Bruises & Black Eyes
Bruises & Black Eyes: Natural Recovery Support
A bruise forms when small blood vessels break beneath the skin, causing discoloration and sometimes swelling or tenderness. Most bruises, including black eyes, fade through several color changes as the body reabsorbs the blood over one to two weeks.
Support the skin's natural recovery from bruises and black eyes with our full range of herbal salves and oils, including Arnica Oil, Comfrey Salve, and Complete Tissue Salve, traditional remedies used to soothe discoloration and swelling.
Caring for Bruised Skin
Arnica Oil is one of the most well-known traditional remedies for bruising, and is typically applied gently to unbroken skin over the affected area. Comfrey Salve and Complete Tissue Salve are additional herbal formulas used to support the area as it heals.
For deeper tissue soreness alongside bruising, our Muscle Pain collection may also help.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Most bruises fade within one to two weeks, changing color as the body reabsorbs the blood beneath the skin, though larger or deeper bruises can take longer.
Bruises that are unusually large, occur without a clear cause, or are accompanied by significant swelling or pain should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Arnica and comfrey are traditional ingredients used in oils and salves intended to support the skin as a bruise heals, as described on our individual product pages.
Arnica Oil is traditionally applied gently around the eye area on unbroken skin. Avoid direct contact with the eye itself and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
