5 Natural Ways To Treat Dark Elbows

Are you ashamed of having dark elbows and knees? And alas, are you unable to wear sleeveless tops or shorts or skirts because of your dark elbows and knees. And you have been trying to scrub off the “dirt” and dark spots with soap but to no avail!

Rough, darkened knees and elbow are a common problem. They become dark because of dead skin cells. Elbow skin is naturally thicker and more prone to moisture loss than other skin. On top of it, the wear and tear of leaning over them can further roughen the skin and make it coarse.

Don’t neglect your dark elbows and knees during body care and moisturizing regimens. In this article, you will find methods about how to get rid of dark elbows and knees. To get rid of dark elbows and knees you don’t need to rush off to an expensive salon. The good news is that you can lighten your dark elbows and knees with natural home remedies for dark elbows that bleach or exfoliate dark elbows and knees. A word of caution is not to use any ingredient if you are allergic to it.

Follow these home remedies for getting rid of dark elbows naturally.

* Lemon

It is an antioxidant. In addition, it has bleaching and exfoliating properties, and so can be used to get rid of dark skin / dead cells on various parts of your body, including dark elbows and knees. It also clears the way for the healthy reproduction of cells.

Cut a large lemon into two equal halves. Squeeze out a little juice from both halves, so as that you have two small cups. Scrub each lemon half onto your elbows and knees for 10 to 15 minutes. Rub away the pulp. Keep the cleaned areas away from sunlight by staying indoor or covering them with some loose clothing. However, do not put water on the cleansed areas. Moisturize the areas with pure petroleum jelly or vaseline. Your elbows or knees will feel smoother and softer. Repeat this process every day for a couple of weeks to see significant improvement. Continue with this treatment till your elbows and knees are lightened, and thereafter as and when needed.

* Fresh Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Salt

Mix 2 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice with 1tbsp of olive oil and 1/2 cup of sea or table salt in a small glass bowl. Mix the ingredients well. The lemon juice acts as acidic to eliminate dead skin cells, uncovering lighter skin from underneath plus it also work as a mild natural bleaching agent. The grainy property of the salt makes it work as a gentle exfoliant to remove dead skin cells. In addition, the olive oil works as a moisturizer. Rub this mixed paste onto your dark elbows and knees every day for 10 to 15 minutes to see a significant difference in few weeks’ time.

* Baking Soda mixed with Milk

Mixed these two ingredients well to make a thick paste. Apply this paste onto your elbows and knees and rub it in circular motions. Repeat this treatment every day or every alternate day, till your dark knees and elbows are lightened.

* Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice

Mix one tsp. of coconut oil with 1/2 tsp. of lemon juice in a small glass bowl. Rub this natural whitening solution onto your dark elbows and knees and leave it there for 15 to 20 minutes. Wipe off any excess lotion using paper towels. Coconut oil is not only very soothing, but it works as a hydrating agent and natural bleacher.

* Olive Oil and Sugar

Mix one tbsp. of olive oil with one tsp. of sugar to form a scrubbing paste. Before taking bath rub this scrubbing paste onto your dark elbows and knees for few minutes.