Home Remedies To Get Rid of Dark Elbows and Knees

Home remedies are the most pocket-friendly way of taking care of our skin and hair. Besides, they don’t have the side effects that medicated products subject us to. Medicated products can affect any part of your skin, especially elbows and knees which are perhaps more vulnerable due to lack of attention and care compared to other prominent parts of your body, such as the face. Dark elbows and knees are always an unresolved skin problem that many of us possess.

These parts of our body don’t contain any oil glands and it’s important to protect them from dryness through proper care and hygiene. In this edition, we will discuss certain highly effective natural home remedies to get rid of dark elbows and knees.

Cucumber

Cucumber treatment is among the most effective ways to get rid of dark elbows and knees due to its bleaching properties. It removes dead skin cells and keeps your skin moisturised. Vitamins A and C that are present in cucumbers keep the skin beautiful and fresh.

Gently rub thick slices of cucumber over your elbows and knees for 15 minutes. Leave it on for another five minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.

Baking soda and Lemon

Lemon is an excellent skin-lightening ingredient. It’s packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C which promote skin regeneration and improves skin complexion. Baking soda acts as a gentle and effective cleanser for whitening dark areas of skin.

Take a lemon and cut it into 2 halves. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of baking soda on top of the lemon. Rub your elbows and knees for 1 minute. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then wash off with warm water. Repeat thrice a week for a good result.

Potato

Rich catecholase enzymes in potatoes can naturally lighten your skin tone. Daily usage of potatoes will soften your skin and help you get rid of dark areas.

Grate the potato, squeeze out the juice, and apply it on your elbows and knees. Leave it for 15 minutes, then rinse it with water. Apply a moisturizer. You can also rub your elbows and knees with a potato cut into slices for about 10-15 minutes and then wash it off.

Oatmeal and Yogurt

Both oatmeal and yogurt have soothing qualities that can add extra moisture to dry skin. Like baking soda, these two ingredients work best as a mask.

Combine equal parts of oatmeal and yogurt until mixed well, then apply to your elbows and knees. Leave it on for up to 20 minutes at a time. It plays the role of a scrub.

Turmeric

Turmeric is the most natural remedy to remove impurities and dead skin cells from your knees and elbows without any side effects. It contains a compound called curcumin which reduces and regulates the excess production of melanin responsible for dark complexions.

Mix the turmeric powder with 1 tsp of milk, and then apply directly to the elbows and knees. Leave it on for up to 10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Instead of milk, honey can also be used for better effect.

Following the aforesaid home remedies can easily make us gain flawless skin without any side effects.

Stay Healthy, Stay Beautiful! 

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