Skin tags are harmless growths usually seen around one’s neck, underarms, eyelids, groin folds or under breasts. Though they pose no medical complications, they can be bothersome to many for cosmetic reasons. You can either consult a doctor or follow the below home remedies to remove them.

Oregano Oil

Mix four to six drops of coconut oil with two to three drops of oregano oil and apply this directly over the skin tag three times a day. This should dry out the skin tag and it falls off on its own. Make sure to always use a carrier oil to dilute the oregano oil or else you risk redness and irritation. The oil should not be applied anywhere near your eyes.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil provides a painless way to remove skin tags from your body. Soak a clean cotton ball in water and add three drops of tea tree oil to it. Thoroughly clean the skin tag and the surrounding area with soap and water and completely dry the area. Use the cotton swab that has water and tea tree oil on it and gently massage the skin tag and the surrounding area three times a day. It is important to use water because tea tree oil should always be diluted or else you are at risk of suffering skin irritation.

Lemon juice

Lemon Juice is a powerful antiseptic and it also contains citric acid which helps to dry out skin tags by decomposing the cells. Take half of a fresh lemon and apply the juice to a cotton ball. Apply this directly to the skin tag and leave it on without washing it off. You can apply this up to three times a day and continue the routine until the skin tag falls off.

Fig Stem Juice

Fig stem juice is widely used for skin issues because it helps to balance the alkaline-acid balance. To create this juice, grab some fresh fig stems and blend them to extract the juice. You can apply this juice to the skin tag upto four times a day. On an average, you will notice the results within four weeks.

Garlic

Fresh garlic has antifungal and anti-bacterial properties which help to improve skin health and dry out skin tags. You need four fresh garlic cloves and then grind these into a paste and apply the paste directly to the skin. Place a bandage over this to keep the paste in place.

(Note: Reproducing an earlier article appeared in Ayurveda & Health Tourism Magazine with added inputs)

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