hi,
i am 23 yrs old. an civil engineer.
my problem is that i am having very rough n dark ankles an elbows.
i know going for pedicure manicure n all would solve it but my job is such that i have to boot up n b at construction site by 10 n back home by 8...just dont have time to rub n scrub'em dont even give much time during bath as mine is a very rush rush job.
can anyone pls tell me some home remedies pls?
my mum says applyin lemon n sugar wud soften it up n thn i can scrub it off...but hehe i dont want ants creepin up on my ankel n eatin them off :)
so pls can anyone tell some home remedies on how to loosen up the hardness of my ankle n elbow n keep them clean n change it to my skin completion.
p.s:- pls dont advise to go to go for mani/pedicure just dont have time.
tnx.
2007-05-31 16:47:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
I suggest getting some Extra Emollient Night Cream from Mary Kay put it on thick before be and put some socks (ones that you don't care get the cream on them). Use the same pair of socks every night. This will help to moisturize you will need to scrub them once in a while to get all the dead skin off. As for your elbows all I can say is to use the same product just not as much before bed and at lunch time if you can.
2007-05-31 16:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jacci B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi jhavi s,
Your Mom is so right about this one. Lemon & sugar=lemon will help bleach the skin & the sugar works as a scrub, you can use bleach to whiten your elbow & ankles but is harsh on your skin.
Get some Gardener's Hand Repair by Earth Therapeutics-this has shea butter, oatmeal, alpha-hydroxy complex- a moisturizers, repairs & protects damaged skin. You can get at most department stores, this will soften & protect elbows, ankles & hands. Get a punice stone & put lotion it & lightly scrub your ankles & elbows when done doing this apply Hand Repair overnight & wear white cotton socks to bed, in a few weeks you'll notice a big difference. If you can't find Hand Repair where you are at I left the email address is below. I have used this for years on my elbows, feet keeps them soft. And get a Sunblock SPF 30 protects UVA & UVB for your elbows.Good luck. :0)
2007-05-31 17:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by dousmokedoobies69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two incredible products I highly recommend the Sea Salt and Papaya Enzyme body Buff Scrub and the Hydrating cream concentrate for the body all made by Bee Luscious Cosmetics, this company's products are so amazing your rough skin will be gone after the first application. Trust me its the most incredible line of products I have ever used, I rave about it all, its on beeroyalproducts.com
2007-05-31 17:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swolling ankles are a form of edema. An abnormal excess accumulation of serious fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavities. I'm overweight and get swelling in my ankles and feet at times. Also eating to much salt can give you swollen ankles.
2016-04-01 08:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife puts Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil on her elbows and heels, and it is amazing the difference. That stuff will even take bugs off the front of my car, clean grease off of the stove, and all kinds of things.
My mother used an oil that came in a brown bottle that she got at the drug store. My memory is not real good, but I think it was castor oil or camphor oil.
2007-05-31 16:57:07 · answer #5 · answered by Bud B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mum is right -- use it in the shower and wash if off good. also, put LOTS of lotion on and wrap with clean white cotton at bed time,. By the time you wake up, the area will be much softer. Then, use SUNBLOCK not SUNSCREEN on the area to prevent it from getting darker still while you are outside. good luck
2007-05-31 17:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by bebop_music 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get you some Corn Huskers Lotion...available at any drugstore...Wal-Mart. It is awesome and inexpensive. There is also a product called Udder Cream in a wite tube with like black cow spots on it. The corn huskers lotion is the best if you can get it. Good luck and God bless.
2007-05-31 16:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by flicka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some petroleum jelly on them before bed...if you are worried about the jelly getting on a lot of stuff, you could wear cotton socks over your ankles, and a long sleeved shirt for the elbows. Lather it on!
2007-05-31 19:45:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use baby-oil mixed with sugar and heat it for 5 seconds in the microwave... removes dead skin & leaves skin feeling baby soft. just make sure to wipe off the sugar with a moist towel after u try this. =] hope it helps!
2007-05-31 17:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some good lotion will do the trick. Apply 3-4 times a day.
2007-05-31 16:57:13 · answer #10 · answered by Amanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