Here are 3 natural remedies to get rid of skin tags that actually work by drying out the skin tag. These skin tags remedies are not scientifically proven to work but they have been used for centuries and most people swear by them. These remedies include ACV, banana peel, and tea tree oil.

Note: Always perform a skin patch test at home when using home remedies. To do one, simply apply a small amount of your mixture on your upper inner arm or behind your ear. If there is a rash, swelling, or redness, it means you are allergic.

What Are Skin Tags?

Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are small benign tumors that form in areas where the skin forms creases, like the neck, armpit and groin. Some people also have skin tags on their face and eyelids as well. Although harmless in most cases, skin tags can be a sign of other underlying health conditions. 

Causes Of Skin Tags

Common causes of skin tags include friction, aging, obesity, hormonal imbalance, and genetics. You see as we age, our skin loses elasticity and collagen decreases. When that happens, even clothing rubbing against your skin or your skin rubbing on skin can lead to the formation of skin tags.

People who are overweight tend to get skin tags due to excess skin and friction as well. Hormonal imbalance such as elevated levels of estrogen, progesterone, or human growth hormone can cause skin tags.

More serious cause of skin tags include insulin resistance, diabetes, high cholesterol, and even Human Papilloma virus (HPV) which is a common viral infection that is transmitted through skin to skin contact. 

It is always recommended to see a health care professional who will check your skin tags before trying to remove them with home remedies. 

Can You Remove Skin Tags Naturally?

Yes, you can remove skin tags naturally with home remedies, however, there are no scientific studies or research to back them up. Also, you need to be cautious because natural remedies can cause side effects like irritation of the skin, scaring, and sometime infections. 

Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Skin Tags

The following skin tag remedies work by drying out the skin tags until they fall off after a few days. Essential oils must be diluted with carrier oils before applying to the skin. Please follow the instructions of these remedies to prevent unwanted side effects:

Tea Tree Oil For Skin Tags

Ingredients:

• 8 drops of tea tree oil
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• cotton swab
• plaster

Preparation & Application

Mix the tea tree oil with the coconut oil and using a cotton swab, apply it directly on to the skin tag and massage it with the cotton swab for a few seconds. Place the plaster on the skin tag and leave it on overnight. Repeat this process for a few nights until the skin tag dries out and falls off.

Apple Cider Vinegar For Skin Tags 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons of water
• cotton swab
• plaster

Preparation & Application

Mix the apple cider vinegar with the water. Clean the area and apply the mixture using a cotton swab to the skin tag and cover it with the plaster. Leave it on for 30 minutes and remove and wash the area to prevent skin burns. Repeat this remedy for a week until the skin tag falls off.

Banana Peel For Skin Tags

Ingredients:

• a piece of banana peel
• plaster

Instructions

Wash the area and dry it with a clean towel. Place the piece of banana peel on the skin tag and cover with a plaster or bandage and leave it on overnight. Repeat this banana peel for skin tags remedy for a few nights until the skin tag dries and falls off.

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Conclusion

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