10 Natural Remedies to Remove Dark Knees and Elbows

4Potato

Potato can actually soften your skin and make it smooth! Potato skin is rich in catecholase enzymes that have the ability to naturally lighten the dark patches on the skin. Grate the potato, now slowly squeeze out the juice apply to your black patches. Leave it on your skin for 15minutes than wash it off. Don’t forget to apply moisturizer. Another way of doing it is to rub your elbows and knees with the cut slices of potato for at least 10-15 minutes and then wash it off.

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5Turmeric

Turmeric has always been used as a traditional cleanser to remove dirt and impurities from the skin in many different cultures. It contains curcumin which is a compound, responsible for reducing as well as regulating the production of melanin. This hormone is primarily responsible for the dark patches in certain specific skin zones, especially knees and elbows. 

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How to use turmeric on skin

Mix some turmeric with 1 tsp of milk and make a thick paste. Apply this paste in the darkened patches and massage it and leave it dry naturally. Once the paste dries off, wash it off with warm water. For better results, you can add a bit honey into the mixture as well. 

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6Coconut oil

We all know Coconut oil is a healthy substitute for cooking as it has essential fatty acids and vitamin E. but did you know the same properties can work wonders for your dark skin patches too. Finding it hard to believe? Then just try this method regularly and see the difference. Apply coconut oil in the affected skin areas after a bath or shower. Message for 2-3 minutes until the oil is well absorbed. For faster effect add ½ tsp of fresh lime juice to the oil and gently massage the dark rough patches on the knees and elbows for a few minutes. Repeat this exercise daily for faster result. 

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