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Top 7 Carrier Oils for Bruises

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No matter how ghastly your bruise looks, these 7 carrier oils for bruises are very effective at providing quick relief.

No matter how ghastly your bruise looks, these 7 carrier oils for bruises are very effective at providing quick relief.

Treating Bruises Naturally

Ranging from red to purple, green, blue and black, bruises are nothing short of colorful! I hope that brought a smile to your face because bruises can be rather painful. The most common cause for bruises is injury to the site, which could have been through a blow, getting knocked or cut.

Once the injury occurs, the microscopic capillaries located under the skin explode, causing blood to get trapped under the top layer of the skin. This results in the formation of bruises.

Most bruises disappear on their own. But there are some natural home remedies that can help bruises heal faster. One of the best remedies to use is oils!

Top 7 Carrier Oils for Bruises

These are the best 7 carrier oils for bruises. You’ll notice that most of these oils are thick in consistency. This is because thicker oils give a more firm grip when massaging the oil into the bruise. This helps dissipate the bruise, break down blood clots and stimulate blood circulation to speed up healing.

  1. Mustard Oil (where to get it)
  2. Emu Oil (where to get it)
  3. Coconut Oil (where to get it)
  4. Shea Oil (where to get it)
  5. Castor Oil (where to get it)
  6. Sesame Oil (where to get it)
  7. Sweet Almond Oil (where to get it)

How to Use Carrier Oils for Bruises

The thing about carrier oils is that they act as ‘CARRIERS’. This simply means that they make a great base for transporting herbs, medicinal extracts and essential oils into the skin. My most recommended way to heal bruises with carrier oils is to simply mix them with essential oils. It can’t get any easier than this. Here are the best essential oils that you can mix into the above carrier oils to heal bruises:

Now remember, essential oils should be dilutely correctly with carrier oils. Adding too much essential oils can be dangerous. To learn how to dilute essential oils correctly, please read: How to Dilute Essential Oils Safely

To use, simply massage the bruise area gently with your oil mix. Apply your oil 3 – 5 times a day for best results. Your bruise should be completely gone within 3 days. Depending on the severity of the bruise, it might take longer.

Other Natural Remedies for Bruises

  1. Ice packs: Also known as cold compresses, can be applied to bruises to boost circulation
  2. Aloe vera: The natural gel found inside succulent aloe vera leaves have healing properties to alleviate bruises.
  3. Vitamin C: Take two 500mg vitamin C capsules to prevent bruising.

DIY Bruise Remedy Cream

Here’s a recipe for making your own homemade bruise remedy cream. It uses completely natural ingredients and is safe and non-toxic.

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a  bowl, add all the ingredients. Now whip them with a hand mixer for 5 minutes. You should get a creamy, smooth and white mixture.
  2. Transfer your mixture into a clean glass container.
  3. Your bruise cream is now ready!
  4. Apply on your bruise at least 3 times a day for quick relief.
  5. This homemade product can keep for 2 years if stored and maintained properly.

What are your go-to carrier oils for bruises?