Dark elbows and knees are signs of unexfoliated skin. Though it may not be disturbing for some but getting rid of those dead skin cells can make your skin look better and clean which is more attractive.
Elbows and knees darken because these are high-friction areas and has many folds according to Skincare Org. The skin in the elbow and knees are thicker compared to other skin areas and the melanin that gives the skin a dark color is unevenly distributed, causing dark patches.
Layering of dead skin cells that are not exfoliated fully is also a reason. Resting your elbows on a table and chairs can make your elbows darker too because it pushes the dead skin deeper in the skin layers.
There are creams and lotions that are available in the market to whiten the darken areas but it's always better to go organic and natural. Here are some remedies that you can try that effectively whitens the elbows and knees.
1. Bleaching With Lemon
Equally cut the lemon in two and rub those in your elbows. Slowly squeeze while rubbing to release the citric juice that has a bleaching property effective on skin.
You can also try making a lemon juice paste by adding some baking soda. Apply the paste on your elbows and knees and leave it for about 20 minutes before rinsing. Repeat these several times weekly for fast results.
2. Sugar Scrub With Olive Oil
Mothernature Network recommended a sugar scrub to exfoliate dead skin naturally. Sugar canes contain glycolic acid that promotes new skin growth. Scrubbing sugar with oil can make your skin soft.
All you have to do is mix sugar with olive oil to make a paste. Apply it on the elbow and knees. Leave the mixture for about 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Daily application is recommended for best results.
3. Natural Aloe Vera Moisturizer
Aloe vera is not just beneficial to the hair, but also for the skin. Aloe Vera is a natural skin moisturizer that makes your skin tone even. Because of its healthy properties, it repairs damage skin making it look lighter.
Cut some few leaves of aloe vera plant. Apply the aloe vera extract on your elbow and knees. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Repeat the application at least twice a day for quick results.
