There are multiple causes for rough and dry elbows. This can come from deficiencies in your diet, various frictions or your personal care routine. It is a rather unsightly problem especially if the epidermis darkens and to prepare for the temperatures that will go up, do not hesitate to begin to treat the elbows now so that the skin becomes flexible again for the summer days.
1) Exfoliation is key
Applying creams or balms as we do is often not enough to regain a soft skin. When elbows are rough, it is important to begin by exfoliating to remove dead cells that “clutter” the skin. Once cleared of dead cells, your skin is ready to receive care.
To make your homemade exfoliater, mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with a spoonful of olive oil. Rub vigorously on your elbows for a few minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. Your skin will be ready to be treated.
2) Get softer skin
Mix the juice of half a lemon and a dollop of honey. Apply this remedy with a cotton pad and leave to soak into the skin for 15 min. This treatment should be rinsed with lukewarm water. Know that you can do this before the shower. Repeat this treatment several times a week to see results.
3) Test castor oil
This oil is excellent for hair and eyelashes, but it is also devilishly effective on dry skin thanks to its richness of fatty acids and its emollient properties. You can simply apply a few drops on your elbows every morning or every evening. This oil is often thicker than most oils that are used daily, making it easier to apply and enjoyable.
4) Vera aloe and musky rose
To soothe your skin test the aloe vera / rosemary essential oil mixture. Musk rose oil is a bit expensive, but it has no equal to treat scaly skin. To make this mixture that feels good and that repairs the skin, you need a spoon of aloe vera gel and a dozen drops of essential oil. Mix and apply on your elbows 3 times a week.
5) To whiten your elbows
Rub your elbows with the pulp of a lemon cut into two on which you will have sprinkled baking soda. Perform this treatment regularly enough for the results to become visible. It is not a miracle cure that works immediately, but rather an effective remedy that needs several applications to exert its magic!
Source : AmélioreTaSanté