissues underneath, which helps lessen the appearance of the bruise.
As weird as it sounds, vinegar can also help get rid of bruises—if you can get past its pungent smell. Home Remedy Hacks says that vinegar helps prevent blood from congregating within the bruised area. They recommend creating a vinegar and warm water solution to apply over the bruise.
Lemons can also act as a bruise remedy. Because lemons have vitamin C, they're perfect for treating skin problems, like bruises, according to Home Remedy Hacks.
For one more at-home bruise remedy, turn to lavendar oil. According to StyleCraze, this essential oil helps soothe and heal your body. Gently massage a few drops of lavendar oil onto your bruise every few hours for the best results.
