10 Natural Tricks to Remove Dark Knees and Elbows

Accumulation of dead skin cells, friction, extensive exposure to sun, or a hormonal imbalance can become the cause of dark knees and elbows. These parts of our body don’t contain any oil glands and it’s important to protect them from dryness through proper care and hygiene.

10. Cucumber

Due to its bleaching properties, cucumber is among the most effective ways to get rid of dark knees and elbows. It removes dead skin cells and keeps your skin moisturized. Vitamins A and C that are present in cucumbers keep the skin beautiful and fresh.

• Gently rub thick slices of cucumber over your elbows and knees for 15 minutes.
• Leave it on for another 5 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.

You can also mix equal amounts of cucumber juice and lemon juice. Apply the mixture on your knees, elbows, and also underarms. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse it off. Do this on a daily basis.

9. Lemon and baking soda

Lemon is an excellent skin lightening ingredient. It’s packed with antioxidants and vitamin C which promote skin regeneration and improve skin complexion. Baking soda acts as a gentle and effective cleanser for whitening dark areas of skin.

• Take a lemon and cut it into 2 halves.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp of baking soda on top of the lemon.
• Rub your elbows and knees for 1 minute.
• Let it sit for 15 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

Repeat once every 2 days for a desired effect.

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8. Aloe Vera and milk

Aloe Vera contains substances that help to moisturize your skin and improve uneven skin tone. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. The combination of Aloe Vera and milk is a simple and useful way to lighten your skin naturally.

• Mix equal amounts of milk and Aloe Vera gel and apply the mixture to your skin.
• Leave it on overnight and then wash it off the next morning.

Alternatively, you can extract the gel from the Aloe Vera leaf and apply it to your knees and elbows. Leave it on for 20 minutes, and then wash it off with warm water.

7. Potato

Potato is rich in catecholase enzymes that can naturally lighten your skin tone. Daily usage of potato will soften your skin and help you get rid of dark areas.

• Grate the potato, squeeze out the juice, and apply it to your skin.
• Leave it on your skin for 15 minutes, then rinse it with water.
• Apply a moisturizer.

You can also rub your elbows and knees with a potato cut into slices for about 10-15 minutes and then wash off.

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6. Turmeric

Turmeric is the most natural remedy remove impurities and dead skin cells from your knees and elbows without any side effects. It contains a compound called curcumin which reduces and regulates the excess production of melanin responsible for dark complexions.

• Mix some turmeric powder with 1 tsp of milk.
• Apply it to the knees and elbows.
• Massage for a few minutes and leave it to dry naturally.
• Rinse it with warm water.

You can add a bit of honey to the mixture for a better effect.

5. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is packed with essential fatty acids and vitamin E that help to repair dark and damaged skin.

• After each shower or bath apply coconut oil to the affected areas.
• Massage gently for 2-3 minutes until the oil is absorbed into the skin.

You can also add 1/2 tsp of fresh lemon juice to 1 tsp of coconut oil and gently massage your knees and elbows for a few minutes.

4. Honey

Honey acts as a natural moisturizer. In combination with lemon it can work wonders on your skin.

• Mix 2 tbsp honey, the juice of half a lemon, and 1 tsp baking soda.
• Apply the mixture over the darkened areas.
• Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes and wash off.

Honey also works well with milk and Aloe Vera. You can combine 1 tbsp of honey with 1 tsp of milk and 1 tbsp of Aloe Vera gel. Apply the paste to your skin, leave it for 15 minutes, and rinse it off with warm water.

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3. Sugar and olive oil

  

A homemade scrub made from sugar and olive oil will nourish, hydrate, and remove dead cells from your skin.

• Combine equal amounts of sugar and olive oil to make a fine mixture.
• Apply it to knees and elbows and massage in circular motions for about 5 minutes.
• Repeat this on a weekly basis.

This scrub can also be used to cleanse your face. Just make sure to not rub too hard, as it may hurt your skin.

2. Oatmeal scrub

Along with having a lot of benefits for health, oatmeal is another effective way to have a flawless skin tone. You will need lemon juice, oatmeal, and salt.

• Mix the juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 tbsp oatmeal, and a pinch of salt.
• Apply the scrub in circular motions to your knees and elbows for 10-15 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Repeat this process 3-4 times a week to achieve the best results.

You can also combine 2 tbsp oatmeal with 2 tsp of milk and message the dark areas for 10 minutes. Then rinse it off with water. It will make your skin feel soft, smooth, healthy, and radiant.

1. Vinegar and yogurt

The rich content of acetic acid in vinegar and lactic acid in yogurt will help to cleanse your knees and elbows and reveal glowing skin.

• Mix 1 tbsp of yogurt and 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar.
• Apply this mixture on your skin.
• Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash it off with warm water.
• Repeat this procedure 3-4 times a week.

Another easy way to lighten your skin is to mix apple cider vinegar with some water and apply it to your elbows and knees with cotton balls. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash it off.

Do you know any other effective skin lightening tips? Feel free to share them with us in the comments!

12 Natural Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Dark Underarms

1. Lemons

It is the ultimate natural bleaching agent. You can use it to whiten any parts of the body, and that includes underarms too. Nevertheless, lemons are also good antiseptic agents, thus they get rid of odor from your underarms. All you have to do is just rub a slice of lemon against your armpit, and leave it on for about 10 minutes before rinsing. But however, bear in mind that lemons can dry out your skin. Therefore, we advise you to apply some moisturizer or body lotion afterwards.

