Dark and pigmented knees and elbows are pretty common and they are mostly a result of friction and dry skin. Also, if you have a habit of laying your elbows on the table and if you are into sports, this might be a common phenomena for you. It is really important to keep the elbows and knees well moisturized and also exfoliate them regularly. With a little care and religiously using these remedies, you can definitely lighten your dark knees and elbows to a great extent –
REMEDIES FOR DARK KNEES AND ELBOWS:
Shea Body Butter
Shea butter when combined with coconut oil helps moisturize the skin and keep it super soft. Repairs skin damage caused due to friction and dry skin patches. Simply whip together 3 tablespoons of soft shea butter and a tablespoon of coconut oil until it is fluffy and creamy. Store it in an airtight container and use it on your knees and elbows before sleeping and after a shower.
Coffee Scrub
This super creamy and moisturizing coffee scrub not only helps exfoliate dead skin cells but also moisturize skin at the same time and makes it soft and supple. All you need to do is combine equal quantities of rolled oats and ground coffee. Now, add in enough milk to make a spreadable paste and use it as a body scrub or scrub for your knees and elbows in the shower. Prepare fresh for best results.
Aloe Gel Serum
Aloe vera gel in combination with jojoba oil helps moisturize and hydrate skin. All you need to do is add a tablespoon of jojoba oil to 3 tablespoons of commercial aloe vera gel. Mix it until it emulsifies and forms a turbid serum. Transfer this to a dropper bottle and use it on your knees and elbows after a shower and before bedtime.
Fenugreek Cream
Fenugreek seeds have brightening and nourishing properties. Soak handful of fenugreek seeds in half cup of water overnight and strain it the next morning. Add 2 tablespoons of fenugreek water to 3 to 4 tablespoons of commercial aloe vera gel. Mix it until it forms a creamy consistency. Use this on your elbows and knees before bedtime and after a shower.
Turmeric Mask
Turmeric is long known for its brightening and anti- pigmentation properties. Add a tablespoon of wild turmeric powder to 2 tablespoons of rice flour. Add in enough milk to make a spreadable paste and apply it on your knees and elbows. Let it sit for 20 minutes and wash it off. Follow up with a moisturizer.
Licorice Mask
Licorice as brightening and anti-pigmentation benefits and it also gently exfoliates to reveal fresh glowing skin. Gradually helps lighten dark knees and elbows. Make a paste using licorice powder and glycerin. Mix it well and apply it on your knees and elbows and let it sit for 20 minutes or so. Rinse it off and follow up with a moisturizer.
Almond Oil Serum
Sweet almond oil has brightening and moisturizing properties and it helps nourish and lighten pigmentation on your knees and elbows. Mix together 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil and 1 tablespoon of commercial aloe vera gel. Mix it well until it emulsifies and transfer it to an easy to use pump or dropper bottle. Apply this serum on your knees and elbows in the morning and before bedtime.
Cooked Lemon
Using cooked lemon is a great way to lighten pigmentation and also to moisturize at the same time. My mom swears by this remedy and I have used it on myself for a very long time and it works. Simply cook lemon in a microwave or any pressure cooker while you cook other vegetables. Rub this on your knees and elbows and let it sit for 30 minutes before you rinse the residue off.
NOTE-
- No remedy is going to work instantly, you need to stick to wait for months to see results.
- Patch test before hand to make sure you are not allergic to any of these ingredients.
