Skin tags, also called acrochordons, are benign, soft skin growths that often appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids, or other folds. Though harmless, their appearance can be bothersome. If you prefer gentle, at-home remedies over medical procedures, here are several proven methods using natural ingredients:
1. Tea Tree Oil
How it works: Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and dries out skin tags gradually.
Method:
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Clean the affected area with soap and water.
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Apply a drop or two of pure tea tree oil to the tag, gently massage and let dry.
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Cover with a bandage.
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Repeat twice daily until the tag falls off (usually several weeks).
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
How it works: The acetic acid helps break down the skin tag tissue.
Method:
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Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar.
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Place on skin tag, secure with a bandage for 30 minutes.
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Remove, rinse area.
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Repeat daily for 1–2 weeks.
3. Castor Oil & Baking Soda Paste
How it works: This combination dries and shrinks the tag.
Method:
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Mix castor oil and baking soda into a thick paste.
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Apply to the tag, cover with a bandage.
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Leave overnight.
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Repeat daily until tag disappears.