 

2. Potatoes

Just like lemons, potatoes are bleaching agents too. But usually, potatoes are moisturizing and they rarely cause any skin irritations. They contain a mild portion of acid, which makes them beneficial for whitening purposes. You can either simply rub a slice of potato, or throw it into a blender and later squeeze the juice out to apply onto your underarms.

3. Cucumber

Rub a slice of cucumber daily on the affected area. This will bleach the skin, and keep I moist at the same time. You may also try this remedy along with some lemon juice or honey.

4. Saffron

Saffron to get rid of dark underarms? Who would have ever thought! All you have to do is to add a pinch of saffron to about two tablespoonfuls of mild lotion. Mix it well and apply onto your underarms. Not only does it whiten your skin, but it also gets rid of unpleasant odors from your armpit.

5. Baking soda

It does wonders to your underarms. FYI, baking soda is also a natural bleaching agent. But it is usually milder and does not trigger any side effects when used on skin. To use it for your underarms, make a thick paste out of baking soda and some water. Apply it onto the affected area, and leave it to dry. Once it dries, rinse off with lukewarm water.

6. Orange peel

This sure is one yummy, fragrant remedy! The bleaching work is done by the citric acid found in orange peels. Dry some orange peels under the sun for about three to four days or until the peels are completely dried. Grind them until they turn into powder form and store it in a tight container. Take about two tablespoon of it and mix with some rose water to apply on your underarms. Leave it on for at least 10 minutes before washing off with cool water.

7. Milk

It has been said that milk is equally as effective as lemons when it come to whitening. This is because milk contains some vitamins and fatty acids that will help brighten up the tone of your skin. Simple apply some milk on your underarms and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Repeat this daily for best results.

8. Coconut oil

There’s nothing that coconut oil can’t do! After all, it is an universal remedy for health and beauty. This remedy involves a slow whitening process. So we suggest that you use this remedy everyday. Massage some coconut oil into the skin of your underarms for about 10 to 15 minutes before taking your bath. FYI, coconut is a natural deodorant.

9. Vinegar

This remedy effectively rids unpleasant odors and any dark spots found in your armpit. Rub some vinegar onto your underarms and leave it on for at least 10 minutes before rinsing off. For better results, you may try mixing some rice flour with decent portion of vinegar and then apply. It will help kill the bacteria and germs caused by excessive sweating.

10. Gram flour

Gram flour is an incredible way to whiten any part of your body, and armpit is no exception. It can also get rid of acnes when applied on face skin. I would personally encourage you to try this remedy as it is not only effective, but also safe to try. Make a paste out of some gram flour, lemon juice and yogurt ( you may also use fresh curd). Apply this onto your underarms daily and watch the magic happen!

11. Apples

Scrubbing your armpits with mashed apple can actually get rid of dark spots and odors too. Apple contains acidity to some extent and AHA which is capable of killing germs and bacteria that cause the darkening of your underarms. It is also a great way to exfoliate your skin. Now this adds another reason to why you should become an apple lover.

12. Yogurt

Where there’s the whitening, there’s the yogurt. Yogurt is highly beneficial for your skin, including that of underarms. Yogurt when applied on underarms, especially with a mixture of honey will rid impurities that have been causing skin discoloration. It can also neutralize the odor from your armpit area. For this trick, mix in a bowl two tablespoons of yogurt with one tablespoon of honey. Apply onto your underarms, and leave it to dry. Rinse off with cool water.

5 Reasons Why Body Scrub Treatment Is A Number One Beauty Regimen

There is always an exciting feeling that comes with getting your skin polished, cleaned and buffed; it is called rejuvenation. Body scrub has been practiced for a long time using local remedies according to one’s culture and tradition or even preference. The Indians and Asians particularly love this treatment when getting their brides ready for their marriage ceremony. It is also common in Hausa culture here in Nigeria, when preparing the bride for their big day.
The treatment is a process that involves exfoliating the skin using an abrasive ingredient to buff and polish the skin. A major ingredient used are usually sugar and salt mixed with other ingredients, depending on what the client wants and skin specifications. It can be done as often as you want it done, people who are very meticulous about their skin prefer to do it once a month in a spa, which normally involves steaming the body in a sauna. It can also be bought and used at home during one’s spare time. For people who want to know more about body scrub, these are 5 reasons why you should be interested;
LIGHTENS SKIN NATURALLY
Bleaching and toning heavily is not the answer to beautiful skin. However, if you want to take off dirt and brighten your skin or even give an even complexion and take off dark marks, your answer is body scrub. Body scrub lightens the skin naturally by exfoliating dead skin, giving the skin a beautiful and brighter complexion.
SMOOTH AND SILKY
What better way to achieve smooth and silky skin other than by scrubbing your body with a body scrub. It is usually abrasive, but in turn gives a smooth finish after the whole process.
REMOVES UNWANTED HAIR FROM THE SKIN
You heard that right. The treatment removes unwanted hair from the skin. Body scrub treatments like Hammam which is an ancient Asian body scrub treatment, aside removing dirt from the skin removes hair too.
REMOVES PIMPLE
Body scrub has been known to take off pimple from the body especially when done with body steaming, thereby making the pimple soft enough to go off after scrubbing.
REDUCES BODY ACNE
Body acne cannot be totally cured but reduced with body scrub treatment. People with acne are advised to go for professional scrub treatment or use a body scrub at home to clear surface dirt and reduce the acne.