8 Olive oil and sugar
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A scrub you make at home with sugar and olive oil will nourish, hydrate, and get rid of dead skin cells. Sugar and olive oil in the same amounts make a good mixture. Prepare and massage the dark areas of your elbows and knees in circles with this mixture for about 5 minutes. This should be done once a week. You can also use this scrub to clean your face. Just don't rub too hard because that could hurt your skin.
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9 Turmeric
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Turmeric is the safest and most natural way to get rid of dirt and dead skin cells from your elbows and knees. It contains a chemical called curcumin that stops the body from making too much melanin, which is what makes skin darker.
Mix 1 tsp of milk with some turmeric powder until it forms a paste. Apply the paste on your elbows and knees. Massage it for a few minutes, let it dry on its own, and wash it off with warm water. Adding a little honey to the mix can improve its potential effect.
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10 Cucumber
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Cucumber is one of the best ways to get rid of dark elbows and knees because it has bleaching properties. It removes dead skin cells and retains the moisture in your skin. Cucumbers have vitamins A and C that make the skin look healthy and beautiful.
Rub your elbows and knees with thick slices of cucumber for 15 minutes. Leave it on for another 5 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. You can also mix equal amounts of cucumber juice and lemon juice and apply the resulting mixture to your knees, elbows, and underarms. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then wash it off. Do this every single day.
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