Image by Wombatunderground1 via FlickrIf you have ever felt your elbows and screamed because they felt like steel wool pads, then yes you have rough and dry elbows here are some tips to help with the rough spot, wash your elbows with an exfoliating product daily to remove the dead skin cells.
Moisturize your elbows two to three times a day. Use moisturizing products that contain aloe vera, vitamin E and alpha hydroxy, you can apply olive oil or coconut oil for extra moisture. Warm up a small amount of oil and apply it directly to your elbows and rub it on.
Exfoliate to get rid of the dead skin cells
Take a sturdy body brush and apply soap to it. Next, wet your elbows, take the body brush, and brush each elbow in gentle but firm circular movements for about ten minutes or you can simply rub the rough and flaking skin with an exfoliating sponge,either a natural fibre loofah or a massage glove. Rinse well and dry with a soft towel.Hand creams are usually more oily than body lotions and are an excellent option for softening elbows. You can apply the cream once a day, but twice, three or even four times would even better.
You’ll need a daily treatment for your rough elbows
If the problem persists, visit a dermatologist. Since there is a possibility that ashy elbows can be caused by a skin condition like psoriasis or eczema.
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