10 Natural Remedies to Remove Dark Knees and Elbows

Most of us get irritated with the ugly black patches on our elbows and knees which make it look dirty and grimy. No matter how much you scrub, these patches are really stubborn and refuse to lighten up. Our knees and elbows do not have any oil glands so it naturally gets rough and dry What we need to understand first is that these dark rough patches are not always the result of external factors like friction, dirt or grime but internal too, like hormonal imbalances. Understanding this will help you better able to deal with the problem and protect your skin. Here are 10 effective ways of nourishing our skin and removing the patches as well.

1Cucumber

Cucumber is not just crispy and tasty in a salad but it can also remove your dark elbow and knee patches! It has a strong bleaching property which removes dead skin cells and nourishes the skin. Cucumber has Vitamin A and C which keeps the skin fresh and vibrant. 

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What you need to do

All you need to do is to rub thick slices of cucumber over your elbows and knees for at least 15 minutes daily. Now leave the cucumber juices on the skin for additional 5 minutes so that the skin pores soaks it in properly before you wash it off. If you are not allergic to the acidity of lemon juice, then it’s even better! Just mix equal amounts of cucumber and lemon juice and apply it on the elbows, knees and underarms. Leave it the juices to act upon the skin for 20 minutes and then rinse it off. Repeat this process daily for faster results. 

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2Lemon and baking soda

Lemon is armed with antioxidants and vitamin C which promotes skin regeneration and brightens the complexion. Baking soda, on the other hand, is a brilliant cleanser for whitening dark patches. 

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What you need to do

Cut a lemon into 2 halves and sprinkle 1tbsp of baking soda on the lemon tops. Now rub your elbows and knees for 1 whole minute and let the juice sit for another 15 minutes. Now rinse off the solution with a little warm water for better results. You can repeat this ministration in every 2nd day.

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3Aloe Vera and milk

Aloe Vera has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which improve your skin quality. It contains substances which has the ability to lighten the skin tone and improve the skin unevenness. A combination of milk and Aloe Vera can work wonders for your skin. 

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What you need to do

Mix equal amounts of milk and Aloe Vera gel and rub it gently on your elbows and knees. Leave the mixture on the skin patches overnight. Wash it off next morning when you finally take a shower. The 2nd way you can utilize Aloe Vera is to extract the gel from the leaf and directly apply it to your knees and elbow. Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. 

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