Now that summers are here, its finally time to get those shorts and dresses out from the back of your closet.
But are you hesistating? We know it can be embarrassing having dark knees and elbows. Dont worry though, first of all it’s natural, so you do not need to beat up yourself for it. We at k4 have also handpicked some remedies for you to boost up your confidence.
Here are some of the best home remedies to get rid of dark knees and elbows. Keep reading so that you can wear your favourite clothes that you have splurged on.
Causes of dark knees and elbows
- Accumulation of dead skills
We all know that our skin stores all the dust and dirt and it is our duty to remove it. If the dead cells are not removed properly, they accumulate and result in darkness of skin.
- Birth control pills
Apart from other side effects, birth control pills also hamper the skin leading to the darkening of skin.
- Age spots
Some times these are unavoidable because they naturally appears because of growing age .
- Extra amount of friction
If our body deal in great amount of friction in any part. It builds up a layer of cells in that particular area as a result, the particular becomes darker as compared to rest of body. And as a result our elbows and knees become dark.
- Dryness
Friction also results in dryness and removal of moisture from the skin. And this removal of friction also results in skin darkening. These areas should be moisturised every day with a good moisturiser.
- Sunlight
Our skin absorbs sunlight and uncovered area will be affected. The dead skin cells are already dark and will exposure to the sun they will become darker.
- Skipping area when exfoliating
It is the major issue with all of us we skip to exfoliate these area but it s very important to do so, we should exfoliate these areas to remove all the dead skin cells.
Remedies to Get Rid of Dark Knees and Elbows
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Baking Soda And Milk
Things you need-
- 1 tbsp of baking soda
- 1 tbsp of milk
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Mix 1 tbsp of baking soda and 1 tbsp of milk in the bowl.
- Apply this mixture on the dark knees and elbows and scrub this mixture in circular motion for two to three minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water
How often-
Repeat this process on every alternate day.
How this works-
Baking soda is a great exfoliater and will help in removing all the dead skin cells. Milk helps in smoothening the skin and moisturise it. This mixture will also ensures that your skin remains happy for a long period of time.
2. Coconut Oil And Walnut Powder
Things you need-
- 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- 1 tbsp of walnut powder
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Mix 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 1 tbsp of walnut powder in the bowl.
- Apply this mixture on the dark knees and elbows and scrub this mixture in circular motion for two to three minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water
How often-
Repeat this process two to three times in a week
How this works-
Coconut oil is the best hydrating and moisturising oil for our skin. This mixture also helps in prevents dryness and lightens the dark area.
3. Almond Oil
Things you need-
- 1 tbsp of almond oil
Process to follow-
- Take few drops of almond oil in your fingers and apply it to dark knees and elbows.
- Massage the oil for few minutes until it gets absorbed in the skin.
How often-
Repeat this process two times in a day once in the morning and once at night.
How this works-
Almond oil is rich in vitamin E which helps in repairing the dark skin and gives you lighten skin.
4. Aloe Vera Gel
Things you need-
- Aloe vera gel
Process to follow-
- Take 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel in a bowl or else you can extract the fresh gel from plant.
- Apply this gel on the dark knees and elbows.
- Massage it and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process once or twice in a day.
How this works-
Aloe vera has many skin benefits and helps in healing dry knees and elbows and makes them softer and brighter. It also helps in improving the skin tone and protect the area from harmful rays.
5. Hydrogen Peroxide
Things you need-
- Half tbsp of hydrogen peroxide
- Cotton ball
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Add half tbsp of hydrogen peroxide in the bowl.
- Dip the cotton ball in the solution and apply this on dark knees and elbows.
- Leave this mixture for 15 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with lukewarm water.
- Let the area dry and then moisturise it well.
How often-
Repeat this process every alternate day
How this works-
Hydrogen peroxide helps in removing dark skin and dead skin cells. It helps in lightening the area because of its mild bleaching quality.
6. Apple Cider Vinegar
Things you need-
- 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp of water
- Cotton ball
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 1tbsp of water.
- Soak the cotton ball in the solution and apply this mixture on dark knees and elbows.
- Leave it for 15 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process three to four times in a week.
How this works-
Apple cider vinegar helps in exfoliating the skin and helps in making the skin lighten with its natural bleaching properties.
7. Gram Flour
Things you need-
- 2 tbsp of gram flour
- 1 tbsp of yogurt
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp of gram flour in the bowl and 1 tbsp of yogurt.
- Mix the ingredients well and create a paste.
- Apply this paste on dark knees and elbows.
- Let the paste dry.
- Remove the paste by rubbing it with the help of water.
How often-
Repeat this process every alternate day.
How this works-
Gram flour helps in exfoliating the skin and also helps in removing dead skin cells. Yogurt helps in lightening the skin and also provide nourishment to skin.
8. Potato
Things you need-
- Slice of potato
Process to follow-
- Rub the slice of potato on dark knees and elbows.
- Rub it for few minutes.
- Leave the potato juice for 10 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process daily.
How this works-
Potato have bleaching agents which helps in lighten the dark skin and spots. It also helps in nourishing and brightening of dry and dull skin.
9. Turmeric Powder
Things you need-
- 1 tbsp of turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp of milk
- Half tbsp of honey
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp of turmeric powder, 2 tbsp of milk and half tbsp of honey.
- Mix the ingredients well and make a paste.
