Following a recent sailing excursion, Bruise Relief’s fearless leader learned that her husband was not “in the know” about all things Bruise Relief.  When her husband took a rather painful whack to the wrist, almost immediately, an ugly 4-inch blue and purple bruise began to form. When Barbara offered her husband some gauze bandage along with the Bruise Relief, he questioned the need for gauze. 

 What? How can this be? Apparently, he had never heard about the gauze /Bruise Relief combination. Barbara explained.

For severe cases, gauze can really help in the recovery process.

First, apply Bruise Relief to the area as soon as possible.  Secondly, secure a piece of gauze to the area so the Bruise Relief stays on and can be absorbed into the skin.

Armed with this new bit of knowledge, Barbara’s husband applied Bruise Relief and gauze to the large purplish bruise. The next day, the bruise was gone. Vanished.  

Get “in the know”, try the Bruise Relief and gauze combo.

It does the trick!

Sorry for being so skeptical re: Bruise Relief but your explanation does make ingenious sense. It is similar to what we see in “compartment syndrom ” or tamponade wherein one fluid or solution competes for and takes over a “space” not allowing the other. Your ingredients are competing for the intestitial space with the extravasated blood.

Here’s what that means for you Bruise Relief® lovers out there:

Compartment syndrome and tamponade are both terms that refer to the compression of blood vessels. Bruise Relief®, when applied shortly after trauma, is acting as the compressor that prevents blood and fluids from pooling and bruises from appearing. 

When we experience trauma to the skin, whether from injury, surgery or other causes, blood and fluids are forced out into the surrounding tissue. This process causes bruising. 

Bruise Relief® combats bruising in two ways. First, the ingredients in Bruise Relief® (Distilled water, Glycerin, Vitamin E Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Carbomer) when applied shortly after impact or cosmetic procedure, are absorbed quickly into the skin and immediately begin preventing blood from filling in the impacted area. Second, Bruise Relief® will help prevent or lessen any further bleeding.

Instead of a bruise forming, the blood and fluids that cause bruising are reabsorbed into the skin effectively preventing or diminishing the appearance of a bruise.

See Bruise Relief really is ingenious!

Many times we injure ourselves as the result of being on the go, hurrying to make the bed or rushing to get to work. As we’ve said before, Bruise Relief® is most effective when applied shortly after impact. Here’s some advice for busy people:

• First, keep Bruise Relief® handy so that when you’re injured, you can reach for relief.
• Second, an easy way to use Bruise Relief® on the go is to apply to the injury and then cover with a gauze strip.

Using the gauze strip over  Bruise Relief® will keep the gel or serum on the point of impact so its not wiped away by clothing or movement.

Keep those questions and comments coming!

However, the more people buy and sample Bruise Relief, the more we hear of other uses. Our Bruise Relief serum is a concentrated version of the formula that works very well to diminsh dark circles under the eyes. This week we heard from a woman who is using Bruise Relief serum to treat dreaded “age spots”.

So why does Bruise Relief also work for dark circles and dark spots on the skin? Here’s your answer.

Bruise Relief works best to help minimize discoloration after a trauma to the skin. It works by absorbing through the skin and super-hydrating the area and dispersing the blood that has been released from capillaries. People tell us that they use our Bruise Relief product on their hands and arms to help diminish dark spots and that they are pleased with the results after a week or so of using the product 1-2 times a day. They say that they lightly rub it into their skin morning and night.

Let us know how you’re using Bruise Relief. And keep your comments and questions coming.

]]> http://www.bruiserelief.com/fighting-age-spots-with-bruise-relief/feed/ 2 http://www.bruiserelief.com/an-untreated-bruise-lasts-two-to-four-weeks/ http://www.bruiserelief.com/an-untreated-bruise-lasts-two-to-four-weeks/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:49:24 +0000 Dr. Holmquist http://www.bruiserelief.com/blog/?p=45 A blog reader asks, “Can you tell me how long it will take to have a bruise go away on its own versus with Bruise Relief?” Far too long is the short answer.  

Here’s the longer version excerpted from WebMD:

Bruises develop when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-an-blue color. As bruises heal, usually within two to four weeks, they often turn colors including purplish black, reddish blue or yellowish green. Sometimes the area of the bruise spreads down the body in the direction of gravity. A bruise on the leg will take longer to heal than a bruise on the arm.

Two to four weeks for a bruise to heal on its own. That’s a long time to be walking around watching your bruise turn from purple to blue and green.

When applied immediately after impact, Bruise Relief often prevents a bruise from ever forming. Minimally, using Bruise Relief after impact will diminish the duration of a bruise.

Today, a leading expert in the field of non-surgical skin rejuvenation announced results from a study demonstrating that glycerin helps to speed up the healing process of damaged tissue and cells, resulting in less bruising and skin discoloration.

In a double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical study of a glycerin-based bruise-reaction product, 65 percent of the patients who experienced bruising after filler injection procedures saw a reduction in the severity and duration of bruising with a single post-procedural application of Bruise Relief™ serum versus a placebo. The product was found to reduce the appearance of bruising with no reported side effects.

“Glycerin, as an active ingredient in Bruise Relief™, helps with the rejuvenation process of the skin,” said Dr. Mary P. Lupo, dermatologist and non-surgical skin rejuvenation expert. “The most common treatment-related complication from filler injections is bruising. I have seen a significant decrease in bruising after treatments with an application of Bruise Relief™.  Post-procedural Botox and leg vein injections (sclerotherapy) may also benefit from this single post-procedural application.”

Glycerin, a humectant, attracts water and helps lubricate and hydrate the skin’s cells. It is a thick,  water-soluble liquid. Bruises occur when capillary blood vessels break and blood and fluids pool underneath the skin. Glycerin’s hydrating properties enable the body to seal off the broken capillaries and blood vessels caused by trauma to the skin and help prevent the pooling of blood and fluids.

Bruise Relief™, available in a gel or serum formulation, also contains vitamins, nutrients and anti-oxidants and is non-toxic and safe for all ages and skin types. Bruise Relief gel is available nationwide at all CVS stores as well as at Jewel/Osco, Albertsons, Acme, Shaw’s and other fine pharmacies across the country.

“Bruise Relief™ has been in my family for nearly five generations,” said Barbara Cranner, executive vice president of Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC.  We developed the product for the mass market with my stepfather, Dr. Nelson Holmquist, and we are thrilled to share an old family recipe with the world.”

About Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC
Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC is a family- and majority-woman-owned and operated company. Headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana, the company is dedicated to the revitalization of New Orleans, and manufactures the company’s product lines at local plants. Dr. Holmquist Healthcare’s product line currently features Bruise Relief™, a topical skin care product in a gel and serum formulation designed to eliminate the appearance of bruising and skin discoloration. Learn more about Dr. Holmquist Healthcare and its products at http://www.bruiserelief.com.