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9 Home Remedies To Soften Elbows

1Does your elbows feel rough and flaky? If yes, you need to pamper it with care using some of the simple yet effective home remedies that will help you to soften your elbows.

It is a common problem which nine out of ten people face. The elbows, knees and the ankles are some of the body parts which are often neglected when compared to the rest of your skin.

On the other hand, dry elbows are an annoyance since it makes you feel self conscious when you are trying to look your best in a sleeveless top or a dress.

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If you leave your flaky elbows just the way it is, it will eventually become painful to touch and horrible to look at.

Therefore, to put all these problems at bay we give you some of the very effective home remedies to soften elbows.

Experts believe potato scrub is one of the best treatment for elbows that are dark and dry. The potato juice has certain properties which help to soften elbows in a week's time when used regularly.

Likewise, here are some of the other home remedies to get smooth and soft elbows. Take a look.

Sugar Scrub

Sugar Scrub

Sugar is a gentle exfoliator for the skin. It is one of the best home remedies to soften elbows.
METHOD:
Add 2tbsp of sugar to a bowl.
Add one tbsp of warm water to the bowl (containing sugar) to make a mixture.
Gently Massage this mixture on the dry elbows.
Follow this simple home remedy for smooth elbows twice a week to see best results.

 Salt Scrub

Salt Scrub

Salt is another ingredient which is used for treating dry and flaky skin.
METHOD-
Add 2tbsp of salt to a bowl.
Add one tbsp of rose water to the salt and mix well.
This mixture is then applied to the rough elbows and massaged in a circular motion.
Follow this home remedy twice a week to soften elbows.

Epsom Salt

Epsom Salt

Epsom salt is the best natural ingredient to treat elbows that are rough and dry. The properties present in epsom salt is so effective thatyou will be able to see positive results in a week.
METHOD-
Epsom salt is added to a bowl containing luke warm water with a drop of olive oil.
This mixture is then applied on the dry elbow.

 Potato Juice

Potato Juice

Potato juice and potato scrub for elbow shows effective results in less than a week.
METHOD-
Cut a potato into half.
Use one half of the potato to massage the dry and dark elbow, and after half an hour, use the other half. Repeat this home remedy thrice in a week.

Pumice Stone

Pumice Stone

A pumice stone is an effective home remedy for treating rough elbows.
METHOD-
Wet the pumice stone and massage the elbow with the stone in a circular manner.
After 5 minutes, massage your elbow with the same stone in an upward and downward position.
Follow this simple home remedy once a week to get soften elbows.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

Using olive oil for elbows that is dry and flaky is the best ingredient to soften the skin in no time.
METHOD-
All you need to do is massage the oil directly on the skin and allow it to soak in your pores for at least 10 minutes before you rinse off with warm water.

Walnut Scrub

Walnut Scrub

A scrub is made out of fresh walnuts.
METHOD-
Powder 5 walnuts and add one tbsp of milk to make a paste.
This paste is applied on the dry elbows for 5 minutes.
Wipe the paste with a wet cotton and repeat.
This home remedy to soften elbows must be practiced once a week to see desired results.

Try An Elbow Pack

Try An Elbow Pack

Elbow packs are the best to treat dry and flaky elbows.
METHOD-
Make an elbow pack with orange peel powder, strawberry paste and one tbsp of sugar.
This pack is used to soften elbows that are extremely dry.

Yogurt Massage

Yogurt Massage

Yogurt is used on the skin when it is dry and itchy. If your elbow feel itchy, massage it with plain yogurt. In a week's time, you will see how this simple home remedy has softened your dry elbows.

Story first published: Monday, April 20, 2015, 17:56 [IST]