Home Remedies for Dry Elbows

Besides the unfavorable weather conditions, heavy use is also another major cause of cracked and dry elbows. They have to undergo a lot of wear as we lean on our elbows all the time, while working, eating or drinking coffee. However, we usually pay much attention to hydrate and nourish our face and body, elbows are generally left out and neglected. They are less visible, but more embarrassing when they are observed by others.

No wonder dry skin gets even worse and we are left with the painful condition of sore and cracked elbows. Check out our useful tips below, and learn how to treat and prevent the problem of dry, flaky elbows!

# Exfoliate

Exfoliation is the first important step to start with.
First of all you have to clean the rough area, removing the dead skin cells by exfoliating with a proper scrub. In order to get rid of the dryness you can easily purchase great scrubs in the nearest cosmetic store.

Opt for a body scrub that is based on natural ingredients.
In order to make your skin soft and smooth it is better to avoid those body scrubs that contain alcohol because they can even make your problem worse. If your skin is very dry, you can repeat this method for several days until your elbows become soft and touchable.

After you have achieved the desired result, you will have to apply the scrub only occasionally, when it is needed.
You can also prepare some great homemade body scrubs to exfoliate the dry skin on your elbows:

Sugar scrub: Mix 1/8 cup of olive oil with 1/4 cup of brown sugar and massage it gently into your elbows. Leave it on for minutes, then rinse.
Tip: When preparing the scrub, you can even add a few drops of vanilla for its wonderful scent.

Lemon Salt Scrub: Mix 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 cup of salt. Scrub the paste into your elbows and gently rub off the dead skin cells. Then, lean your elbows on two lemon wedges and stay like this for 5-10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. This scrub is amazing for getting rid of the dark patches as well.