Black knees and elbows can occur in both men and women, regardless of age and origin. This skin condition usually appears due to frequent rubbing od the knees, dry skin, improper hygiene, genetics and obesity. Here is a list of 15 home remedies which can help you get rid of dark knees and elbows:
1. Baking Soda
Take one tablespoon of baking soda and combine it with milk
Apply the resulting mixture on your knees and elbows and scrub it using circular movements
Repeat the procedure once in two days, until you notice results.
2. Turmeric, Honey and Milk
Prepare smooth paste combining some turmeric with milk honey
Apply the resulting mixture on the affected area and allow it to act for at least 20 minutes
Wet your hands and rub it for 2 more minutes. Finally, rinse it off with water
3. Sugar and Olive Oil
Make thick paste mixing equal quantities of olive oil and sugar
Apply the paste on the affected area
Rub the skin with this mixture for about 5 minutes
Finally, wash with mild soap and water
4. Lemon and Honey
Mix a juice of one lemon with one tablespoon of honey
Apply the resulting mixture on the black knees and elbow and allow it to act for at least 20 minutes
Wash it off with water
5. Gram Flour and Lemon
Add a little bit of lemon juice to gram flour in order to make it damp
Apply the mixture on the affected area and rub using circular motions. Let it dry and then rinse it off
6. Olive Oil
Olive oil has natural whitening properties which can soften the rough skin on knees and elbows making them smooth and glowing. Warm some olive oil and rub the knees and elbows for 10 minutes on daily basis.
7. Exfoliating Brush
You can use any kind of brush to eliminate the dead cells from elbows and knees. You can use it while having a bath. Scrub the skin using circular movements.
8. Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter
These butters contain natural fats which can moisturize and soften your skin. This can eliminate dark skin which appeared due to dry and flaky skin.
9. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera has the ability to eliminate the dark stain caused by sun exposure. Moreover, it will nourish your skin and prevent dryness which can later lead to darkening of the skin.
Take fresh aloe vera leaves and crush them to extract the aloe vera gel
Apply the gel to the affected area and allow it to act for half an hour.
10. Use Sunscreen Lotions
Regular use of sunscreen lotions prevents darkening of the skin caused by sun overexposure
Apply sunscreen before going in the sun during summer
Also, you can use it as a skin moisturizer after shower to lighten the color of the skin
11. Vinegar and Yogurt
Mix some vinegar with yogurt and apply it on the affected areas. Allow it to dry.
Then, rub the area using circular motion for two minutes. Finally, rinse it off.
12. Bleaching Fruits
Fruits such a grapes, lemon and tomato have natural whitening properties which can help you eliminate black skin when used on daily basis.
Squeeze the juice out of any of the above-mentioned fruits and apply on the affected area every day
You can use different juice each day
13. Use Moisturizers
Moisturizers will hydrate and nourish your skin, and will prevent dry skin. Moreover, this can prevent darkening of the skin and reduce the friction of the skin.
Take good-quality moisturizers and apply after shower. Your skin will be soft and smooth
14. Natural Oils
Apply some natural oil, such as olive, sesame, or coconut oil to your skin to moisturize the dry and dark skin.
15. Pumice Stone
Use pumice stone to rub the dark skin while taking a bath.