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Super Easy Ways To Get Soft Skin On Elbows

There are certain easy ways to get soft skin on elbows. Want to know how? Then, read this article to find out!

By Rima Chowdhury

The build-up of dead skin cells generally leads to the formation of dark and scaly elbows. Dark or scaly elbows can be embarrassing for a woman wearing sleeveless or short sleeve dresses. Generally, scaly elbows look dry and parched and hence it should be taken care of at the earliest.

Elbows and knees have been one among the concerns of a woman and if there is any problem, they avoid exposing these areas in public.

However, if you are one who has scaly and dark elbows, check out these remedies here. Following these remedies for a year can help to give you super soft and hydrated elbows.

1. Coconut Oil

1. Coconut Oil

Massaging your elbows with coconut oil can be one among the easy remedies to get super soft and glowing elbows. Due to the high amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties found in coconut oil, it can help to get rid of dull and dry skin. Take some coconut oil and heat it for some time. Massage the elbows and leave it overnight. Do this twice in a day to get soft and bright elbows.

2. Baking Soda

2. Baking Soda

Using baking soda is another remedy that can help to treat dark and dry elbows. Take some baking soda and add some milk to it. Now add some turmeric powder to the mixture and mix together. Apply this mask on your elbows and massage for some time in a circular motion. Do this regularly to get soft elbows. Using this remedy can also get rid of dark elbows.

3. Gram Flour And Lemon

3. Gram Flour And Lemon

Gram flour helps to deeply cleanse the area and also pamper your skin to the fullest. Take some gram flour and add some lemon juice to it. Mix both the ingredients together and apply on the elbows. Allow the mask to dry and then wash off with cold water after 30 minutes. Repeat this remedy every day in order to get super soft elbows.

4. Jojoba Oil

4. Jojoba Oil

An oil that can help to give you super soft and glowing elbows is jojoba oil. Using jojoba oil helps to get rid of the dead skin cells and also helps to protect your skin from damage. Massage some jojoba oil on the skin and leave it overnight. Do not wash off the oil as it helps to add shine to the skin and also gives you soft elbows.

5. Potato Juice

5. Potato Juice

Potato juice has skin softening and skin bleaching properties which help to give you soft elbows and skin. Take one potato and cut it into half. Now massage the area for 20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. If your dry elbow is too dry and cracked, you should consider adding some honey on the top of the potato slice and then massaging the area. Wash off with cold water.

6. Moisturiser

6. Moisturiser

Moisturizing your skin with a good cream can help to keep your skin soft and hydrated all the time. In order to get the most of the cream, you can add some drops of essential oil of your choice and then massage your elbows. Massage your elbows twice in a day to get soft and hydrated elbows.

7. Cocoa Butter

7. Cocoa Butter

The fact is cocoa butter is extremely hydrating and nourishing on the body and hence it can be used to get a hydrated and soft skin. Take some cocoa butter and massage your elbows with this. If needed, you can add some olive oil to it and massage well. Wait for some time and wash off with water.

8. Aloe Vera Gel

8. Aloe Vera Gel

Using aloe vera gel can help to treat dark and dry elbows easily. Scoop out some gel from aloe vera leaves and add a pinch of turmeric to this. Mix them together and apply this gel on the elbows and massage in a circular motion for some time. Using aloe vera gel helps to alleviate dryness and also keeps your elbows hydrated all the time. Do this twice in a day to get super soft elbows.

Story first published: Monday, March 27, 2017, 10:51 [IST]
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