Dark elbows and knees can be caused by a buildup of dead skin cells, friction, staying out in the sun for too long, or a hormonal imbalance. These parts of your body don't have oil glands, so it's important to take care of them and keep them clean, so they don't get too dry and rough. So, here are 10 easy but very effective ways to take care of your skin and lighten the dark skin of your elbows and knees.
Aloe Vera has properties that help keep your skin moist and even rectify your skin's uneven skin tone. It is also good at killing bacteria and fungi. Aloe Vera and milk together are an easy and useful way to lighten your dark elbows and knees naturally.
Mix equal amounts of milk and Aloe Vera gel, and then put the mixture on your skin. Leave it on overnight, and wash it off in the morning. You could also extract the gel from the Aloe Vera leaf and put it on your elbows and knees. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then use warm water to wash it off.
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Potatoes are full of catecholase enzymes, which can naturally lighten the color of your skin. Eating potatoes every day will make your skin smoother and help get rid of dark areas on your skin as well.
Grate the potato, squeeze out the juice, and apply it to your skin. Let it sit for 15 minutes, wash it off with water, and apply some lotion for better results. You can also rub potato slices on your dark elbows and knees for about 10 to 15 minutes and then wash your face.
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Lemon is an excellent skin-lightening ingredient. It's full of antioxidants and vitamin C, which help the skin heal and give it a brighter, more radiant look. Baking soda can be used to lighten dark areas on the skin in a gentle yet effective way.
Cut a lemon in half lengthwise and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of baking soda on top of the cut-open fleshy surface of the lemon. Spend 1 minute rubbing your elbows and knees with that part of the lemon containing the baking soda. Let it sit for 15 minutes, and then use warm water to wash it off. Do it once every two days until your dark elbows and knees revert back to the same tone as your skin.
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Honey is a natural way to keep skin soft. When mixed with lemon, it can do great things for your skin. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey, the juice of half a lemon, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Apply the mixture to the dark areas of your elbows and knees. Let it remain on for 20 to 30 minutes, then wash it off.
Milk and Aloe Vera also go well with honey. Mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Apply the paste to your skin, leave it on for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water.
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Both vinegar and yogurt have a lot of acetic acid and lactic acid, which will help to lighten your dark elbows and knees and make your skin look healthy and smooth. Mix 1 tsp each of yogurt and apple cider vinegar. Apply this mixture to those dark areas of your skin. Leave it on for 15 minutes, then use warm water to wash it off. Do it three or four times a week.
Apple cider vinegar mixed with water and put on your elbows and knees with cotton balls is another easy way to make your skin lighter. Give it 15 minutes, then wash it off.
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Oatmeal is not only good for your health, but it is also a great way to get smooth, clear skin. You will need salt, lemon juice, and oatmeal. Mix the juice of half a lemon, half a tablespoon of oatmeal, and a pinch of salt. Rub the resulting scrub in circles on your elbows and knees for 10 to 15 minutes, then use warm water to rinse it off. Do this process three to four times a week for the best results.
You can also mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of milk and massage the mixture into the dark areas for 10 minutes and wash it off with water. Your skin will feel soft, smooth, healthy, and bright.
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Coconut oil is full of important fatty acids and vitamin E, which help heal damaged and dark skin. Apply coconut oil to the dark areas after each shower or bath. Massage those areas gently for two to three minutes or until the oil has been absorbed by the skin. You can also mix 1/2 tsp of fresh lemon juice with 1 tsp of coconut oil and massage your dark elbows and knees for a few minutes.
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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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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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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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