10 Natural Remedies to Remove Dark Knees and Elbows

7Honey

Honey and lemon works miracles on your skin because honey is natural moisturizer and lemon is a natural antioxidant. How do you make this work? Well here is simple recipe.mix 2 tbsp honey, the juice of half a lemon and 1 tsp baking soda. Now apply this mixture on the dark patches on your elbows and knees and even underarms. Let it sit for at least half an hour and then rinse it off. 

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Honey and Aloe Vera

Honey can also be used along with milk and Aloe Vera. Simply combine 1tsp of milk and 1tbsp of Aloe Vera gel. Now apply the paste gently on the dark patches and massage it for a while and leave it for 15 minutes. Once it’s dry rinse it off with warm water for best results. 

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8Sugar and olive oil

This is the simplest homemade scrub including just sugar and olive oil which is mostly available in every kitchen. This scrub not only hydrates your skin but also removes dead cells too. Here is a simple way to prepare this scrub. Mix equal amount of sugar and olive oil to make a fine paste. Now apply this mixture to the dark patches on your knees and elbows and gently massage in circular motion for at least 5 minutes. Repeat this exercise once in a week without fail for sure shot results. This scrub is a bit hard so if you are cleansing your face with it do not rub too vigorously as you might hurt your skin. 

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9Oatmeal scrub

Oatmeal is not just a healthy and nutritious breakfast item but it has other wonderful properties too. Did you know that oatmeal can make your skin flawless and smooth like butter! To make this happen, you need salt and lemon juice. Mix the juice of ½ lemon, 1/2 tbsp of oatmeal and a pinch of salt. Here again apply the scrub in the darkened areas of skin in a circular motion for 10-15 minutes. Finally, wash it off with warm water. This exercise needs to be repeated 3-4 times a week for best results. Another alternative solution is to mix 2 tbsp of oatmeal with milk and massage the dark patches for 10 minutes for the best results.

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10Vinegar and yogurt

The sure shot way to lighten the ugly dark patches on your knees and elbows is to apply vinegar and yogurt mixture. Vinegar as we all know has a high content of acetic acid whereas yogurt is full of lactic acid having a cleansing effect on knees and elbows. Mix 1tbsp of yogurt and 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Apply this potion on the effected skin areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. Repeat this ministration at least 3-4 times a week. Another alternative way is to simply mix the apple cider vinegar with water and apply to the knees and elbow area with a cotton ball and rub it gently. Leave it for 15 minutes before you wash it off.

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