A lot of people are ashamed of their dark skin patches on the elbows, knees, underarm, and neck. This issue is caused by the aging process, sun exposure, pigmentation issue, etc. the skin around the elbows and knees is thicker and has a large number of folds. If there are no oil organs around these patches, the skin will dry much more. If you don?t take proper care of your skin, your elbows and knees can also become darker. Cosmetic products like shaving creams, antiperspirants, regular creams, etc. can further contribute to this condition.
Luckily, there are natural solutions which will help you with the issue.
Cucumber
If you mix lemon juice with cucumber you will get the most powerful and beneficial remedy for lightening your skin. The cucumbers relieve the tingling sensation, while the lemon whitens the skin. Make a mixture of turmeric juice, lemon juice, and some cucumber juice. Turmeric juice will prevent staining. Apply it on the affected area, let it stay for 5 minutes, and wash it off with some cold water. Repeat this procedure each day.
Chickpea flour mask
You?d need 1 tbsp. of yogurt, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of chickpea flour, and 1 pinch of turmeric. Mix all the ingredients and stir until you get a homogenous mixture. Apply it on the affected area and let it stay for 1 hour. Then wash it off with cold water. The mask will saturate, purge, and whiten your skin. Repeat the method 2 times a week.
Aloe Vera
It nourishes the skin and decreases the appearance of many different skin dots and spots. The plant will repair your entire skin and will refresh your body. It has anti-cancer properties as well. Apply some gel around your neck and let it stay for 20 minutes. Then wash it off with water and repeat the treatment each day.
Baking soda
It will significantly and effectively rinse and whiten your skin. Make a mixture of baking soda and water in a ratio 3:1 and apply it on your neck, letting it dry. In 5 minutes wash it off with cold water. Repeat the procedure 2 times per week.
Lemon
It is high in vitamin C and possesses useful peeling properties. The juice will regenerate your skin and remove the dead cells. It will also tone your skin. Rub some lemon on your elbows and knees for 5 minutes and let it act for 20 minutes. Then wash it with some warm water after which you should apply some nourishing cream. For better results add some honey in the lemon juice.
Sugar
Sugar granules can help you soothe and peel dead skin cells. Try this mask to tone your skin. First make a thick paste of sugar and olive oil (same ratio) and apply it on your knees and elbows rubbing it in for 5 minutes. Then wash it off with cold water. Repeat the procedure each week.