- Apply this paste on dark knees and elbows.
- Massage for 2-3 minutes in circular motion and then leave the paste for 15 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process twice or thrice in a week.
How this works-
Turmeric is known for cleaning skin’s impurities and prevent skin tone. It also helps in giving a glow to the skin. And when turmeric is mixed with milk and honey it helps in hydrating the nourishing the skin.
10. Yogurt And Vinegar
Things you need-
- 1 tbsp of yogurt
- 1 tbsp of vinegar
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Add 1 tbsp of yogurt and 1 tbsp of vinegar.
- Mix the ingredients well and form a paste.
- Apply this paste on dark knees and elbows.
- Leave this paste for 15 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process daily.
How this works-
Yogurt is rich in nutrients and helps in nourishing and cleaning the skin. It removes dead skin cells and dirt. When vinegar is mixed with yogurt it enhances the effects by helping in lightening of dark knees and elbows.
11. Vitamin E Capsule And Sugar
Things you need-
- 4-5 vitamin E capsules
- 1 tbsp of sugar
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Cut vitamin E capsules and take out the oil present in the capsule.
- Add 1 tbsp of sugar in the bowl and mix the ingredients well.
- Apply this on dark knees and elbows and scrub it in circular motion.
- Scrub this for few minutes and then wash it with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process on every alternate day.
How this works-
Vitamin E helps in repairing and hydrating the skin. The sugar helps in removing all the dead skin cells and helps in giving you lighter and even skin tone on elbows and knees.
12. Lemon
Things you need-
- Fresh lemon juice
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Squeeze the lemon juice of 1-2 lemons.
- And apply this juice on dark elbows and knees.
- Leave the juice until it dries completely.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process every singe day.
How this works-
Lemons have bleaching properties which helps in giving lighter skin tone to knees and elbows.
13. Olive Oil And Sugar
Things you need-
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 2 tbsp of sugar
Process to follow-
- Take a bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of sugar.
- Mix the ingredients well.
- Apply this mixture on black knees and elbows.
- Rub this mixture in circular motion for at least 5 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process on every alternate day
How this works-
Sugar is a great exfoliant and helps in removing all the dark skin cells and easily. When olive oil and sugar are applied together it helps in nourishing the skin.
14. Pumice Stone
Things you need-
- Pumice stone
- Warm water
Process to follow-
- Take a shower with warm water.
- Gently rub the pumice stone on your dark knees and elbows.
- Wash with warm water.
How often-
Repeat this process thrice in a week.
How this works-
Pumice stone helps in removing dead skin cells from elbows and knees and acts as a exfoliating agent for the skin.
15. Cucumber
Things you need-
- 3-4 thick slices of cucumber
Process to follow-
- Take thick slice of cucumber.
- And gently rub the slices on your dark knees and elbows for 10 minutes.
- Leave it for 5 minutes.
- Wash your knees and elbows with regular water.
How often-
Repeat this process on every single day
How this helps-
Cucumber have bleaching properties which helps in removing all the dark spots from knees and elbows it also removes all the dead skin cells and moisturise the skin.
Use these natural remedies to get rid of dark knees and elbows and you have to be no longer embarrassed of your dark knees and elbows and furthermore you will be able to wear your favourite outfits.
Tips To Prevent Further Darkening Of Knees And Elbows
- Always apply sunscreen on your knees and elbows when you step out of your house. Harsh UV rays make your knees and elbows darker. So it always a good idea to protect your knees and elbows from harsh sun rays
- Always moisturise your elbows and knees with good moisturiser because dryness can also leads to darkening of knees and elbows.
- Diet also plays a major role in this. Try to maintain a healthy diet by including food which are rich in vitamin A and E. These foods can be carrots, potatoes, spinach, apricots, almonds etc.
FAQs
1. What are the best home remedies for dark knees and elbows?
A: The best home remedies for dark knees and elbows are to use a mixture of lemon juice and honey, apply a paste of yogurt and turmeric, rub with potato slices, use coconut oil, apply a mixture of almond oil and lemon juice, massaging with castor oil, applying a paste of honey and aloe vera, and using a mixture of tomato juice and lemon juice.
2. How often should I use these home remedies?
A: Home remedies should be used once or twice a week to get the best results.
3. How long does it take for these home remedies to work?
A: It usually takes several weeks of consistent use to see visible results with home remedies.
4. Are there any risks associated with using home remedies for dark knees and elbows?
A: There are no known risks associated with using home remedies for dark knees and elbows, but it is always best to consult a doctor before starting any type of treatment.
5. What should I do if I experience any irritation or discomfort while using these home remedies?
A: If you experience any irritation or discomfort while using any of these home remedies, it is important to discontinue use and seek medical advice.
6. Are there any other treatments I can use in addition to home remedies to help lighten dark knees and elbows?
A: Laser treatments, chemical peels, and topical creams are all commonly used treatments in addition to home remedies to help lighten dark knees and elbows.
7. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to help lighten dark knees and elbows?
A: Eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, avoiding excessive sun exposure, and exfoliating regularly can all help to lighten dark knees and elbows.
8. Can these home remedies help prevent dark knees and elbows from getting darker?
A: Yes, by regularly using home remedies and making lifestyle changes, you can help to prevent dark knees and elbows from getting darker.
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(Reviewed by Dr. Samiksha Rane)
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