Few Tips To Get Rid Of Dark Elbow And Knee

The pollution, dirt, busy lifestyle and exposure to the sun, all these factors play a huge part in making the most sensitive areas of the body such as knees and elbows darken in comparison to other body parts. It makes the skin tone of these parts differ from other parts and also dries the skin areas of such areas. Both with proper care and some simple remedies, you can treat such issues and rid your skin of dark knees and elbows.

Following are some of the tips you can apply on your knees & elbows:

• Baking Soda:

With its Skin tightening and exfoliating properties, baking soda is a very good option for beautiful and smooth elbows and knees. 

How To Use:

• Mix about a teaspoon of baking soda with milk or water in a bowl.
• Apply this paste on your knees and elbows as a pack.
• Leave it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it with water.
• Lemon:

For evening one’s skin tone, lemon is widely used and advised. It has natural bleaching properties which help in the removal of dark patches formed due to exposure to the sun. 

How To Use:

• Squeeze the lemon juice in a small bowl.
• Use a cotton ball or cloth to apply it in the areas & massage smoothly.
• Wash it after 5 minutes.
• Yogurt:

Yogurt or curd is a good moisturizer because of its soothing properties. Yogurt can also lighten skin tone because of its sour nature as well.

How To Use:

• Add a little amount of vinegar and gram flour to the yogurt and make a paste.
• Apply it and leave for 15 minutes.
• Rinse it with water.

You can also mix oatmeal with yogurt and apply it on your knees and elbows for a good result.

• Cleansing & Exfoliation:

Along with applying natural homemade remedies to your skin’s affected areas, spending a little more effort and care towards knees and elbows will prove wonders to your skin. For spotless, tightened and refreshed skin, nothing is better than proper cleansing and exfoliation of skin.

Cleansing:

• Always clean your skin areas covering knees and elbows nicely with soap or body wash every day during bathing.
• Apply a coating of moisturizing lotion on your knees and elbows to keep them soft and smooth.
• Do this exercise daily.

Exfoliating:

Removing dead skin cells from your knees and elbows is also important. Exfoliation helps in this procedure and prevents any further accumulation of dead skin cells.

• You can use an exfoliating body wash or scrub both homemade or market purchase and scrub the affected areas in smooth-circular motions. 
• Don’t rub too harshly and practice this exercise at least twice a week.

Use any one of these tips at least twice a week and see the changing results for yourself.