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Small to medium or large blemishes leave dark marks on the face, but small ones are less dark. You can fade bruises at home using some familiar products. However, in serious cases, you should see a dermatologist for more in-depth treatment advice. Try a few home remedies first and then seek a professional if you are unable to remove the bruise on your own.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Blurring blemishes at home

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   Apply lemon juice to the affected areas. Lemon juice is a natural skin lightener. Dab a cotton ball or cotton swab in lemon juice and then dab on the darkened area.
   • Wait for the lemon juice to dry after about 10 minutes. You don't need to wash off the lemon juice, just apply a little extra moisturizing oil to the surface. Almond, castor, jojoba, or argan oil are all fine.
   • Repeat this every night.
   • Avoid exposing your skin to sunlight or the light in your dyed bed when you use lemon juice on your skin as this can make dark areas worse.
   • If your skin is too sensitive, such as being dry or irritated easily, stir the lemon juice and moisturizer in equal amounts before applying it to your skin.
   • You can use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.

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   Apply a mixture of yogurt and honey to the dark spots. Both honey and yogurt have the ability to fade bruises. Mix 1 teaspoon of plain yogurt with 1 teaspoon of honey. If possible, choose pure honey as well.
   • Use a cotton swab or cotton ball to apply the mixture to dark areas, or evenly spread over the face. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water and pat dry.
   • Apply moisturizer after washing your face.

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   Apply a mixture of vitamin C to the bruise. Serum with vitamin C can help heal skin. Crush a 250mg vitamin C tablet and stir with one tablespoon of almond, castor, jojoba, or argan oil. Use a cotton swab or cotton ball to apply the mixture to darkened skin or the entire face.
   • Leave the mixture on for 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with warm water and pat dry.
   • Apply moisturizer after washing your face.

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   Dab aspirin on the bruise. Crush two 325mg aspirin pills. Stir the medicine with 2 tablespoons of honey. Add just enough water to make a fine powder and apply the mixture to the bruise with a cotton swab or cotton ball. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes then rinse your face with warm water and pat dry - don't forget to apply moisturizer.

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   Use cucumbers to fade bruises. The ability of cucumber to astringent pores also helps to remove dark spots caused by acne. Cut the cucumber into thin slices and place it on the darkened area. Leave the cucumber on your face for 15-20 minutes. When the time is up, rinse your face with warm water, pat dry, and apply moisturizer.
   • You can use potatoes instead of cucumbers.
   • Another way is to cut a cucumber or a potato into thin slices and then apply it to the dark area on the face. Just use gentle circular motions. Repeat with at least four to five slices of either the cucumber or the potato.

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   Apply vitamin E to the dark spots. Cut one end of a 40 IU vitamin E tablet. Use your fingertips, cotton ball or cotton swab to apply vitamin E directly to the dark area. Leave vitamin E on your skin all night.
   • You do not need to apply additional moisturizer after this is done because vitamin E is itself a moisturizing ingredient.
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Method 2 of 2: Talk to a medical professional

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   Talk to your doctor. See your general practitioner and ask them to refer a dermatologist who can help you with dark spots. Try to see if your doctor will encourage you to use products that can be bought over the counter. Some of the therapies your doctor might recommend include:
   • Azelaic acid - a natural acid found in cereal actives and is often used to lighten or fade dark spots.
   • Vitamin C cream - introduced for its healing and collagen formation - is a protein that strengthens and provides elasticity to the skin.
   • Tretinoin and mequinol creams - retinoid ingredients (such as tretinoin) can make skin sensitive to sunlight; Therefore, you should follow the instructions of a dermatologist.
   • Corticosteroid cream - reduces inflammation, helps fade dark spots.
   • Chemical peels from glycolic acid - remove surface layers to reduce dark spots.
   • Some other treatments include: kojic acid (a mushroom extract), arbutin (a cranberry extract), licorice extract (a licorice extract), niacinamide (a form of niacin), and N-acetyl glucosamine (a nutrient).

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   Talk to your dermatologist. Consider continuing with more intensive treatments. A dermatologist can also give you a better understanding of the type of bruise you are having.
   • "Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation" is the name given to a common skin condition. Once the pimples are gone, your skin will react strongly and overproduction of skin pigmentation causes darkening of the skin. Here's how to explain why bruises appear on the skin. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation occurs in all skin types, but is more common on darker skin.

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   Consider the possible treatments a dermatologist can offer. Decide if you want to continue with the recommendation of your dermatologist. A dermatologist can perform a variety of special treatments, including: laser therapy, minor surgery, chemical peels and fillers to stretch the skin. All of these can be done in the clinic. advertisement

Advice

• Always be gentle when performing any method. Bruises appear due to skin irritation and the harsh action will make the bruise look darker.