Olive oil and sugar
This is an excellent combination for skin moisturizing and pilling, which can also be used all over your body.
What to do:
- Mix one olive oil with one tbsp. sugar
- Massage your elbows as well as other parts on your body with dry and hard skin using this mixture.
- Do this for 5 minutes, and then wash your skin with warm water and soap or shower gel.
Other health benefits of olive oil:
Olive oil is also beneficial against heart disease, diabetes, cancer, oxidative stress, hypertension, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Shea butter or coconut oil
Both of these oils are extremely efficient when it comes to natural skincare; they soften your skin and hydrate it at the same time.
What to do:
- Massage your skin with shea butter or coconut oil every night before going to bed.
- Rub it in well on your
- Leave it to act overnight.
- Repeat the process every night until your skin softens.
Other health benefits of coconut oil:
Coconut oil is highly beneficial for blood sugar regulation because it stimulates insulin absorption in the body. Moreover, coconut oil can improve thyroid function, thus boosting metabolism, energy and endurance. It also stimulates digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Turmeric milk
A skin-friendly spice, turmeric has proved beneficial for both skin protection and hydration.
What to do:
- Mix one turmeric powder and some milk to get a thick paste.
- Rub the paste well into your elbows leaving it act it for 5 minutes.
- Wash your elbows with soap and water.
Other health benefits of turmeric milk:
The health benefits of this home remedy are endless – it cleanses your blood, relieves cough and cold, eases headaches, protects from hepatitis, helps with insomnia, arthritis, and much more.
