A hickey is also known as a love bite or a kiss mark. It is a bruise-like mark that occurs on the skin, usually on the neck or other areas of the body, as a result of aggressive kissing or sucking on the skin. Can Hickeys Kill You?
Hickey is caused by the bursting of small blood vessels (capillaries) near the surface of the skin, leading to blood leaking into the surrounding tissue. Hickeys are often considered a visible sign of affection or intimacy and can be seen as a temporary mark left on the skin by a partner. However, some people may prefer to hide or cover up hickeys for personal or social reasons. As you look for different ways to cover a hickey on your lips, cheeks, face or neck, we at Today News 24 have curated some easy ideas for covering up that mark so that it is not visible to others. Love Bites on These 5 Erogenous Spots on Woman’s Body Will Make Her Feel the Heat!
1. Cold Compress
Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the affected area as soon as possible after getting the hickey. This can help reduce swelling and minimize the appearance of the mark.
2. Makeup
You can use makeup to conceal the hickey. Start by applying a colour corrector. If the hickey appears red or purple, use a green colour corrector to neutralize the colour. Use an orange or yellow corrector if it appears more blue or brown. After the corrector, apply a high-coverage concealer that matches your skin tone directly on top of the hickey. Use a patting motion rather than rubbing to ensure good coverage. Blend the concealer carefully around the edges to make it look natural. Set the makeup with a light dusting of translucent powder to make it last longer.
3. Clothing
If the hickey is on your neck, you can try wearing a scarf, turtleneck, or collar shirt to cover it up.
4. Hairstyling
If you have long hair, try wearing your hair down or styling it in a way that covers the hickey.
5. Healing Time
Hickeys typically fade on their own within a week or two. If you can wait it out, you may conceal the hickey with clothing, hairstyles, or makeup during this period.
Hickeys don’t disappear instantly, but using the above methods might temporarily help you hide them when you step out.
(The above story first appeared on Today News 24 on May 17, 2023 03:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website todaynews24.top).
