Just like your face and body, you should also put as much effort into maintaining the skin on your elbows if you want to get that flawless glow all over. However, sometimes it seems like your elbows have a world of their own—that no matter how good you are at taking care of your skin, your elbows are still as dry as a desert.
Why is that so? There are a lot of factors to consider such as lack of hydration and friction (from resting your elbows on surfaces or even from clothes). Another possible cause is an underlying medical condition. If you’re experiencing excessive dryness, we highly suggest you seek professional help as this may be a medical concern already.
Don’t worry though, dry elbows are common and shouldn’t be a cause of panic! With the right routine and products (and consistency in applying them, of course!), you can soften your elbows in no time. Below, we listed down some of our favorites to help you out.
The Best Products For Dry Elbows
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AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion
For skin that’s very dry, it’s recommended to use a lotion that contains lactic acid. Lactic acid is an exfoliant that speeds up the cell renewal process so newer skills can emerge faster. The derm-approved AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion has 12% lactic acid—proven effective to exfoliate and moisturize the skin. This can also be used if you have Keratosis Pilaris.
CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓watch nowAmLactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion, P1,499, Shopee
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CeraVe Healing Ointment
CeraVe Healing Ointment is another favorite that addresses several skin concerns, including dry elbow skin and even eczema. This concoction of petroleum jelly, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides provides intensive hydration and helps restore the skin barrier. Think of it like it’s a sealant—use it after a moisturizing lotion to further lock in moisture and soothe the skin. You may also use this to protect injured skin from external factors or irritants, and also to accelerate your skin’s natural healing process.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓CeraVe Healing Ointment, P2,580, Watsons
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Mink Bring Knee to Life Elbow and Knee Serum
Mink’s Brink Knee to Life Elbow and Knee Serum is a proudly Pinoy product that deserves all the accolades and good reviews. Comes in a mess-free pump bottle, this has papaya fruit extract, niacinamide, glycolic acid, retinol solution, vitamin C, and vitamin E—together, they gently buff away rough skin and leave your skin looking brigther. If you’re searching for a less intense treatment for your elbows, this one’s for you.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Mink Bring Knee to Life Elbow and Knee Serum, P349, Beauty MNL
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Eucerin UreaRepair Plus Lotion 10% Urea
Like lactic acid, urea is another ingredient known to gently exfoliate and smooth the skin. Aside from the 10% urea, Eucerin UreaRepair Plus Lotion’s formula also uses Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs) to improve the skin’s water-binding capacity and increase its moisture content. This one doesn’t just leave your skin feeling hydrated after application, it even delays the symptoms of dry skin for up 48 hours!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Eucerin UreaRepair Plus Lotion 10% Urea, P1,367, Care to Beauty
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Did you know that you can also use The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution on other parts of your body such as your elbows? Yes, and in fact, this one’s a very effective hack to soften dry elbow skin! Like lactic acid, glycolic acid also helps soften the skin, removes dead skin cells, and allows better penetration of moisturizing products. Speaking of moisturizing products, it's good to use a hydrating lotion after applying this for best results.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, P935, Beauty MNL
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Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Like AHA (glycolic and lactic acids), BHA also helps gently peel off the upper layers of your skin, to reveal softer, smoother elbows. And as with the AHAs, Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant should be used with caution as well—don’t forget to moisturize right after!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, P2,549, Beauty MNL
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Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions AHA/BHA Soap For Face & Body
If you’re iffy to use your AHA or BHA toners on your elbows, don’t fret as Luxe Organix has an AHA/BHA soap for you. Formulated with three powerhouse acids: salicylic acid, lactic acid, and glycolic acid, this soap gently exfoliates the skin to dissolve dead cells and soften the skin on your elbows.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Luxe Organix Miracle Solutions AHA/BHA Soap For Face & Body, P149, Watsons
