Vaseline, or petroleum jelly, doesn't directly remove hickeys, but it can help with the healing process.
According to Zeichner, while treatments like pulse dye lasers, Arnica, or Vitamin K are better for speedy recovery, Vaseline can be beneficial if the skin is disrupted. Here's how Vaseline can help with a hickey:
- Protects the Skin: Vaseline forms a protective barrier, shielding the sensitive skin of the hickey from further irritation.
- Keeps the Wound Clean: By creating a barrier, Vaseline helps prevent infection by keeping the area clean.
- Relieves Dryness and Itchiness: If the hickey becomes dry or itchy, Vaseline can help soothe and moisturize the area.
Essentially, Vaseline addresses the symptoms associated with a healing hickey and creates an optimal environment for recovery, but it doesn't actively remove the discoloration like other treatments might.
