No More Annoying Skin Tags – The Natural Way!

Skin tags, also sometimes known as acrochordon, is basically a cutaneous outgrowth, usually non-cancerous and forms in areas of the body that overlap each other or in creases such as the neck, groin or the armpits. Skin tags are usually painless and harmless, however, when it comes to aesthetic appeal, they may look fleshy and of the size of a grain of rice.

While skin tags are usually cleared and treated by skincare treatments, you can also handle them the natural way- here we’ve listed down the 3 best ways to remove skin tags naturally and painlessly. Read on…

Herbal Goodness

Herbs are one of nature’s best healing agents- they hold vital therapeutic properties and aid the natural process of the body. Here we’ve put down some great herbs that you could use to deal with and treat skin tags, and other skin conditions.

Ginger:

Chop some ginger and place it onto the area affected by skin tags for 5 minutes, twice everyday and for a week- your skin tags will shrink and you’ll have smooth skin in no time.

Fenugreek Seeds:

Fenugreek seeds contain powerful antioxidants that stimulate removal of dead skin cells, including skin tags. Soak them in water and wash the area affected by skin tags with this water everyday.

Garlic:

Crushed garlic, when applied to the area affected by skin tags, is believed to help shrink the skin tags naturally.

Natural Stuff

Some other natural botanical extracts, when used in the right way, could work wonderfully in reducing skin tags naturally and effectively. Here are some good natural remedies that are available right in your kitchen, and could help you manage skin conditions, particularly skin tags, more effectively.

Castor Oil:

Castor oil, when mixed with baking soda and used as an ointment can act as a wonderful natural remedy for skin tags. Apply it to the affected area for 10 minutes 2 times a day for a week.

Apple Cider Vinegar:

You may have used it for your salad dressings, but now’s the time to put apple cider vinegar to a better use- just dab some apple cider vinegar onto a small piece of cotton and apply it to the skin tag. It may cause a slight stinging sensation, but leave it that way for a couple of minutes and then wash. Do this 3 times a day for a week and your skin tags will shrink.

Tea Tree Oil:

Tea tree oil has been known for its efficacy in dealing with a wide range of skin disorders, including skin tags. Apply diluted tea tree oil directly to the affected area, and massage gently in circular motion twice everyday till the skin tags shrink.

Banana Peel:

Banana peel is yet another effective remedy for skin tags. Cut the peel into small bits, place it on the affected area and wrap it around so that the bits keep touching the area- let it stay overnight.

Lemon Juice:

Lemon juice is a good source of citric acid, which helps the skin tags shed away the decomposing issue. Just apply some lemon juice onto the affected area with a cotton ball till it dries away.

Vitamin E:

Vitamin E is believed to be the best natural treatments for all skin disorders. Rub the oil from a vitamin E capsule onto the skin tags, and massage gently – do this for a couple of days or until the skin tag vanishes.

Some Strange Remedies

You can also try your hand at these strange yet effective ways to treat skin tags in a jiffy.

Duct Tape:

Okay, this may sound strange (even crazy), but many people have experienced benefits after using a duct tape as a simple solution to deal with skin tags. Just apply a small duct tape onto the skin tag and leave it for 7 days- this will stop all the nutrient supply to the skin tag, causing it to ‘die’ and shrink. This technique has also proved to be effective as a home treatment for warts.

Nail Polish:

Applying some nail polish over the skin tag is yet another effective way to shrink it and lessen its appearance. Avoid trying out this technique if you have excessively dry or sensitive skin, or suffer from some allergies to compounds present in nail polishes.